Masaka town hotels and Masaka town in general tends to be another of those Ugandan towns that people pass through en-route to somewhere else more interesting. In the case of Masaka visitors are either traveling west to Kabale/Kisoro or northwest to Kasese, en-route to Bukoba Tanzania or closer to home to Lake Nabagabo or the Ssese Islands via Bukakata.
List of Hotel Accommodation in Masaka Town :
Tropical Inn Hotel:
Tel. (0)481 432687, (0)481 420143, (0)382 275667, email: tropicinn@tropicinnhotel.com. This former Uganda Government hotel has seen extensive renovation during 2007 due for completion before the end of the year. The hotel boasts some lavishly furnished large rooms including a huge Presidential Suite. This is the only hotel in Masaka with a swimming pool set in large landscaped gardens.
Twin Bedroom Single occupanc
Brovad Hotel:
Tel. +256 (0)481 421455/420252, Fax (0)481 420997,email: hotelbrovad@utlonline.co.ug. Close to The Laston Hotel off the main road into Masaka from Nyendo stage. Masaka's upmarket venue and well signposted. Restaurant and bar 100 spacious rooms.All rooms self contained, rate includes breakfast.
Maria Flo Hotel:
Tel. Mobile +256 (0)752 800329, email: mariaflo_hotel@yahoo.com. Newley opened July 2006. Located directly opposite the Lanston Palm. 25 fresh clean large rooms, all self-contained. Dining area and TV lounge with DSTV. On site conferencing facilities and a large secure parking area.
Hotel Zebra:
Tel. +256 (0)481 420936, Mobile (0)782 863725, (0)772 425658, email: hotelzebra2005@yahoo.com. The hotel is located on Baine Terrace Road which is off the road that leads up past the post office in the centre of town. 50 rooms all self-contained, with TV.
The bar and restaurant are separete, there is a coffee terrace on the front of the hotel with views over the surrounding countryside. Deluxe executive Ushs80,000-.
Rate includes breakfast.
Lanston Palm Hotel:
Tel. Mobile +256 (0)752 646045. Located on Mutuba Avenue 500m from the bus park and well sign posted off the main road. Hot water, clean and friendly.
Masaka Tourist Cottage & Campsite:
Tel. 0752 619389, Fax 0481 420514,email: masakabackpackers@yahoo.com. Located 4 kms from town on the Bukoba Rd. This is a recommended stop over for travelers traveling to or from the Mutukulu border post. Mini bus taxi's depart from the Taxi Park in Masaka town proceeding to Kyotera.
Get out at signpost on left side and walk 400m up the track on the opposite side of the road. Set overlooking banana plantations and wetlands. Secure, bar and restaurant, cooking facilities, showers and clean toilets.
Amienities in and around Masaka Town in Uganda
There are now several Internet facilities in Masaka town that include:Masaka Internet Services, opposite the Taxi Park - a favourite for travellers, Multipoint Communications and Computer Images located on Laston building in the town centre.
Naba Jjuzi Wetland:
This eco-tourism site supported by Nature Uganda is located on the junction of the Masaka-Mbarara Road 2 kms west of Masaka town. Ir is widely regarded as a prime spot to view both the very rare Shoebill stork and the elusive Sitatunga antelope. A large covered platform stands high above the papyrus swamp providing excellent vantage.
A spotting scope is available for visitors to utilize to view the birds or antelope should they be visible. The resident guide has recorded shoebill sightings of up to 3 birds on this territory at the same time. There is an entrance fee of Ushs2000- for foreign visitors and Ushs1000- for Ugandan visitors.
Lake Nabugabo:
At the popular Lake Nabugabo 16 kms from Masaka there are several places to spend a couple of days relaxing. Matatus and pick up trucks leave from Nyondo about 2 kms from Masaka town in the direction of Kampala.
You can get here by bodaboda or minibus taxi. This is the main Bukakata Rd and vehicles depart when full. You will still need to walk about 4 kms from the signpost where the transport drops you. Traffic is scarce and walking will almost certainly be quicker.
Nabugabo Holiday and Conference Centre:
Tel. +256(0)481 432407, (0)772 433332, email: info@nabugabo.com. The establishment is very well sign posted off the Kampala - Masaka road. The prefered route is indicated some 10 km from Masaka with 14km on marrum track to the centre.
Recently renovated self-contained cottages now under the management of Namirembe Guesthouse of Kampala. There is a large campground and restaurant serving original 'African Cuisine'. The closeness of Lake Nabugabo to Kampala makes it popular at weekends with visitors.
Activities include boat trips, bird watching, nature walks and nature walks.
Sand Beach Nabugabo:
Tel. 0772 416047, located 1 km from Nabugabo Holiday and Conference Centre.
Mpanga Forest Reserve:
Closer to Kampala (39 kms) than to Masaka located near Mpigi is the Mpanga Forest Reserve. Read document on Mpanga Forest for detailed information.
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