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Maasai Backpackers Home

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A covered patio area with a tiled floor and a view of a well-maintained garden with hedges, a palm tree, and a brick wall in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a gas stove, and a sink.
A covered outdoor area with a view of a well-maintained lawn and brick walls.
The entrance to a building with a sign reading "TOORO KINGDOM".
A bedroom with two wooden beds, a bedside table, and a canopy bed with a white bedspread.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Plot 1, Fort Portal
  • Place, Lugard Monument
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, New Tooro Kingdom Palace
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Portal Golf Course
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a mosquito net.

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two single beds with wooden frames, white bedding, and a mosquito net above the left bed.

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a mirror, a door, and a wall-mounted mosquito net.

Standard Triple Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A small room with a single bed, a wooden chair, and a green wall.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Fort Portal

Maasai Backpackers Home places you next to Lugard Monument and within a 15-minute walk of New Tooro Kingdom Palace. This hostel has 4 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Lugard Monument - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • New Tooro Kingdom Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fort Portal Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kibale National Park - 15 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Lake Nyabikere - 25 min drive - 16.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The MESH - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Little rock cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gardens Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dehli Garden - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tetas - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Maasai Backpackers Home

Guests of Maasai Backpackers Home enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 150 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and access to locker space. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Portable hoist available
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

More

  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Important information

Fees

  • Bed sheets fee: USD 1 per person, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Gas fee: USD 0.5 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Maasai Backpackers Fort Portal
Maasai Backpackers Home Fort Portal
Maasai Backpackers Home Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Maasai Backpackers Home?

Maasai Backpackers Home provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Maasai Backpackers Home?

As of Sep 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maasai Backpackers Home on Sep 11, 2026 start from $87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of Maasai Backpackers Home?

This hostel is located in Fort Portal, just steps from Lugard Monument. You'll also find New Tooro Kingdom Palace and Fort Portal Golf Course less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Maasai Backpackers Home?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does Maasai Backpackers Home include a casino on the premises?

No, Maasai Backpackers Home doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Maasai Backpackers Home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Maasai Backpackers Home a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a free manager's reception plus some rooms include in-room massages.

Are there hot tubs at Maasai Backpackers Home?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Maasai Backpackers Home feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Maasai Backpackers Home serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Maasai Backpackers Home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Maasai Backpackers Home.

Are there connecting rooms at Maasai Backpackers Home?

Yes, this hostel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies at Maasai Backpackers Home?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Maasai Backpackers Home.

Maasai Backpackers Home Reviews

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8.0

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Verified review

8/10 Good

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025