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Uganda's Oldest Hotel · Est. 1923 · A National Heritage Site

Sleep in History.
Wake Up to Murchison.

A National Heritage Hotel of tropical gardens, storied rooms and warm Bunyoro hospitality — 21 km from Murchison Falls National Park.

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What our customers are saying about us.

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"One of the oldest hotels in Uganda, with clean rooms and great value. A perfect stopover to Murchison Falls."

Miiro David
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"Great location near Murchison Falls, really good food, and comfortable rooms. We'd stay again."

Caleb Turner
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"Excellent rooms, king-size bed."

Stephen Balser
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"Beautiful historical hotel with very good food and staff who are extremely helpful and friendly."

Bettina S.
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"Spacious, comfortable rooms and good food. Highly recommend this hotel for your stay in Masindi!"

Lesya V.
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"Very friendly and professional service - Opio and Fortunate made our stay truly memorable."

Ian W.
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1923
Established
6.5 Acres
Of Gardens
21 km
To Murchison Falls
100% Solar
Powered Since 2024
Masindi Hotel, circa 1930
Masindi Hotel, c. 1930
A Century of Stories

Where Uganda's Safari History Began

Built in 1923 by East African Railways & Harbours, Masindi Hotel welcomed the travellers, explorers and dreamers of the great safari age on their way to Murchison Falls, Congo and Sudan.

Ernest Hemingway recovered here after his 1954 plane crashes. Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn passed through in the days of The African Queen. A century on, the verandas, gardens and stories remain.

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The Gateway

Your Base for Murchison Falls

Just 21 km from Kichumbanyobo Gate. Game drives, boat safaris, chimp tracking in Budongo and birding on the Royal Mile — with early breakfasts and packed lunches arranged for dawn departures.

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"An oasis of calm and history. You can feel a hundred years of safari stories in the gardens — and the staff make you part of the family."
— GUEST REVIEW

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Personal service, flexible plans, and the warmest welcome in Masindi.

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