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Elite Backpackers Services in Masaka provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, an open-air bath, and a garden. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking and a shared kitchen. The bed and breakfast features a restaurant serving African cuisine, as well as free Wifi throughout the property. A balcony with outdoor furniture and pool views is offered in select units. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities, and fresh pastries are available for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. Sightseeing tours are available close to the property. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the bed and breakfast, while cycling and pub crawls can be enjoyed nearby. The nearest airport is Entebbe International, 99 miles from Elite Backpackers Services, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Masaka
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  • I
    Ibrahim
    Uganda Uganda
    The place is close to town, but it is in a cool and quiet environment. The staff welcomed us very warmly and kept us entertained and well taken care of. I loved most the fact that we got a big discount on the room since it was our honeymoon. The...
  • Oleg
    Kenya Kenya
    very peaceful, nice location, birds nests, birds singing - something fantastic
  • Bethelhem
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is absolutely the best place to be hosted in Uganda! At number one the structure: brand new, beautiful, super well arranged: the pool is the cherry on the cake, with a dedicated professional dedicated to it and keeping it at the highest,...

Managed by (L-R) Hellen Mbabazi, Dalvin (baby), David Ssemwogerere,and others(Guests)

Company review score: 9.3Based on 133 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Elite Backpackers is a family run backpackers in Masaka Town, in southwestern Uganda. David Ssemwogerere, Hellen Mbabazi and and their adorable son, Dalvin, set out to fill a gap in the accommodation market, in Masaka Town, by providing backpacker style accomodation for the budget conscious. They are determined to provide super friendly staff in a clean and welcoming African style environment for tourists and international volunteers. At the same time, this dynamic couple are also looking to help many different local organisations and Ugandans.

Neighborhood info

We have relationships with a number of interesting communities. We can simply take you walking through the local villages seeing the homesteads and people, or you might like to see traditional activities being carried out. For example, making bark cloth, local brew, woven baskets, paper beads, making local meals or simple gardening. The opportunity is there for you to learn about all of these traditional skills and take part in these activities if you wish. We can arrange safari packages to one of the following national parks • Lake Mburu National Park renowned for Zebras and over 350 bird species. • Queen Elizabeth National Park on the shores of Lake Edwards and Gorge for a wide variety of animals such as elephant, lion, impala and baboons, while the boat cruise on the chanel will find hippos,crocodile and abundance of birdlife. • Murchison Falls National Park, Game drives through this park will spot many giraffe, elephants, lions and a variety of dear. The highlight of visiting Murchison Falls National Park is definitely the amazing water fall.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Chinese • Pizza • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Amenities of Elite Backpackers Services
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Open-air bath
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

FAQs about Elite Backpackers Services

  • Room options at Elite Backpackers Services include:

    • Bed in Dorm
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Triple

  • Guests staying at Elite Backpackers Services can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Elite Backpackers Services has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Elite Backpackers Services is 1 miles from the center of Masaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Elite Backpackers Services is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Elite Backpackers Services offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Locker rooms
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Bike tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Cooking class
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bar crawls
    • Open-air bath
    • Themed dinners

  • The prices at Elite Backpackers Services may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.