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Maasai Backpackers Home

1.0 star property

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Property grounds
Potholing/cave exploring
Front of property
Garden
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar

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

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Fort Portal

Maasai Backpackers Home places you steps from Lugard Monument and within a 15-minute stroll of New Tooro Kingdom Palace. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Added amenities include a free manager's reception, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Fort Portal hostel include Fort Portal Golf Course and Kibale National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Lugard Monument - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • New Tooro Kingdom Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fort Portal Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kibale National Park - 16 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Kibale National Park Visitor Information Center - 51 min drive - 41.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The MESH - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Little rock cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Africana Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Friends Pork Village - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Azivia - ‬1 min drive

About this property

Maasai Backpackers Home

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Maasai Backpackers Home. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Fort Portal hostel.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Dining venue
Maasai Backpackers Home offers 4 accommodations. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

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

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the 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

What is the cancellation policy at Maasai Backpackers Home?

Maasai Backpackers Home offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 16 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maasai Backpackers Home on 17 Mar 2026 start from NZ$159, 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.

Is parking available at Maasai Backpackers Home?

Yep, Maasai Backpackers Home has a free self car park.

Does Maasai Backpackers Home serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Maasai Backpackers Home?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Maasai Backpackers Home?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Maasai Backpackers Home's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Maasai Backpackers Home?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Maasai Backpackers Home?

There isn't one on site, but Fort Portal Golf Course is a short 18-minute walk away.

Maasai Backpackers Home Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pascal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout est parfait sauf les indications pour ci rentre.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025