Masindi
Hotel was built in 1923 by The East Africa Railways and Harbours
Company. Masindi was the gateway to the 'hinterland of Africa',
where goods and produce from the Northern Congo and Southern Sudan
found their way to European markets. Cargo was shipped across
Lake Albert, trucked from Butiaba up to Masindi Customs Sheds.
From Masindi, goods were trucked on to Masindi Port on Lake Kyoga
where it was shipped down to Soroti and then by railway to Mombassa.
Masindi Hotel was bought by the Government
after independence, and remained a part of the Uganda Hotel chain
for nearly 30 years. In the year 2000, The Masindi Hotel was privatised,
and has undergone major renovations in the newer (1960's) sections,
and restorations are underway in the original Colonial style part
of the Hotel.
Restaurant & Bar
Our Restaurant offers both international and local dishes.
Places to visit and things to see
in and around Masindi (Excursions):
-Murchison Falls National Park
- Budongo Forest
- Kaniyo Pabidi Chimp Tracking
- Busingiro Chimp Tracking
- Birding at the Royal Mile
- Western Rift Valley
- The Escarpment
- Lake Albert
- Kibiro Hot Springs
- Butiaba Port
Accommodation rates 2004 inc Bed
& Breakfast
| Single |
Ushs 55,000- |
| Double |
Ushs 70,000- |
| Triple |
Ushs 85,000- |
| Budget Rooms |
| Single |
Ushs 40,000- |
| Double |
Ushs 55,000- |
| V.I.P Room |
|
Ushs 140,000- |
| Children under 2 years
- free. 2-12 years 50% |
| Driver Rooms including
breakfast |
|
Ushs 15,000- |
| Camping without
breakfast |
| Per Person |
Ushs 5,000- |