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Home of Friends Guesthouse

UGANDA Kapchorwa Barawa Road 1

Need to know

Getting here

Coming from Kampala: Follow the Jinja / Iganga highway. Just after Iganga, turn left to Mbale. In Mbale, follow Kumi/Soroti Road. Turn right to Kapchorwa 3km outside Mbale. Drive through Sipi. In Kapchorwa Town: turn right 100 meter after Centenary Bank. Turn third road left (see signpost). Take first road right (see signpost). We are located after 700 meter on your right hand, slightly off the main road (red roofs and brown gate). In need of a live location? Or do you want to order lunch/dinner in advance? Call/app +256(0)780548202 or +256(0)703276181.

Contact us
Address

Barawa Road 1,  Kapchorwa

Reception

Open between 8am and 8pm (later check-in possible in consultation with management). Reception is also a shop with Ugandan-made crafts, adventure sports merchandise and organic produce: coffee & honey. Profits go to our Community development programs in Kids Athletics, youth skilling and adventure / Community sports.

Food & Drink

Our restaurant is open every day between 7am and 9pm. À la carte continental menu with breakfast, lunch and dinner. We serve vegetarian dishes, sandwiches & wraps, pizzas, beef steak & beef burger, local specialties (e.g. 'runner's favorite'), organic juices, smoothies & shakes and beers, whiskeys and sodas.

Laundry

If you want to make use of our laundry service, please leave the laundry on your veranda. Washing only is 1000UGX per item. Washing + ironing is 2000UGX per item.

Getting around town

Guesthouse located at 1km. from Kapchorwa Town with ATM (Stanbic), supermarkets and local restaurants/bars. Touristic map is available in our reception.

Home of Friends Guesthouse's team
Our team

Exploring and learning are in our DNA, just like sports and moving into nature! We’d love to show you the unspoiled beauty of Mount Elgon, cook delicious & healthy meals and share stories around the campfire. Other passions we’re excited to share: Fun games (board or outdoor), organic farming, making pizza, juices & cocktails, hiking & running and Ugandan dance moves:) We can’t wait to create an unforgettable experience with you!

Meet the Team

Elizabeth Namanda from Home of Friends Guesthouse

Elizabeth Namanda

Operations manager

Operations manager, massage therapist and enthusiastic traveler!

George Runge from Home of Friends Guesthouse

George Runge

Director

Director Home of Friends and passionate traveler!

Daan Oxener from Home of Friends Guesthouse

Daan Oxener

General manager

Passionate about lifting young people and teams to greater heights! Initiator From Coach to Coach and Run Kapchorwa. Coach in sports and business, both in the Community and for professionals from abroad!

Activities

What to do while you're here

Explore remote trails with our native guides on foot or bike. Discover hidden waterfalls or join a Community cooking experience with the Kapchorwa Mamas. Learn about the indigenous cultures, visit a cave museum, or enjoy a guided walk through Uganda’s Land of Champions. For the active, join a morning run with aspiring champions. Prefer to unwind? Sip organic juice with a view, enjoy a local massage or read a book in our lush garden. Into culture, nature, movement or stillness? There’s always something meaningful to do here, at your own pace.

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