UGANDA
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
- Email Home of Friends Guesthouse
- +256(0)780548202
- +256(0)703276181
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.
Exploring and learning is in our DNA. Same as sports and adventure! We'd love you show you the incredible, unspoiled nature of Mount Elgon. To prepare the most delicious food for you. And to share stories around the campfire. Other passions and skills to share: * Fun games (board or in the field) * Organic farming * Making pizza, juices and cocktails * Running * Mountain biking May we create an unforgettable experience for you?
Meet the Team
Elizabeth Namanda
Operations manager
Operations manager, massage therapist and enthusiastic traveler!
George Runge
Director
Director Home of Friends and passionate traveler!
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
We organise a variety of guided hikes and cultural experiences. From short nature walks to more-day hikes. Always off-the-beaten track. Our cultural experiences include traditional cooking, dance and storytelling. We also offer relaxation massage and mountain bikes for hire. For running enthusiasts, our partner organisation Run Kapchorwa organises 1-O-1 guided runs, group runs and altitude training camps.
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