Title: Maasai Backpackers Home (Hostel) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6206494&destination=Fort+Portal%2C+Western+Region%2C+Uganda&selected=41902227&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Maasai Backpackers Home Unwind in the garden or take advantage of outdoor pool access nearby. Enjoy convenient amenities like luggage storage. ## Photo gallery for Maasai Backpackers Home ![Property grounds - Maasai Backpackers Home (Fort Portal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41902300/41902227/d1b537d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Maasai Backpackers Home (Fort Portal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41902300/41902227/8e7a5214.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Spelunking/cave exploring - Maasai Backpackers Home (Fort Portal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41902300/41902227/e672e5a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Maasai Backpackers Home (Fort Portal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41902300/41902227/8d502269.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - Maasai Backpackers Home (Fort Portal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41902300/41902227/d26f8828.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in the suburbs, Maasai Backpackers Home offers a warm welcome with a daily manager's reception, garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Connect to free WiFi, enjoy outdoor pool access nearby or grab a bite at the restaurant and snack bar/deli. With luggage storage and 24-hour front desk service available for added convenience. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Laundry ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=41902227&PinnedHotelID=41902227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=41902227&PinnedHotelID=41902227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=41902227&PinnedHotelID=41902227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=41902227&PinnedHotelID=41902227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=41902227&PinnedHotelID=41902227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=41902227&PinnedHotelID=41902227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=41902227&PinnedHotelID=41902227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=41902227&PinnedHotelID=41902227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom ![Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41902300/41902227/0f7f5aa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room ![Standard Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41902300/41902227/6aafb1a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Quadruple Room - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Standard Triple Room ![Standard Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41902300/41902227/85dd7d02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Triple Room - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 3 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room ![Standard Double or Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41902300/41902227/fbb9733e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double or Twin Room - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Fort Portal travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Portal.dx6206494) [View more Hostels in Fort Portal](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Portal-Hostels.d6206494-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C0.65297%2C30.27454&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xQCVtvg9ERvIT3S-FgnPqGzwSkU=) Plot 1, Fort Portal ### What's nearby - ![Kibale National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206494/9fa791e1-c341-4e7b-b87b-9fedd56a5a84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kibale National Park 16 min drive \- 18.0 km - 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 - Lake Nyabikere 25 min drive \- 26.0 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 Hostel in the suburbs At Maasai Backpackers Home, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a restaurant and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Outdoor pool access nearby - Free self parking - Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance Room features All guestrooms at Maasai Backpackers Home include amenities such as free WiFi. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and toilet paper - Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and ovens ## Similar properties ![Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112050000/112041400/112041352/9f0340c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ruwenzori View Guest House Fort Portal - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi CA $60 CA $72 total includes taxes & fees Apr 6 - Apr 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=112041352&PinnedHotelID=112041352&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101330000/101328900/101328845/5e016ba0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peak Hotel Bushenyi - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=101328845&PinnedHotelID=101328845&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27010000/27007300/27007263/80ab949b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enganzi Game Lodge Kichwamba - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Free secured, uncovered self parking on site ### 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 - Elevator - Hand-held showerhead - 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 - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### 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 stay free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Bed sheets fee: USD 1 per person, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children - Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way) - Housekeeping is available for an additional fee - A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee - Gas fee: USD 0.5 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 ### We should mention The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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 ### Does Maasai Backpackers Home have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Maasai Backpackers Home? ### Is Maasai Backpackers Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Maasai Backpackers Home? ### What time is check-out at Maasai Backpackers Home? ### Does Maasai Backpackers Home provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Maasai Backpackers Home located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Maasai Backpackers Home Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Pascal Dec 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Tout est parfait sauf les indications pour ci rentre. ##### Pascal Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [The Hive Entebbe Guesthouse](https://www.expedia.ca/Entebbe-Hotels-The-Hive-Entebbe-Guesthouse.h42534468.Hotel-Information) > - [Global Village Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Pakwach-Hotels-Global-Village-Hotel.h42134500.Hotel-Information) > - [Roots Retreat and Camping Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Entebbe-Hotels-Roots-Retreat-And-Camping-Resort.h17151283.Hotel-Information) > - [Angel Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kampala-Hotels-Angel-Motel.h32712818.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotel Eliana Kampala](https://www.expedia.ca/Kampala-Hotels-Hotel-Eliana.h42274690.Hotel-Information) > - [ngirisi hill silverback lodge-bwindi](https://www.expedia.ca/Ngirisi-Hill-Silverback-Lodge-Bwindi.h111313457.Hotel-Information) > - [Katurum Lodge Kidepo ](https://www.expedia.ca/Katurum-Lodge-Kidepo.h102072434.Hotel-Information) > - [Lira Tasha Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Lira-Hotels-Lira-Tasha-Hotel.h37954320.Hotel-Information) > - [Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Entebbe-Hotels-Imperial-Botanical-Beach-Hotel.h4235927.Hotel-Information) > - [Bunyonyi Inn Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kampala-Hotels-Bunyonyi-Inn-Hotel.h33756835.Hotel-Information) > - [Igar Plaza Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Jinja-Hotels-Igar-Plaza-Hotel.h21622221.Hotel-Information) > - [Miika Eco Resort Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Hoima-Hotels-Miika-Eco-Resort-Hotel.h18981254.Hotel-Information) > - [Blue Pearl Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Kampala-Hotels-Blue-Pearl-Apartments.h44270137.Hotel-Information) > - [Kabalega Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Masindi-Hotels-Kabalega-Resort.h21110528.Hotel-Information) > - [SamWeb Bed and Breakfast](https://www.expedia.ca/Kampala-Hotels-SamWeb-Motel.h46123789.Hotel-Information) > - [Lake George View Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Kasese-Hotels-Lake-George-View-Resort.h106254168.Hotel-Information) > - [Slumberland Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Arua-Hotels-Slumberland-Hotel.h42137833.Hotel-Information) > - [Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Nkuringo-Hotels-Nkuringo-Bwindi-Gorilla-Lodge.h10074835.Hotel-Information) > - [Tilenga Safari Lodge ](https://www.expedia.ca/Pakwach-Hotels-Tilenga-Safari-Lodge.h100650884.Hotel-Information) > - [Yellow Haven Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Kampala-Hotels-Yellow-Haven-Lodge.h15174923.Hotel-Information) > - [Remmings Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kampala-Hotels-Remmings-Hotel.h23198009.Hotel-Information) > - [Forest Park Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Buloba-Hotels-Forest-Park-Resort.h34967294.Hotel-Information) > - [Dubai Resort Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Adjumani-Hotels-Dubai-Resort-Hotel.h42242839.Hotel-Information) > - [Thames Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Entebbe-Hotels-Thames-Hotel.h7222060.Hotel-Information) > - [GAF Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Nebbi-Hotels-GAF-Apartments.h42134106.Hotel-Information) > - [Golden monkey guest house ](https://www.expedia.ca/Kisoro-Hotels-Golden-Monkey-Guest-House.h91339242.Hotel-Information) > - [Rosama Guest House](https://www.expedia.ca/Kampala-Hotels-Rosama-Guest-House.h23198318.Hotel-Information) > - [Green Garden Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Mbale-Hotels-Green-Garden-Hotel.h38517812.Hotel-Information) > - [Bunyonyi Overland Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Kabale-Hotels-Bunyonyi-Overland-Resort.h31783884.Hotel-Information)