The Boma Hotel Entebbe is a 3-star boutique hotel and safari transit oasis located in a quiet, leafy residential suburb of Entebbe, Uganda.
Housed in a converted 1940s colonial homestead, the property is the country’s premier stopover for international travelers arriving before a safari or departing after gorilla trekking.
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The Boma Hotel Entebbe is highly accessible by road and is located at Plot 20A Gowers Road in a quiet, leafy residential suburb of Entebbe.
Because it is situated just 5.5 kilometers from the runway, driving to or from the property is straightforward whether you are coming from the airport or from the capital city of Kampala.
Road Access from Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
Distance & Time: 5.5 km (approx. a 5 to 10-minute drive.
Perk: Direct overnight bookings include a complimentary airport shuttle transfer, meaning you do not have to drive yourself or hire a taxi.
Road Access from Kampala (The Capital).
Distance & Time: 38 km (approx. a 35 to 45-minute drive via the express highway).
The Route: The fastest path is taking the Kampala–Entebbe Expressway (toll road) directly southward. As you enter Entebbe, exit the highway onto the main Entebbe–Kampala Road. Keep driving past the central business areas and take a sharp left turn right at the Victoria Medical Centre to transition straight onto Gowers Road.
A domestic light aircraft bush flight from Uganda’s safari parks back to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) takes between 1 hour and 1 hour and 50 minutes, depending on your specific airstrip. From the airport terminal, the final ground transfer adds just 5 to 10 minutes to pull up to the gates of The Boma Hotel Entebbe.
If you are flying via regional safari charter operators like AeroLink Uganda or Bar Aviation, the direct flight durations average as follows:
From Kihihi Airstrip (Bwindi Gorilla Trekking – North): 1 hour and 45 minutes.
From Kisoro Airstrip (Bwindi Gorilla Trekking – South): 1 hour and 50 minutes.
From Kasese / Mweya Airstrip (Queen Elizabeth National Park): 1 hour and 15 minutes.
From Pakuba / Chobe Airstrip (Murchison Falls National Park): 1 hour and 10 minutes.
From Kidepo Airstrip (Kidepo Valley National Park): 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Single Rooms: Tailored for solo travelers or corporate stopovers. Includes a comfortable Queen-size bed.
Double Rooms: Perfect for couples, featuring a romantic King-size four-poster bed.
Twin Rooms: Designed for friends or safari groups, equipped with two separate single beds.
Triple Rooms: Ideal for smaller groups or families, accommodating three adults comfortably.
Family Configurations: Massive, connected layouts can be arranged, and baby cots are provided entirely free of charge upon request.
Standard In-Room Amenities.
Four-poster beds wrapped in custom-fitted mosquito nets.
Private verandas or balconies opening directly onto the property’s lush tropical bird gardens.
En-suite bathrooms utilizing eco-friendly, solar-heated hot water showers.
In-room security safes, satellite television, international power adapters, and a daily housekeeping service.
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While staying at The Boma Hotel Entebbe, you might be wondering what activities you can engage in. Below we have listed some of the top safari accommodations you can book and do while staying at The Boma Hotel Entebbe.
Bird Watching in the Gardens: The hotel’s sprawling, mature tropical gardens are a haven for indigenous wildlife. Guests can relax with binoculars to spot exotic birds like African Grey Parrots, Great Blue Turacos, and Sunbirds, alongside resident vervet monkeys.
Swimming & Sunbathing: Unwind in the secluded outdoor swimming pool, which is tucked away in the gardens and surrounded by comfortable deck loungers.
Wellness & Fitness: Maintain your routine at the on-site fitness gym or book a relaxing massage or sauna session to recover from long-haul flights.
Gourmet Al Fresco Dining: Enjoy homemade European, regional, and Creole-fusion dishes at the restaurant, or sip a cocktail at the cozy bar lounge overlooking the pool.
Craft Shopping: Browse the hotel’s small on-site gift shop for authentic Ugandan crafts, fabrics, and souvenirs without having to navigate busy town markets.
Nearby Excursions (Within 5–10 Minutes).
The hotel concierge can easily arrange quick excursions just outside the property gates:
Entebbe Botanical Gardens: Take a guided walking tour through these historic 1898 lakeside gardens, famous for lush rainforest canopies, diverse birdlife, and black-and-white colobus monkeys.
Behind-the-Scenes at UWEC (The Zoo): Visit the nearby Uganda Wildlife Education Centre to see rescued rhinos, lions, and chimpanzees, or book their “Keeper for a Day” experiential tour.
Shoebill Stork Trekking: Arrange a morning boat trip across Lake Victoria to the nearby Mabamba Swamp to track the prehistoric-looking Shoebill Stork in a traditional canoe.
Sunset Lake Victoria Cruises: Book a relaxing late-afternoon boat cruise on the lake to enjoy drinks and snacks as the sun sets over the water.
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