About Villa Katwe
We first visited the Villa, in the village of Katwe, in 2013 and were enchanted by the compound’s large, comfortable home, detached apartments, and lovely garden; all perfectly situated on a hillside overlooking the town of Masaka in Central Uganda. Already planning to open our own bed and breakfast, we quickly realized that the Villa was the perfect solution; it provided the comforts of home in a quiet country setting and yet is only a 10-minute walk into downtown Masaka. It is convenient for travelers to reach as it is just off the main highway between Entebbe/Kampala and the national wildlife parks in the western region. |
By July 2013, we completed the necessary modifications to transform the compound into Villa Katwe, a bed and breakfast serving travelers and long term guests. Our goal has been to make Villa Katwe a guesthouse that feels like “coming home” in Uganda.
The main house, the Villa, includes three spacious bedrooms that can be customized to provide single, double, or bunk beds. The shared bathroom includes a hot water shower/tub and a place to store personal toiletries. There is a large dining room that has a generous-sized table for communal meals and for accessing the electrical outlets needed for laptops and notebooks.
The living room, available to all guests, is ideal for visiting or quiet time on the couches and chairs. And, what makes the Villa all the more inviting is a spacious kitchen where staff prepare meals and that guests can use for self-catering.
The two apartments are within the secured compound grounds. Each unit has two large bedrooms that can accommodate singles, doubles, and families; a full bathroom with hot water, a cozy living/dining room, and a small but complete kitchen that has a stove, refrigerator, sink, and sufficient supplies to prepare and serve private meals. The apartments are a special favorite of our long term guests who return year after year on business or for volunteer or academic work.
Villa Katwe also provides garden space for tent and car camping. We can provide guests with their own 2-person tent, sleeping pad, and linens if requested.
Come visit Villa Katwe – the peaceful atmosphere and fresh air will make you feel like you are Coming Home in Uganda.
The main house, the Villa, includes three spacious bedrooms that can be customized to provide single, double, or bunk beds. The shared bathroom includes a hot water shower/tub and a place to store personal toiletries. There is a large dining room that has a generous-sized table for communal meals and for accessing the electrical outlets needed for laptops and notebooks.
The living room, available to all guests, is ideal for visiting or quiet time on the couches and chairs. And, what makes the Villa all the more inviting is a spacious kitchen where staff prepare meals and that guests can use for self-catering.
The two apartments are within the secured compound grounds. Each unit has two large bedrooms that can accommodate singles, doubles, and families; a full bathroom with hot water, a cozy living/dining room, and a small but complete kitchen that has a stove, refrigerator, sink, and sufficient supplies to prepare and serve private meals. The apartments are a special favorite of our long term guests who return year after year on business or for volunteer or academic work.
Villa Katwe also provides garden space for tent and car camping. We can provide guests with their own 2-person tent, sleeping pad, and linens if requested.
Come visit Villa Katwe – the peaceful atmosphere and fresh air will make you feel like you are Coming Home in Uganda.