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Self Catering house

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18 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Entire home

18 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 161000 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Gym
    GymGym
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Washer
    WasherWasher

Explore the area

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Kampala, Uganda
  • Popular LocationLake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSpeke Resort and Conference Centre10 min drive
  • Popular LocationNakigalala Tea Estate14 min drive
  • AirportEntebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)36 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Self Catering house

Da Wilderness Holiday Home is a home away from home.
Come relax at this farm stay with great views and friendly staff.
The accommodation is suitable for families and large groups.
Enjoy the outdoors or just laze around. It's up to you!
A place where local nature and heritage blends.
Da Wilderness Holiday Home offers undeniable luxury with inventive accommodations presenting authentic African touch. Unwind to the relaxed calypso beat, enjoy the Lake Victoria breeze, and explore your luxurious rooms designed with your utmost comfort in mind and featuring everything from lake views and gardens. Wake up to beautiful melodies from beautiful singing birds and monkeys in the trees. it is a self cooking home and open for long stays.

We have a designed room for the disabled with accessibility made easy for them.

Da wilderness holiday home is a 9 bedrooms home with an African touch, with enormous balconies for viewing the hills of Kampala, Lake Victoria, the Serena Golf Course & the beautiful gazing stars.

Da Wilderness holiday home ( oasis in the city) is ideal for groups, children and couples.

Da wilderness holiday home has spacious living rooms, dinning, kitchen, self contained bedrooms which open up with beautiful wooden windows and doors to the balconies overlooking the fresh fruit and vegetable gardens, relaxing grass gardens, view of the beautiful surrounding hills and the lake Victoria.

Da wilderness holiday home is decorated with many plants right from the parking yard with a ramp that makes it easier for people with disabilities to access the house and their designated bedroom specifically designed for them. Besides the many green plants, We have locally done art pieces that enhance the lush tropical feel of the true Pearl of Africa.

Kitchen is fully equipped with all cooking equipment, a tea boiler and a water dispensing machine.

Our large living rooms are traditionally decorated with complimentary TVs , African crafted chairs, cushions for lounging and chatting.

The doors and windows are fitted with nets to stop dust , mosquitoes, insects from accessing your rooms if kept closed and beds fitted with mosquitoes nets for night use.

For your outdoor warmth, we have great portable charcoal fire places. Please ask for them and they will be provided for your warmth and comfort.
We also have portable fans available in case it gets too hot.

This is our personal home so kindly treat it with care and the much love that was put in to. We also have 2 mountain bikes for anyone who might want to ride up & down the hills.

The holiday home is located about 10 minutes drive from Lubowa ( outskirts of Kampala) with access to grocery store, pharmacy, pizzeria and café. Easy access to the new highways, linking to Munyonyo spa & resort, Serena golf course, lake Victoria, the airport and Kampala city.

We have traditionally designed charcoal heaters for our guests for only outdoor use incase they want to enjoy a romantic date on a cold night outside. Also note that Uganda is a blessed tropical country. We have a washing machine to take care of any laundry needs if needed & also trusted laundry outlets where guests can have their clothes dropped for Laundry.

We have eco friendly water heaters in all our 9 self contained bedrooms that provide hot water for showers.

We have a conference room not attached to the house but with in the same compound for guests who might want to have meetings with different groups that do not reside at the home and accommodations at the same venue.

A private car is available for hire. A private masseur is available for booking and comes with own massage table at a reasonable fee.
Several trusted nannies used by our family can be contacted should you need an occasional baby sitter. Several trusted local taxi drivers who know our home location are ready to accommodate your travel needs.

Guest access
Our house is located through a small interesting village type setting, which gives a true rural feel, yet being close to the capital city, Entebbe airport, Munyonyo Martyrs catholic shrine, and many other amazing things to see. Da wilderness is located in a secured estate known as Lubowa hill view alkright estate about 10 minutes drive from Quality super market Lubowa, where there are a few restaurants, supermarkets, international school of Uganda and galaxy international school.

It is also about 15 minutes drive on the new highway to Speke resort munyonyo Commonwealth, gaba landing site. About 40minutes to Entebbe international airport
Other things to note
We humbly request our guests to treat the home with care and love that was put in.
Avoid pulling things on the floor, ask for help if you need to move something to avoid spoiling the wooden floor. Outdoor games should be done outside the house. We have several portable charcoal fire places that we use on balconies and in the gardens for warmth on cold days & nights for our guests, please ask for them when you need them. Maximum respect for other users is important. Leave the home as clean as you found it. We hold parties for only our guests. Incase a guest wants to host one, they are required to contact us for the details

Property manager

Petra Najjuka

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • WiFi available (fee applies)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 18 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golf privileges
  • Boat on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 10764 sq ft (1000 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets allowed under restrictive guidelines

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Kampala

Located in Kampala, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Owino Market/Kampala and The Acacia Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Victoria and Kitubulu Forest and Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Nakigalala Tea Estate, or check out an event or a game at Mandela National Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa - 5 min drive
  • Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine - 10 min drive
  • Speke Resort and Conference Centre - 10 min drive
  • Nakigalala Tea Estate - 14 min drive
  • Makerere University - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sky Beach - Freedom City - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Republique - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coffee At Last - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Gaucho Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Miki's Pub - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Self Catering house pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Self Catering house?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Self Catering house?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Self Catering house located?

This family-friendly Kampala vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa and Lake Victoria. Nakigalala Tea Estate and Kiwamirembe Catholic Shrine are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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