Offering a garden and lake view, Home of Friends is located in Kapchorwa, 22 km from Sipi Falls and 39 km from Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge. The family-friendly restaurant serves African and Belgian dishes, as well as Dutch and French cuisine. The units at the guest house feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. The guest house provides certain units that include a terrace and mountain view, and every unit includes a private bathroom and a desk. At the guest house, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes are available daily at Home of Friends. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the accommodation offers a selection of packed lunches. Guests can stay active with the fitness classes held on site. For guests with children, Home of Friends features outdoor play equipment. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the guest house. The nearest airport is Kitale, 130 km from Home of Friends, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
6.5
High score for Kapchorwa
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  • L
    Leon
    Germany Germany
    The Staff at home of friends was always happy to help, strikingly polite and very patient with us. Beautiful and well kept Garden with a great view of the Valley. Very reasonable price.
  • Johanna
    Germany Germany
    The compound is well taken care of and there are small sitting arrangements infront of the rooms. They have solar as well as water heaters for warm water. The rooms are spacious
  • Kulany
    Rwanda Rwanda
    The rooms were clean and comfortable, breakfast options were great and staff were friendly and helpful.

Managed by Home of Friends Guesthouse

Company review score: 9.5Based on 70 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Dear traveler, We are a Ugandan-Dutch couple managing Home of Friends since the start in 2017. With our Guesthouse we live our passion for hospitality, quality food, Community development and the beautiful nature and culture of Kapchorwa. Our aim is to give you an unforgettable experience that boosts your energy! Our place is located on a spacious, safe and green compound. Starting and ending from our gate, we organize day hikes & nature walks to the stunning waterfalls, great viewpoints and lush villages that are surrounding us. Feel free to contact us in case you have questions. Warm regards, Eliza & Daan

Property information

Spacious and green compound with spectacular views. Tasty & healthy home-style food (continental and local). Plenty of leisure opportunities on- and around our site such as hiking, massage and evening campfire. Strong link with the surrounding Communities through our social projects and cultural tours. We are located in the cradle of Uganda's running talent: Kapchorwa (Olympic and world champions are our neighbors!)

Neighbourhood information

Unspoiled nature and local villages within 1km. Waterfalls, caves and beautiful viewpoints within 2km. Homes of running champions Cheptegei and Kiprotich within 4km. High Altitude Training Center at 10km. Sipi waterfalls at 15km.

Languages spoken

English,Dutch

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Eliza Specials
    • Cuisine
      African • Belgian • Dutch • French
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Facilities of Home of Friends
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Aerobics
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Children's playground
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Massage chair
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Dutch

House rules

Home of Friends takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 06:30 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Home of Friends

  • Guests staying at Home of Friends can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Home of Friends may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Home of Friends is 0.9 miles from the centre of Kapchorwa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Home of Friends is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Home of Friends include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Twin

  • Home of Friends has 1 restaurant:

    • Eliza Specials

  • Home of Friends offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Fitness
    • Walking tours
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Fitness classes
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Massage chair
    • Aerobics
    • Cooking class