Da Wilderness Holiday Home offers a serene retreat with great views of Lake Victoria and the hills of Kampala. Unwind in spacious living rooms, enjoy self-contained bedrooms with lake views, gardens, and balconies perfect for stargazing. This 9-bedroom home features a fully equipped kitchen, charcoal fire places for outdoor warmth, portable fans for comfort during hot days and mosquito nets to ensure peaceful nights.
Entire home
18 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 161000 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Gym
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
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 amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Massage
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)
Parking and transport
Limo/town car service
Car available
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
18 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
9 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Next to a golf course
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycles
Boat
Golf
Gym
Kayak
Optional golf privileges
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
- events are allowed on condition that the terms and conditions are followed
- Guests who prefer self cooking will clean up or there is a trusted nanny to help at a. fee
- Smoking is allowed outside the house at particular designated areas for smokers.
Pets
Pets are allowed
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets allowed under restrictive guidelines
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 area
Located in Kampala, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Owino Market 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 Kabaka's Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Nakigalala Tea Estate, or check out an event or a game at Mandela National Stadium. Rafting and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our Kampala travel guide
This family-friendly Kampala holiday 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 miles (10 km).
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