WELCOME TO OM HOSTEL BUNYONYI
OM is an eco-friendly budget hostel founded in 2018, located on a beautiful peninsula, on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi.
We offer budget accommodation and adventurous experiences with our hospitality.
RESERVATION
Each room faces towards the lake..
Every guest can enjoy a huge camp fire and stargazing from our dining area.
You’ll always get the lowest rate when you book on this website.
Lake House
Queen bed (max 2 people)
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Balcony
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Shared toilet and hot shower
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Breakfast is included
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Free canoe transport
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Family, couple
Traditional Cottage
King bed (max 2 people)
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Lake View
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Shared toilet and hot shower
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Breakfast is included
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Free canoe transport
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Family, couple
Comfort Dorm Room
3 bunk bed (max 6 people)
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Lake View
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Shared toilet and hot shower
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Breakfast is included
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Free canoe transport
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group, backpacker
WHAT'S OUR SPECIALTY
Free lake transport
We offer two way free lake transport service by dugout canoe to our hostel. We can help you get anywhere you need to go 24/7.
Fresh food
We do as much as possible to support to nearby locals through purchase of their organically produced food.
Campfire
Experience traditional life style of Bakiga people. Enjoy evening campfires, local tales and stories of our region.
Are you looking for Camping site?
If you’re traveling with camping gear, we have wide open secluded spaces to set up your tent.
What people say
Average Rating
EXPLORE LAKE BUNYONYI
We organize adventurous tours (in the field since 2005), to help you plan customized tours in South Western Uganda. Most of the tours start from OM hostel.
Feel free to contact us if you want to customize your tour.
- 5Hrs Canoe Treck – $30 ~
- 1Day Canoe Treck – $70~
- Batwa/Pygmies Treck – $100~
- Home Stay – $100
- Gorilla trekking (Bwindi) – $1000~
EXPLORE LAKE BUNYONYI
We organize adventurous tours (in the field since 2005), to help you plan customized tours in South Western Uganda. Most of the tours start from OM hostel.
Feel free to contact us if you want to customize your tour.
- 5Hrs Canoe Treck – $30 ~
- 1Day Canoe Treck – $70~
- Batwa/Pygmies Treck – $100~
- Home Stay – $100
- Gorilla trekking (Bwindi) – $1000~
HOW TO GET TO OM?
① KABALE → LAKE BUNYONYI
Travel from Kabale to Lake Bunyonyi takes approximately 20–30 minutes by boda boda.
When taking a boda boda from Kabale, please tell the driver to take you to Supreme Car Park Bunyonyi.
If you need transportation from Kabale, please contact us at least 30 minutes in advance so we can arrange it for you.
② LAKE BUNYONYI → OM HOSTEL
Once you arrive at Supreme Car Park Bunyonyi, please ask the parking attendant about OM Hostel Bunyonyi. The parking attendant is on duty at all times and can contact our staff when you arrive.
Phone: +256 779 417291
A speedboat to our hostel takes approximately 10–15 minutes and usually costs 20,000–30,000 UGX.
If you prefer a slow and relaxing ride across Lake Bunyonyi, we can arrange a free dugout canoe to OM Hostel. The canoe ride takes approximately 40–50 minutes.
Click below to see how to get to OM Hostel from Kampala and Kabale town.
How to Make Payment AT OM?
You can pay either in cash or via mobile money.
Payment options: Airtel Money, WorldRemit, or Remitly
Name: Twesigye Grace
Account Number: +256 703393375
ABOUT US
Andrew
Founder of OM
Most of our staff are from the nearby village. We all have experience in the tourism business. Ask us anything about traveling in South Western Uganda.


