Carpe Diem  

Perched on a hill above Lake Victoria in Entebbe, this intimate guest house sits within walking distance of the city center, the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre and the famous Botanical Gardens. A complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle links you to Entebbe Airport.

A small boutique guest house with a handful of bright, individually decorated rooms and ensuite bathrooms. Rooms convert to single, twin or double and include desks, bottled water and hairdryers; some rooms offer bathrobes. Landscaped gardens and a terrace provide panoramic lake-view spots for sunset downtime.

Complimentary full breakfast daily plus a coffee shop with panoramic lake views, an on-site restaurant, bar/lounge and snack deli. Bike rentals, a massage room, library, picnic area, communal living room, gift shop, parking, laundry and dry-cleaning are all on site. 24-hour front desk and free airport transfers keep things easy.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout rooms and gardens and in-room desks for work. Staff can arrange transfers and local information, with English and French spoken.

A full English breakfast is served daily (7:30–10:00) with excellent Ugandan coffee. The Carpe Diem Coffee Shop serves smoothies, juices and light meals with panoramic lake and town views, while the restaurant and bar offer relaxed evening drinks—perfect for watching the sun set over the water.