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Providing a garden, Nyero Guesthouses offers accommodation in Kumi. This guest house provides free private parking and room service. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house. The accommodation is non-smoking. À la carte and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fruits are available daily at the guest house. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which serves African cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. The guest house also offers outdoor fireplace and a picnic area for a day out in the open.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    James and his son were incredibly welcoming, and spent a lot of time with us. We learnt about the alternative school they run on the property and their great plans for the future. It is a short walk to the rock paintings, and in a peaceful and...
  • Gudrun
    Uganda Uganda
    We loved the location, far away from any road, very quiet and calm, and right at the rocks of the wonderful Nyero rock paintings. The founder of the training center who runs the guesthouses has been super friendly and very accommodating because I...
  • Schulze
    Germany Germany
    The family, who runs the business is very friendly, helpful and attentive. They really bother about their guests well being. For example, we took a bus from Kampala to Kumi and because of the traffic we only arrived at 2am. Luckily they still...
  • Cecilia
    Italy Italy
    It was fantastic! The family that runs it is very very nice and sweet, they are there for any need. Nice big room, comfortable bed with net. Dinner and breakfast both have been super good! Close to the nyero rock painting. Highly recommended!
  • Tarik
    Germany Germany
    Die Familie vom Gastgeber war super nett, hat uns die Umgebung gezeigt, zu den Paintings geführt und uns Besteck ausleihen lassen. Die Lage ist super schön und an den Häusern fehlt auch nichts.

Hosted by James and Elizabeth Ikara

10
10
Host review score
Host review score
James and Elizabeth Ikara
Just a short walk from the 7,000 year old Nyero rock paintings, these beautiful traditional style rural Ugandan round houses were constructed in 2023/4. Each building includes a basin, shower and Western style toilet. The thatched roof ensures a cool temperature inside. The properties include a double bed and can include a further double bed or sofa bed if required. We don't have a formal restaurant as such but provide a cooked breakfast and can provide lunch or dinner or arrange a group meal around a bonfire. The properties were constructed to help generate funds to support the Nyero Alternative Technology Training Centre. This was done in partnership with a UK charity, Transformational Enterprise Network, (TEN community). Feel free to contact this charity if you want more information. Several charity members road tested the guest houses before they formally opened and loved the experience!
We love welcoming guests! We can arrange transport to the guest houses if required and take you to the 7,000 year old rock paintings a short walk away. We can also take you on a hike over the rocks and through local villages, and / or arrange other trips (Lakes, birdwatching, etc.).
The big attraction is a walk around the rock paintings, up to 7,000 years old. But the whole area is beautiful, with paths and gentle climbs over the smooth rocks. Kids of all ages will enjoy scrambling around the rocks and village life in the area continues largely unchanged. On site, as well as goats and chicken, there are often monkeys, and many different birds to identify. There are several fruit trees and fresh vegetables are grown on site.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Flexible lunch and dinner arrangements
    • Cuisine
      African • American • British • Grill/BBQ • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Nyero Guesthouses
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Wake-up service
    • Room service

    General

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Mosquito net
    • Family rooms

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Nyero Guesthouses takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 20:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 12:00
    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 option.
    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
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

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

    Please inform Nyero Guesthouses in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Nyero Guesthouses

    • Check-in at Nyero Guesthouses is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Nyero Guesthouses has 1 restaurant:

      • Flexible lunch and dinner arrangements
    • Nyero Guesthouses is 5.6 miles from the centre of Kumi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Nyero Guesthouses offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cooking class
    • Room options at Nyero Guesthouses include:

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