Follow in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway and Michael Paling, sit on the veranda and watch the world and Masindi go by!

Alternatively pass through to the Court Yard Restaurant with its colourful murals, painted by staff and pupils of a local school.

We serve both international and local food, cooked to order and served within 15- 20 minutes. Just time to check your email in the Internet café or have a quick game of Pool.

Instant takeaway snacks are available for travellers in a hurry.

The Internet café is open 9am to 9pm every day. Fast satellite connection, 50Ushs/ minute. Colour printing, scanning, CDs and diskettes available.

For independent travellers we can arrange transport to Paraa and excursions to Budongo Forest, chimpanzee trekking, fishing, bird walks etc. Visit the Royal Mile and the Polish Church or go down the Rift Valley escarpment to Lake Albert.

New Service 2008

Public Transport from Masindi to Paraa, Murchison Falls National Park.
4 Wheel Drive 6 seater vehicle
Departures on Sunday - Wednesday - Friday
Departure from Masindi 08.00am from Travellers Corner and New Court View Hotel
Return from Paraa to Masindi 1.00pm
Costs Ushs35,000- per person, minimum of 4 persons travelling.

Visitors using public transport can be dropped and picked up from Travellers Corner by request and private transport can also be arranged.

Masindi has a large central market with fresh vegetables and fruit. There are several supermarkets and fresh bread, milk and general provisions are available.

There are a number of pharmacies and several doctors.

Accommodation

Should you wish to stay overnight we recommend New Court View Hotel in Masindi, which has thatched cottages with ensuite bathrooms at Ushs45,000- (single), Ushs60,000- (double) bed and breakfast. Self-contained campers with own equipment welcome Ushs5,000- per person.