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We promise: you will be inspired! Innovation community/ bottle house-top of hill
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 215 sq m
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Mpigi, Central Region
- Kitubulu Forest and Beach46 min drive
- Victoria Mall47 min drive
- Entebbe Botanical Garden47 min drive
- Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)56 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Balcony
About this property
We promise: you will be inspired! Innovation community/ bottle house-top of hill
Sleep in an upcycled house out of plastic bottles and get to now the social innovations of the Social Innovation Academy (SINA) and connect with its scholars.
Be part of a community of changemakers and experience rural but comfortable life in Uganda. Interact and take part in social innovation in its making or relax in a beautiful environment away from the pollution and hustle of Kampala (yet the city is only 1h away).
Marginalized youth are creating their own opportunities in form of social enterprises, where you can experience an innovative empowerment location on top of a beautiful hill.
You stay contributes 100% towards supporting the youth to create a future for themselves. A broad variety of activities and community tours are awaiting you.
We are excited to have you with us! The Social Innovation Experience is not just a regular Hotel but integrated and part of a Community of Social Entrepreneurs. It is managed and operated by the nonprofit NGO Social Innovation Academy (SINA) We educate former orphans, street children, refugees and other disadvantaged youth in Uganda to become job creators and social entrepreneurs with the ability to turn challenges into solutions. Your stay is directly contributing to support marginalized youth in Uganda in their mission to become changemakers.
The Academy is located right next to the accommodation village and you will have the unique chance to interact with us, see different innovations happen and get to know our social entrepreneurs. Of course you may also choose to relax in the quiet village! We will give you a tour at the beginning of your stay, which will explain our model, possible activities for you and logistics (e.g. where to find our free drinking water) etc.
We would like you to be aware that the Social Innovation Experience is a basic accommodation. Our students will take care of you, who are within training to become professionals. Like in all villages in Uganda: showering water is usually not heated, meals are traditional Ugandan and the electricity can sometimes be out. SINA offers you a unique opportunity to emerge in a village life, while having everything you need around you and especially a welcoming and inspiring community.
You can take part in our communal (simple) meals. If you wish anything extra, we have a small shop onsite and can also prepare additional food for you.
Be part of a community of changemakers and experience rural but comfortable life in Uganda. Interact and take part in social innovation in its making or relax in a beautiful environment away from the pollution and hustle of Kampala (yet the city is only 1h away).
Marginalized youth are creating their own opportunities in form of social enterprises, where you can experience an innovative empowerment location on top of a beautiful hill.
You stay contributes 100% towards supporting the youth to create a future for themselves. A broad variety of activities and community tours are awaiting you.
We are excited to have you with us! The Social Innovation Experience is not just a regular Hotel but integrated and part of a Community of Social Entrepreneurs. It is managed and operated by the nonprofit NGO Social Innovation Academy (SINA) We educate former orphans, street children, refugees and other disadvantaged youth in Uganda to become job creators and social entrepreneurs with the ability to turn challenges into solutions. Your stay is directly contributing to support marginalized youth in Uganda in their mission to become changemakers.
The Academy is located right next to the accommodation village and you will have the unique chance to interact with us, see different innovations happen and get to know our social entrepreneurs. Of course you may also choose to relax in the quiet village! We will give you a tour at the beginning of your stay, which will explain our model, possible activities for you and logistics (e.g. where to find our free drinking water) etc.
We would like you to be aware that the Social Innovation Experience is a basic accommodation. Our students will take care of you, who are within training to become professionals. Like in all villages in Uganda: showering water is usually not heated, meals are traditional Ugandan and the electricity can sometimes be out. SINA offers you a unique opportunity to emerge in a village life, while having everything you need around you and especially a welcoming and inspiring community.
You can take part in our communal (simple) meals. If you wish anything extra, we have a small shop onsite and can also prepare additional food for you.
Languages
English, German, Spanish
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Amenities
Pet-friendly
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 11:00 AM
Check out before 1:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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About the area
Mpigi
Mpigi is home to this cottage. Kiwamirembe Catholic Shrine and Kasubi Tombs are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Victoria Mall and Imperial Shopping Mall.
Mpigi, Central Region
What's nearby
- Makerere University - 32 min drive - 40.6 km
- Kitubulu Forest and Beach - 46 min drive - 57.9 km
- Victoria Mall - 47 min drive - 58.4 km
- Entebbe Botanical Garden - 47 min drive - 58.5 km
- Ugandan Wildlife Education Centre - 49 min drive - 60.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kisubi Restaurant - 7 min drive
- Blue Corner - 15 min drive
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About the host
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The Social Innovation Academy (SINA) educates former orphans, street children, refugees and other disadvantaged youth in Uganda to become job creators and social entrepreneurs with the ability to turn challenges into solutions.
What makes this property unique
- The views over the hills of central Uganda
- Amazing for mountainbiking, walks through the villages and experiencing how over 80% of Ugandans live in rural Uganda, while being close to Kampala and Entebbe
- A chance for authentic interaction with Ugandan youth creating a future for themselves
- Very close to Mpanga Forest Reserve, Mabamba Swamp (Shoebill watching) and not far from the Equator Line
- Amazing for mountainbiking, walks through the villages and experiencing how over 80% of Ugandans live in rural Uganda, while being close to Kampala and Entebbe
- A chance for authentic interaction with Ugandan youth creating a future for themselves
- Very close to Mpanga Forest Reserve, Mabamba Swamp (Shoebill watching) and not far from the Equator Line
Languages:
English, German, Spanish
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