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Uganda Tourism Statistics: 9,321 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 9,321 Airbnb stays in Uganda in the 12 months to October 2026, with Kampala the most booked city. The busiest month was December.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb stays
- 9,321
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 67,481
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 7.2 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 84%
Key facts
Uganda Tourism Facts
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Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Uganda at 9,321 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Uganda added up to 67,481 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Uganda lasted 7.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 18 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Uganda in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and August, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Uganda had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, July and August.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Uganda in August were booked furthest ahead, about 27 days, against 11 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 84% of Uganda Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 23% and the United Kingdom at 14%.
- Among Uganda Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Kampala was the top origin city at 11%, ahead of Nairobi at 6%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Uganda 18th for Airbnb stays among Africa's 28 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Kampala had the most Airbnb stays of the 2 towns it lists in Uganda in the 12 months to October 2026, at 7,030, ahead of Entebbe.
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Uganda
Uganda had 1,376 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 9,321 stays and 67,481 nights. A typical stay lasted 7.2 nights and was booked about 18 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 4 towns it tracks in Uganda; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,376
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 9,321
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 67,481
- Typical stay
- 7.2 nights
- Booked ahead
- 18 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Uganda?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Uganda in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and August. February was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
December ranks first, February last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: December, July, August, March, June, May, November, October, September, April, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 10.3% | 18 days |
| July | 9.9% | 26 days |
| August | 9.0% | 27 days |
| March | 8.6% | 15 days |
| June | 8.4% | 17 days |
| May | 8.1% | 14 days |
| November | 8.1% | 24 days |
| October | 7.7% | 23 days |
| September | 7.7% | 11 days |
| April | 7.5% | 16 days |
| January | 7.5% | 21 days |
| February | 7.3% | 18 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Uganda Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Uganda Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 84% came from abroad, led by the United States at 23% and the United Kingdom at 14%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Kampala was the top origin city at 11%, ahead of Nairobi at 6%. The figures rest on 25,433 reviews, written over many years.
84% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 84%
- From within Uganda 16%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Uganda
December is the busiest Airbnb month in 1 of the 2 towns, led by Kampala, and July in 1, led by Entebbe. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 83% in Entebbe to 85% in Kampala.
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. US is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. Lists the 2 of Uganda's 4 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Uganda
When is high season in Uganda?
The busiest Airbnb month in Uganda in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then July and August.
What is the quietest month in Uganda?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Uganda in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 18 days ahead, against 27 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Uganda?
A typical Airbnb stay in Uganda lasted 7.2 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 18 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.2 nights in September to 9.3 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Uganda come from?
Of Uganda Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 84% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 23% and the United Kingdom at 14%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Kampala at 11%, ahead of Nairobi at 6%.
What is the most booked town in Uganda on Airbnb?
Kampala was the most booked town in Uganda on Airbnb, with an estimated 7,030 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Entebbe.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 4 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 25,433 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.