Shared Room
Warm & SociableTwo residents per room with comfortable care beds and a shared bathroom — for those who enjoy companionship.
UGX 180,000 / day
Starting Rate
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Our Story
A home built from personal understanding.
Karibu was born the way most meaningful things are — out of a family's own struggle. Watching a beloved parent's health decline while juggling work, children, and the guilt of not being there enough, our founder realised something painful: Kampala had hospitals, and it had nursing aides you could hire for the home. But there was no real middle ground. No place that felt like family but had the clinical care of a hospital when it was needed.
So we built one. A beautiful converted family home, capped at 10 residents, staffed by trained nurses around the clock. We cook real food. We remember birthdays. We send weekly video updates to families in London, Toronto, Boston, and Houston.
"Every elderly person deserves to be known, not managed."
— The Karibu Care Team
10
Residents Maximum
24/7
Nursing Coverage
Namugongo, Kampala
6
Private & Shared Rooms
What We Provide
Everything your loved one needs,
Everything your loved one needs,
under one roof.
From morning medication to evening companionship, we handle every detail of daily life so your family member can simply live well.
24/7 Nursing Care
Qualified nurses are on site around the clock — no overnight gaps, no "on-call" guesswork.
Personal Care & Housekeeping
Bathing, dressing, and grooming delivered with dignity — plus daily room cleaning and laundry handled with care.
Medication Management
Supervised administration, clear tracking, and coordination with your parent's doctor or pharmacist.
Meals & Nutrition
Three nutritious home-cooked meals daily, with diabetic, soft, and cultural preferences accommodated.
Accommodation
Comfortable, safe rooms designed
Comfortable, safe rooms designed
for dignity and rest.
Choose the room that suits your loved one's preferences and care needs. Every room includes grab rails, non-slip flooring, and an emergency call button.
Most Popular
Private Room
Your Own SpaceA quiet private room with its own window and space for personal belongings — for residents who prefer solitude.
UGX 240,000 / day
Starting Rate
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Premium Private Room
En-Suite & SpaciousOur largest rooms with a private en-suite bathroom — ideal for long-stay residents or higher care needs.
UGX 290,000 / day
Starting Rate
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For Families Abroad
Built for the families who can't
Built for the families who can't
be there in person.
Most of our families live thousands of miles from Kampala. Everything we do is shaped around them — time zones, currencies, and the worry of being far away.
London
Toronto
Houston
Boston
Sydney
New York
Airport Pickup & Transfer
We collect your loved one from Entebbe arrivals — name on a sign, luggage handled, gentle drive home.
Complimentary for confirmed residents booking a stay of seven days or more.
Pay in USD, EUR, or GBP
Settle bills in the currency you earn in — Zelle, international transfer, or Wise, at the day's UGX rate with no surprise FX fees from us.
Video Tours Before You Decide
You don't need to fly home to choose a care home. We do guided video walk-throughs in your evening time zone.
Not Ugandan? Read On
Considering a care home in the US or UK?
You can give your parent expert, attentive care in English-speaking Uganda for around a third of the cost — and we handle the whole move, including residency. See the honest cost comparison and how it works.
Our Difference
Why families choose Karibu.
Five things we do differently — and why they matter when the person in our care is yours.
Boutique Scale
A maximum of 10 residents means every person gets individual attention — never a number on a ward.
Home Environment
A real converted family home with gardens, a kitchen, and living areas — not a clinical ward.
Trained Nurses On Site 24/7
Not just carers — qualified nursing professionals, present overnight and on weekends.
Diaspora-Ready
Weekly updates, scheduled video calls, and transparent billing — so you know how your parent is, always.
Secure & Safe
Secure perimeter, CCTV system, solar backup power, non-slip flooring, grab rails, and emergency call buttons throughout the home.
Family Stories
What families tell us.
After Mum's stroke, I felt like I was failing her every day from London. Karibu gave me back the ability to sleep. They send me photos on Sundays. She's eating again. She's laughing again. I don't know how to thank them.
I was terrified of putting Dad in a home — it felt like giving up. But this place isn't a home in that sense. It's just a home. He has friends here. He has routine. He has nurses who know his name and his stories.
Arranging care for my grandmother from Houston felt impossible. The team video-called me from her room on admission day so I could see everything. That kind of thoughtfulness is rare anywhere — and priceless when you're 12,000km away.
Ready When You Are
Come and see if Karibu feels
Come and see if Karibu feels
like home.
Book a tour in person or by video, or just send a message. No pressure — only honest answers.