Explore Mbarara
Mbarara is the largest town in the south-west of Uganda and is the administrative and commercial centre of the Mbarara District, the town was only recently elevated to city status.The city is packed in-between shallow valleys and hills and it is built upon an elevated basin that,s part of the African Rift Valley.The city has, through a tumultuous past, come into being as a vibrant and bustling destination that provides a broad list of places to relax in, shopping, hotels, night clubs, restaurants and bars are also part of this list.
Language Spoken
Currency & Time Zone
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 15 000 UGX, Mid-range Restaurant meal 50 000 UGX, Combo Meal 15 000 UGXDrinks
Coke/Pepsi 1 600 UGX, Beer 2 000 - 3 500 UGX, Water 1 000 - 2 000 UGX, Bottle of Wine 30 000 UGX, Cappuccino 8 000 UGX
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 2 500 UGX, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 3 500 UGXGeneral Transport
You can use taxis and Boda boda,s here to traverse Mbarara.Things to do in Mbarara
If you like to move vigorously, go for a swim in the Big Fun swimming pool, ride a horse at the Rwekishokye Country Club or practice your swing at the golf course behind the Golf Course supermarket.To taste some history or culture, visit the Igongo Centre to come to know some of the south-western Ugandan heritage.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
(Uganda) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Uganda:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Cholera
- Yellow Fever
- Rabies and Meningitis.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Uganda: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- TDAP (Tetanus
- Diphtheria & Pertussis)
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- (Uganda) Sunglasses
- Umbrella
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Raincoat
- Waterproof shoes
- Bug repellant
- Sandals
- Long and short sleeve shirts
- Shorts or short pants
- Reusable water bottle and a First Aid Kit.
