Tourist attractions, sites and hotels in Mbarara District.

We at Katland Safaris are excited to showcase some of Uganda’s tourism attractions, sights, and hotels as part of the growing movement to make the country one of the top tourist destinations in Africa. The Uganda Tourism Board is actively promoting Uganda and working to promote attractions in each region.

Situated in southern Uganda, Mbarara district is bordered by many other districts, including Isingiro, Kiruhura, and Sheema. The locals refer to it as the land of milk and honey. Mbarara town is strategically located to serve as a transit point for visitors to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Anyone on a road trip from Kampala to one of those national parks should stop here for lunch. If you’re looking for a variety of lunch meals, the Agip hotel on the Mbarara-Masaka road has been a popular choice for quite some time. The Igongo Cultural Center has recently arisen as a formidable rival, and it has a leg up on the competition thanks to the fact that a meal at Igongo is only the beginning.

Lake Mburo National Park

Among the parks in the vicinity of Mbarara town, Lake Mburo National Park stands out. This park was formerly part of Mbarara town but is now in Kiruhura district due to the establishment of new districts. Among the many creatures seen during game drives in Lake Mburo National Park are buffalo, zebras, leopards, impalas, and hippos.

Also, going on a boat ride on the lake is a great way to see the wildlife up close. Many bird species, including shoebills, call Lake Mburo National Park home. Guests at Lake Mburo National Park have their pick of several comfortable lodges. Rwakobo Rock, Mihingo Lodge, Arcadia Cottages, Mburo Safari Lodge, and Rwonyo Camp are among them.

Igongo cultural center

So far, the Igongo Cultural Center has been the preeminent regional museum, serving as a meeting place for the past and the future. The artifacts and traditions of the people who live in southern Uganda are shown in this museum. The inhabitants of southern Uganda may be better understood by visiting Igongo. They have also built lodgings, so one can spend a whole day seeing this cultural center at Igongo.

Cows long, thick horns

This milk and honey area is still known for its Ankole long-horned cattle. Along the Kampala-Mbarara Road, one may see several farms with long-horned cattle. Even if these cows are in danger currently because of cross-breeding, herds grazing by pastoral communities from the Himalayas may still be seen. The Mbarara area is, without a shadow of a question, Uganda’s milk production capital.

Heritage of Kinyankole

Culture has a significant role in the lives of Mbarara people. In contrast to the farmers among the Bairu, most bahima are involved in the cattle trade. Their lifestyle, which includes marriage and clothing code, is the most popular cultural activity. You have to go to okuhingira if you want to feel that.

Historic Places

Mbarara regretted that the omugabe was not established in Ankole, as it had been in other kingdoms, after the restoration of kingdoms. Nonetheless, there are a number of cultural monuments, such as the administrative block at Kamukuzi and the burial site of the abagabe at Nkokonjeru. Since no one is watching after them, the majority of them are in a terrible condition.