Title: Visit Mbarara: 2026 Travel Guide for Mbarara, Western Region | Expedia.com

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# Mbarara

## Travel Guide

![Whilst on a trip to Uganda visiting a rural community watching an NGo drilling for fresh water, I watched a lady beautifully dressed and her child walking along a road on their way home. 
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Mbarara ~ Uganada Africa ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2226/7b0c5f88-a9bf-4d63-955a-4209583b4a22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![That's a proper nest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2226/488bb45f-f652-4fb4-9bff-8e6afaa138ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![I recommend using your own transport for the safari and simply renting a guide at the gate for $20 USD. 

This saved us upwards of $300. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2226/cb6c80c0-808c-4937-b451-681aa617c29a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![...I've had the best pineapples of my life in Uganda! I still miss those mornings, those trips... every single occasion I would be able to sample them.
#colorful #delicious](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2226/18716227-62ae-4235-b930-51d8e0357461.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Paradise in Lake Mburo National Park 

#uganda #africa #mburo #nationalpark #lakemburo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2226/8252fea6-bc9a-45e5-91ba-39f7029a09fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Mbarara

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Las Vegas Hotel Mbarara

Farm Cell, Ishanyu Ward, Ishaka Road Mbarara Western Region

$61 nightly

$72 total

Mar 14 - Mar 15

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Mbarara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Mbarara Golf Course and Igongo Cultural Centre ...

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Kigambira Safari Lodge

Lake Mburo National Park Mbarara Western Region

Stay at this lodge in Mbarara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an attached winery. Popular attraction Lake Mburo National Park is located nearby.

10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)

Very nice lodge in Lake Mburo National Park. Great staff. Modern, well designed rooms (cottages).

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2022

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Lake View Resort Hotel

Off Fort Portal-Kasese Road Mbarara 

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mbarara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Mbarara Golf Course and Igongo ...

8/10 Very Good! (12 reviews)

The property is located in a quiet place. It's old and well maintained.Hotel internet is quite slow and the menu choices are also limited. However, what is available is well prepared.

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024

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Ahaka cottages 

Mbarara Mbarara Western Region

Stay at this vacation home in Mbarara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 14 indoor pools. Popular attractions Mbarara Golf Course and Igongo Cultural Centre ...

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Nkole Deluxe Suites

Nyamitanga Mbarara Western Region

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Mbarara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Mbarara Golf Course and Igongo Cultural ...

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City crib Mbarara 1-bedroomed rental unit.

 Mbarara Western Region

Stay at this apartment in Mbarara. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions Mbarara Golf Course and Igongo Cultural Centre are located nearby.

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### Popular places to visit

#### Lake Mburo National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Mburo National Park, a lovely green space in Mbarara. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. 

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#### Mbarara University Of Science And Technology

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Mbarara University Of Science And Technology, during your trip to Mbarara. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. 

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#### Igongo Cultural Centre

Enjoy an outing to Igongo Cultural Centre during your stay in Mbarara. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. 

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## Cities near Mbarara

![Kalinzu Forest natural habitat, Uganda](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000472931/226c6737-aee4-4173-b68e-733493b60322.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Bushenyi

![Hippo with open mouth in small lake, national park, Uganda, Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248626284305845/6dfbaa0a-bea2-485d-8027-4eef52ec10ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Ntungamo

![Breakfast of Champions in Uganda. Beans, Rice, Matoke....and animal intestines! God help me !!!!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635185396945/32ac59e0-3fee-4ef3-a9f7-cbde96f1f2fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Lyantonde

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