Attractions in Mbarara District
Attractions in Mbarara District: Mbarara City is a city in the Western Region of Uganda and the second largest city in Uganda after Kampala. It is the heart of commercial activities for south western districts of Uganda and the site of economic prospects. In May 2019, the Uganda’s cabinet granted Mbarara a city status, which started on 1 July 2020.
Mbarara is ethnically diverse and the dominant tribes are The Banyankole are the main tribe in the city. The main economic activity of the Ankole is cattle keeping and agriculture.The town is known for its crafts, including wood carving, pottery making, and weaving.
Mbarara’s population has been steadily growing since 2002, And the 2020 statistics showed population as 221,300 with of 13.3% growth. Mbarara district climate is between the driest and wettest months,The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22.37 days). The month with the lowest number of rainy days is July (3.67 days). Mbarara District is an industrial city with industries like Nile Breweries Mbarara – A subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch, Century Bottling Company Limited, Mbarara – Manufacturer and distributor of Coca-Cola products, Mbarara Steel Plant – Owned and operated by the China Machine-Building International Corporation (CMIC),
Mbarara is in the middle and the summers are that easy to define, therefore for adventure fans it’s better to know the favourite and best time to visit the land of milk and honeyMbarara district has some attractions you can visit while in Mbarara and they include,
Sanga Cultural Village: If you are still interested in more cultural experiences after visiting the Igongo Cultural Centre, this is probably the next best place to go. This Centre showcases the cultural heritage of the Bahima (a subset of the Ankole tribe). It is built close to the junction going to Lake Mburo National Park.
The Igongo Cultural Centre: This Centre was built in 2011 along the Mbarara to Masaka road. It is built on the grounds which held the former palace of the King of Ankole. The Centre is one of the leading cultural sites in Uganda.
Lake Mburo National Park: Lake Mburo National park is located only thirty minutes away from Mbarara by road. It was once part of Mbarara city but with the creation of new districts, the park now falls under Kiruhura district. Lake Mburo National Park one of the smallest national parks in Uganda but with amazing activities in store for those who visit it. It is the best place to see Zebras while on a safari in Uganda.
Mu_Ro Gamerz, This is the heart of games in western Uganda. This place is in the heart of Mbarara city and it attracts different people from different Walks of like who come to visit and play video games . This is attributed it’s serene, hospitality ambience and the different machinery and equipment in the area accompanied by the atmosphere. Mu Ro Gamers is the place that brings the latest versions in video Games if in Mbarara and you want to try out video games or taste of far adventure games you can visit Mu Ro Gamers in the Mbarara district.
Water safari on lake Mburo on lake Mubro this was a great habitat for many many hippos and crocodiles and the rare African fin foot. Though these species are rare this place is an attraction for tourists from with in and outside Mbarara.
Rwonyo Rest Camp,Rwonyo is the center for tourism activities in the park. It is the starting point for nature hikes, quad biking, game drives and forest walks. There is also a small shop selling handcrafts and books many people visit this place when ever they visit Mbarara and Lake Mburo National park.
