Uganda
Mbarara City
Mbarara is the capital of Uganda's Western Region, about 290 km southwest of Kampala. As a hub for regional administration and transport, it makes a convenient stop when traveling through western Uganda.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Savannah Airstrip (KHX)
- Best season
- Feb–Mar, May–Aug
- Time zone
- Africa/Kampala
- Sights covered
- 2 places
Sights worth seeing
Museums & galleries
East African Revival Museum
This museum sits on Ruharo Hill in Mbarara. It traces the history of the East African Revival movement.
Castles & palaces
Mugaba Palace
This former palace of the Ankole Kingdom in Mbarara, Uganda, offers a glimpse into royal history. It's worth a visit for travelers interested in local culture and tradition.
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