Kitagata Hot SpringsDrum HouseSimone's Waterfall1520 AD Biharwe Eclipse MonumentBugamba Central Forest ReserveAmahembe G'ente - Cow Statue
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Mbarara

Mbarara is a town in Mbarara City district, Uganda of about 97,500 people. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit: 110 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see place is Kitagata Hot Springs.

0.6047° S, 30.6485° EPop. 97,500

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Within 30 km47 places
Within 50 km175
Must-see1
Notable62
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Kitagata Hot Springs, attraction near Mbarara
Must-see

Kitagata Hot Springs

Attraction · 69 km · Sheema

Notable

Drum House

Heritage site · 1 km

Notable

Ankole Kingdom Palace

Palace · 1 km

Places near Mbarara by type

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One day from Mbarara

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:38 pm

155 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Mbarara
  2. 1520 AD Biharwe Eclipse Monumentmonument · 1.5 hrs
  3. Eagle's Nestviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Simone's Waterfallwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Rwoho Central Forest Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Bugamba Central Forest Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Mbarara
Today’s loopMbararaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mbarara?

Drum House (heritage site, about 1 km), Ankole Kingdom Palace (palace, about 1 km), Omugaba Palace (palace, about 1 km), East African Revival Museum (museum, about 3 km), Simone's Waterfall (waterfall, about 12 km), 1520 AD Biharwe Eclipse Monument (monument, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mbarara?

175 places on Spotwander: 110 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 mosques & dargahs, 12 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Mbarara?

Apostle Prophetess Dr. Angella Musiimenta- Good News Nativity Ministries, about 1 km by road; Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mbarara?

Eagle's Nest, about 38 km by road; Sanga Hill (39 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mbarara?

Start in Mbarara, visit 1520 AD Biharwe Eclipse Monument, then Eagle's Nest, then Simone's Waterfall, then Rwoho Central Forest Reserve, then Bugamba Central Forest Reserve, and drive back — about 155 km by road in all.