"Mbarara District" Mbarara District by grets

Mbarara District Travel Guide: 9 reviews and 9 photos

Mbarara district was originally known as Ankore region during the 1970's. It was divided into east Ankore and West Ankore but was renamed during the Idi Amin regime.

Mbarara is located in south-western Uganda.

Mbarara is a very agricultural district. Currently the district is the leading producer of matoke (bananas) in Uganda.

The main cash crops grown here are bananas, vegetables, Irish potatoes, coffee, maize and beans. Plantain are the major staple food, others being sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes, beans and maize.

Electricity is available for industrial and domestic use in urban areas. Boreholes, spring and wells are the main sources of water in villages but there is piped water in most towns.

Comments in my Tips sections are mostly an extract from my diary written during the journey through Uganda.

Last visit to Mbarara District: Aug 2004
Intro Updated Sep 2, 2004
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Reviews (8)

Local transport Transportation (1)

When I seew this local bus I am really glad that we have our own private transport and driver. I would niot relish much... more travel advice

Matoke Local Customs (3)

Some way out of town we stop for a picture of the plantains being sold along side the road. There are 7-8 different... more travel advice

African Dancing Nightlife (1)

The norm in Uganda is to order your dinner a few hours before you actually want to eat it, so we choose our food before... more travel advice

Modern Multistorey Hotel - Mbarara District

Modern Multistorey Hotel Hotels (1)

The Lake View Regency Hotel is nothing like I imagined. It is a large, international style multi-storey complex with a... more travel advice

Off The Beaten Path (1)
Mburu National Park

Favorites (1)
Birds

Comments (4)

matcrazy1 Dec 9, 2004 at 4:31 PM Report Abuse

Very interesting page! A few more your pages and I will try to ask for matoke instead of bananas in my grocery store :-)
Bwana_Brown Oct 6, 2004 at 11:13 AM Report Abuse

An absolutely great page!! Very nice photos with lots of information to go with them!!
BarbaraForza Sep 10, 2004 at 7:03 AM Report Abuse

So many bananas, great intro pic...and I loved the Ankole pets tip!
kyoub Sep 3, 2004 at 4:15 AM Report Abuse

This is a super page, Grete. Love your photos.