Visit Igongo cultural Centre

Visit Igongo cultural Centre

Located 12km from Mbarara on the road to Kampala, this cultural village features the best museum displays in Uganda. Set on the grounds of a former palace of the Ankole king, this quality museum explores the peoples of southwestern Uganda, particularly the Ankole, through artefacts, a cultural village replica and a heap of info. There’s a restaurant serving traditional Ankole dishes, such as smoked Ankole cow’s milk and boiled meats.

Visit Igongo cultural Centre

There’s a great bookshop with an interesting selection of Ugandan reading material. Directly across from the centre is Biharwe Eclipse Monument atop Biharwe Hill. It was built to commemorate a victory for Ankole kingdom 500 years ago, following an eclipse that saw the invading king retreat in fear (and never return), spooked as day plunged into sudden darkness. This destination can be added to your favorites during Uganda safaris.

Igongo Cultural Center & Country Hotel lies in a serene environment away from the centre of central Mbarara.

With the hotel’s convenience, exoticness and location and luxurious facilities, we have built a reputation for our attention to sleek design, impressive service and exquisite blend of luxury, comfort and style.

We are strategically located within driving distance of all tourist attractions in the region – Lake Mburo & Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable forest national Parks and much more