Mbarara: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Mbarara City is a city in the Western Region of Uganda and the second largest city in Uganda after Kampala.

Mbarara · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityMbararasunset 06:45 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map2

Exchange rateUGX 4,114.34per 1 $UGX — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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Updated information about precautionary measures around the Ebola outbreak in the region (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Health’ pages).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.

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Do not travel to Uganda due to crime , health , terrorism , and unrest . Please read the full text of the advisory. Travel restrictions for government employees The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Uganda due to the Ebola outbreak.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Mbarara: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Getting there and staying

Visa and practicalities

Safety and health

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