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A PLACE ALONG THE WAY

A regular column about quick-stops, overnight-breaks, and points-of-interest as we explore
beautiful Uganda - by Dr. Nathaniel Dunigan

Nyore Hillside Retreat

MBARARA
Just 25 kms southwest of Mbarara along the
super smooth Kabale Highway happy signs
direct you just two more kilometres into the
village—through sweetly tended banana
plantations—and right to Nyore’s gate. As it
swings open, your discovery of this seemingly Photo credits: Tom Nsereko
secret space begins. A beautiful and diverse
flower garden is terraced on a hillside also Place your food order, charge your
dotted with private, geranium-wrapped dining devices, take a stroll through the flowers,
bandas, arbours, swings, guest cottages, and and then enjoy your meal before you
camping spaces. The restaurant’s salads are press onward in your journey—or simply
presented with bright lettuces and fresh herbs, settle in, and spend a relaxing weekend
the locally-sourced meats are flavourful, and of rest. A retreat indeed, yet right along
sandwiches are offered with a choice of four your way.
different kinds of bread. +256 783 356 142, nyoreretreat.com

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