Kampala
A warm smile on the streets of Kampala, a happy “hello” in a public park or the cheery sound of your name at the neighborhood bar – it doesn’t take much to feel at home in a busy city. Locals quickly welcome visitors and neighbors alike- people who live there cultivate community-wide sense of happiness, hospitality and openness.

As any traveler who has joined in a Ugandan sing-along knows, Kampala is home to some of the warmest people on the planet. I think a major part of friendliness comes down to an inferiority complex-there is constantly a need to make sure that visitors like us and are having a good time.

One of Africa’s trendy capital cities, Kampala also benefits from a low crime rate and a widespread feeling of security, so residents are more likely to lend a stranger a helping hand. locals speak in local languages in public specially Luganda and are quick to notice foreigners by their color or talk on buses or in coffee shops; doing so comes across as being careless at best, and rude at worst.

While friendly Kampala people are easy to find almost everywhere in the city, those who love nightlife often stay in the city centre; volunteers seeking for good schools/facilities tend to stay in the suburbs. Either way, most people stay in houses, not high-rises. Kampala is a hilly and wide city-We grew out rather than up, so apartments are much less common than in our Kenyan neighbors.

Mbarara
With its year-round warm tropical climate, relatively small size and peace loving residents, Mbarara cultivates a friendly and welcoming environment-There’s a real sense of revitalization. Ugandans in general have come out of the dark days of war and chaos. Now there is peace and money coming in and everything is interesting and new.
The community tends to be quiet and retiring. In other words, this is not a city for experts who crave nightlife. But for those looking to escape noise and pollution without sacrificing the creative energy often found in urban centers, Mbarara can be a viable option.

Kabale
In terms of neighborhoods, Kabale has a wide range to choose from. The southern part is surrounded by Lake Bunyonyi and is popular with families. Hikers should consider living in Kabale Town, where it is easy to hit the trail and see abundant wildlife in protected areas of Bwindi impenetrable forest and Mgahinga national parks home of mountain gorillas. Kabale is the most visited part of the country receiving numerous tourists coming for gorilla trekking to Bwindi and Mgahinga gorilla forests. Those looking for more urban experience should consider Jinja town, or Entebbe, where bars, boutiques and restaurants give the neighborhoods a hip vibe.