Chill at Blue Mango!

On the road leading to Ntinda, as one approaches Kabira Country Club in Bokoto, a bambo-stick fence surrounds a peculiar orange and blue building called Blue Mango. At first glance, one would assume nothing more or less about the structure and continue to drive on their way towards Ntinda Market.

However, for the adventurous folk like me, I could not help but enter the bambo-stick gate one Saturday afternoon. Upon entering the compound I was welcomed with a smile by the gatekeeper and the receptionist of the hotel. Considering that I was not at Blue Mango to stay in the hotel, the receptionist kindly directed me towards the restaurant of Blue Mango.

On arriving in the premises of the Blue Mango Restaurant, I was overwhelmed by the utter beauty of the atmosphere. The compound was well manicured, the layout of the outdoor restaurant was exotic, and the swimming pool looked very tempting. In addition, the soft and subtle new-age sounds of Moby and Enya made me feel as though I was transported to a remote island. I found it hard to believe that just over the bambo-stick fence existed a hectic, fast-paced world full of stress and the obvious social problems. Thankfully, Blue Mango offered me a natural euphoria that provided me with a much-needed psychological massage.

Of course, what I just described can appear to be too good to be true. After all, I am entitled to my own opinion and my own embellishments. But if you feel like experiencing a "natural euphoria" and "shaking off" those "work-day blues", go to Blue Mango Restaurant with some friends and enjoy the rain forest theme.

You will be looked after by the friendly staff, who never hesitate to fulfil your requests. The natural logwood frame appearance of the furniture, and the added large ocean blue cushions, offer a simple, yet confident, and comfortable appearance to the seating area. As a result, one will be at ease and melt into the tropical breeze.

For those of you who want to get away from the regular local food (i.e. matooke, rice, posho, & beans), the menu at Blue Mango offers an intriguing and diverse meals; from Italian cusines to their famous Mexican dishes. And after eating your delicious meal, you have the option of: relaxing in the TV lounge to read or watch movies (from their video library); play a game of pool; or lay down and rest by the pool side on the pool chairs. Once you have allowed your food to digest, feel free to take a swim in their refreshing sky-blue pool.

If you feel that you cannot still leave the wonderful oasis, stay a bit and enjoy the many evening programs (e.g. Karaoke) that Blue Mango has to offer.

So, if you feel like pampering yourself and treating yourself to a "psychological massage", spend a day at Blue Mango so that you can kiss your daily worries good-bye!