The 5 Best Food & Drink Experiences in Uganda

1.Cooking Class for Typical Ugandan Food in Kampala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $32Our pick

Learn to prepare vegetarian Ugandan dishes with Gertrude in a friendly four-hour Kampala cooking class capped at 10 people.

“Fun morning with Gertrude and her son. I helped prepare the ingredients. Gertrude explained how to cook the vegetables. The G-Nut Sauce was the best!!! Some of the best local cuisine I have tasted. A big plus- the view from their place is amazing. Photo op while the food is cooking. If you have a couple of hours to spare, I highly recommend”

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2.Three-Hour Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

Taste Kampala through rolex, tropical fruit, street snacks, roast meat, and local staples on a guided three-hour food tour.

“This walking food tour in Kampala left me absolutely delighted. The tour took me through vibrant neighborhoods, each with its unique charm. I sampled a variety of mouthwatering street foods, each bursting with flavor. At the end of the tour, I also visited a fantastic buffet offering a tasting of numerous local dishes, allowing me to discover new favorites. What truly elevated this experience was my tour guide, Andrew. His passion for Kampala was contagious. He was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the history and culture of Uganda. Andrew's friendly and engaging personality made the tour very enjoyable. If you're looking for an unforgettable experience in Kampala,...”

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3.Private Ugandan Food Cooking Class and Culture Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $45

Cook traditional Ugandan dishes with Sylvia and her family, shop at a local market, and share a fire-prepared lunch in Entebbe.

“Such a fun experience with Sylvia and her family. They all really made you so welcome. We went to the market with her and her daughter Helen before cooking up a feast which was so so yummy. We stayed for hours and they all made us feel like part of the family. A must do when visiting Uganda let alone Entebbe.”

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4.Nighttime Boda Boda Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $91

Explore Kampala after dark by boda boda, tasting rolex wraps and muchomo meats with a private guide on this five-hour food tour.

“Kennedy was an outstanding guide, very friendly and likeable. Probably the most authentic street food tour I’ve been on.”

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5.Fishing Village Food Tour & Luwombo Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $102

Explore Kampala’s food scene and Lake Victoria with market snacks, local eateries, luwombo, private transfers, and a fishing dock option.

“Une visite culinaire superbement organisée : nous avons commencés par des encas sucrés qui nous ont plongés dans le quotidien de Kampala. Le choix des restaurants sur des critères d'hygiène et bien entendu de gout nous ont permis de dRead more”

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