Must-see shopping in Uganda

  • Kampala Fair

    Kampala

    Selling gorgeous women's kitenge dresses in traditional patterns, separates, children's clothing and some batik pillows, this fair-trade boutique is a…

  • Kilombera Workshop

    Jinja

    Many of the colourful cotton textiles (place mats, table runners, bedspreads) for sale around Jinja are made on hand-operated looms at this Nile-side…

  • A Bernadette

    Jinja

    Young NYC fashionistas have partnered with local women to create well-made recycled bags and accessories in fun, bold designs. Items are fair-trade…

  • Aristoc

    Kampala

    This is the best place for English-language publications, with a great selection of books on Uganda, as well as novels. Stock up before a long road trip…

  • Banana Boat

    Kampala

    A sophisticated craft shop selling smart local items such as excellent batiks, and handmade stuff from all over Africa, including Congolese carvings…

  • Sipi Women's Craft Shop

    Eastern Uganda

    These quality crafts, clothes and accessories are made by local women. They also sell Sipi coffee and honey. Proceeds from sales go to the community. It's…

  • Banana Boat

    Kampala

    A sophisticated craft shop selling smart local items such as excellent batiks, and handmade stuff from all over Africa, including Congolese carvings, with…

  • Aristoc

    Kampala

    This is the best place for English-language publications, with a great selection of books on Uganda, as well as novels. Stock up before a long road trip.

  • Quality Hill

    Kampala

    A guy with a great selection of Congolese carvings lays out his wares at this upmarket complex of patisseries and wine shops.

  • Bold

    Kampala

    A team of local designers produces contemporary styles and accessories using African fabrics and designs.

  • Def.i.ni.tion

    Kampala

    Cool local label selling hip, vibrant accessories, fabrics, designer T-shirts and clothing.

  • Bean vendor at Nakasero Market.

    Nakasero Market

    Kampala

    The partially covered and hectic Nakasero Market near the junction of Kampala and Entebbe Rds, is all about fresh food.

  • Owino Market

    Kampala

    Sprawling around Nakivubo Stadium, Owino has everything from traditional medicines to televisions. It’s most famous for its secondhand clothing, but you…

  • Uganda Crafts 2000

    Kampala

    A small fair-trade craft shop selling charming locally produced souvenirs and trinkets; 90% of the wares are Ugandan, made by widows and disadvantaged…

  • Exposure Africa

    Kampala

    The largest of the city’s craft ‘villages’, stocking woodcarvings, drums, sandals, batiks, basketry, beaded jewellery and 'muzungu' T-shirts. Some items…

  • Nakumatt

    Kampala

    Good all-round shopping centre, here you'll find anything from food supplies to camping equipment including tents. There's another at Oasis Mall.

  • Craft Africa

    Kampala

    Making up one half of Kampala's main craft complex (along with Exposure Africa), this place has an excellent choice of Ugandan and Kenyan crafts and…

  • Garden City Complex

    Kampala

    Garden City Complex has several floors of shops, including a supermarket, a bookshop and a department store, plus a cinema, a bowling alley and a food…

  • Gerald’s Antiques

    Kampala

    Gerald's has stamps and money from the past and present (including notes with Idi Amin’s face), plus tribal artefacts that may or may not be old.

  • Renzioni

    Kampala

    Set up by designer Okoronkwo Lawrence, Renzioni incorporates vibrant African prints into women's and men's clothing, shoes and accessories.

  • Game

    Kampala

    A great place to buy all your camping needs, including tents (two person from USh120,000), sleeping bags, chairs and ice coolers.

  • Acacia Mall

    Kampala

    A modern shopping centre good for designer clothing, with a few eateries and a 3D cinema.

  • Oasis Mall

    Kampala

    Handy shopping centre to stock up on provisions, with restaurants, shops and a cinema.

  • Nakumatt

    Kampala

    This all-round shopping centre is handy for food supplies and even camping equipment.

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