Uganda Going Out

Food and Drink

Uganda is capable of producing food - about a quarter of its land is fertile and arable. Staple foods include solidified maize meal porridge served with beans or a meat sauce of beef, goat or mutton. At the reserves, wild game is often available.

National specialities:
• Matoke (a staple made from bananas).
Millet bread.
• Cassava (a root that is commonly made into flour).
Chicken and beef stews.
Fried crickets.

National drinks:
Waragi (a local millet-based alcohol).
Pombe (locally made fermented banana beer).

Tipping: Although always appreciated, it is not standard practice. It is normal to tip 5 to 10% at tourist-orientated restaurants.

Shopping

Barter at the many markets for musical instruments, woven goods and pottery. Other purchases include bangles, necklaces and bracelets, woodcarvings, basketry, tea, coffee and ceramics.

Shopping hours:
Mon-Sat 0800-1700 some shops may close earlier on Saturdays.
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