Must-see shopping in Kampala

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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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