Nakasero Market
Kampala's Most Vibrant Market
Want to taste the real Kampala? Head to Nakasero Market, the city's most popular fresh produce market — a sensory explosion of colour, aroma, and flavour where Kampala's daily life unfolds in all its vibrant authenticity.
Quick Facts
- Location: Nakasero Hill, Central Kampala
- Type: Fresh produce and local goods market
- Best time to visit: Morning (7am–11am) for the freshest produce and most activity
- Opening Hours: Daily, typically 6am–7pm
What You'll Find at Nakasero
- Tropical Fruits: Passion fruit, jackfruit, mangoes, pineapples, avocados, and more
- Vegetables: Matoke (green bananas), sweet potatoes, cassava, and fresh greens
- Spices and Herbs: Aromatic spices used in Ugandan cooking
- Street Food: Rolex (Uganda's famous egg-and-chapati wrap), samosas, and grilled skewers
- Local Crafts: Woven baskets, handmade crafts in and around the market
Tips for Visiting Nakasero Market
- Go with a guide — Kampala city tour guides know the vendors and can help you navigate
- Carry small denomination Ugandan shillings for purchases
- Try the Rolex — Uganda's most beloved street food (egg omelette rolled in a chapati)
- Bargaining is customary but always friendly and respectful
- Leave valuables at your hotel and keep your bag close
How to Get There
Nakasero Market is in central Kampala, easily reached on foot from the city centre or by boda-boda (motorcycle taxi). It is a standard stop on all Kampala city tours.
✨ The Pulse of Kampala
Nakasero Market is where Kampala truly comes alive. The colours of the produce, the calls of the vendors, the laughter of shoppers, and the smell of street food frying nearby — this is the authentic Uganda that no wildlife safari can show you. A market visit here is a memory that stays with you long after you leave.
Taste Kampala. Experience Uganda. Start at Nakasero.