The 6 Workshops in Uganda That Justify the Day

1.Cooking Class for Typical Ugandan Food in Kampala

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

Learn to cook vegetarian Ugandan staples with Gertrude in Kampala, then share a homemade meal in her welcoming home.

“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.Hands-On Chocolate Making Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Best value

Make chocolate from fresh Ugandan cocoa at Moonbean Chocolate, with a garden tour, Aztec drink, and take-home bar for $29.

“Joy was very knowledgeable about the whole chocolate making process and it was great in taking part in the chocolate making process. She was very helpful in taking photos and videos as well. The cafe next to moonbean is a great way to unwind before or after the workshop”

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3.Private Ugandan Food Cooking Class and Culture Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $45

Cook traditional Ugandan food with Sylvia and her family, shop at a local market, dance, and share a smoky home-cooked meal in Entebbe.

“Cooking with Sylvia and Helen was a true authentic experience. We walked to the market, selected the ingredients, and help prepare the dishes. The portions were generous and the hospitality even better.”

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4.Glass Bead Making Workshop from Recycled Glass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour · from $49

Make 10 recycled glass beads and your own jewelry with Kampala artisans in a one-hour, eco-friendly workshop for $49.

“Veldig spennende å prøve å lage glassperler! Pharis var også utrolig hyggelig og til god hjelp, vi koste oss🤩”

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5.4 Hour Art and Craft Interactive Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $35

Make art from waste materials in Kampala during a four-hour Ugandan home workshop, meet local artists, visit a gallery, and keep your creations.

“We had a really fun time with Mathias! He showed us how to make a canvas, and then used paints & different materials to make our own piece. Very welcoming & interesting!”

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6.Private Cooking Class with a Local Host

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Cook an authentic Ugandan meal, shop a Kampala market, and share food and stories with a local host in a small four-hour class.

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