Lake Bunyonyi Shopping

The Lake Bunyonyi Markets I think are held Monday and Fridays... not far from Lake Bunyonyi. We woke one morning to see an endless barage of canoe boats crossing from the 29 Islands and surrounding districts of the Lake to the Market place so we figured we had to check it out.

A small local market it is a great one to see how the Ugandans of the area put together some of their crops for a local supermarket on the street. You can get some great food bargains, and not only that there is also some clothes, local crafts and jewellery.

This market is more aimed at locals selling to locals, so it is a great taste of a traditional market that is essential to the local communities survival and not made to benefit just tourists. It is a true traditional market in the sense that it is now how it always has been - something for the community to prosper on and hold together. Or at least this is the feeling I got.

It was great to bargain for yummy fresh food, see the women with baskets on their heads and just wander through this culture.

What to buy: Definately buy some food... Agriculture is a huge part of the surrounding area, and you can get some real bargain bites.

What to pay: Depends on how well you bargain... but i guarantee you no supermarket can probably match it.