Jinja Central Market
A multi-level market beside the old town, with tropical fruit, spices, African print fabrics and secondhand clothing.
Jinja Central Market is where locals do their daily shopping. The ground floor is piled with bananas, pineapples, passion fruit, beans and dried fish; upstairs are tailors and fabric shops where you can choose African wax-print cloth and have clothes made to order on the spot. The surrounding streets have craft stalls and secondhand clothing stands. It is a great place to experience local life. Ask vendors' permission before taking photos, and keep an eye on your belongings.
Opening hours
about 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Jinja Old Town
- Lake Victoria (Jinja shore)
- Source of the Nile
- Source of the Nile Bridge & Owen Falls Dam
- White Nile Rafting
- Bujagali
- Mabira Forest
- Itanda Falls