COOKING WITH THE KAPCHORWA MAMAS
Prepare a nutritious ‘warrior meal’ with local hosts
Step into a traditional Kapchorwa home and learn to cook the dishes that fuels hunters, farmers and runners on Mount Elgon. Together with the Kapchorwa Mamas (and cultural guide Shadrack) you’ll harvest ingredients from the garden, grind millet for karo, prepare wholesome greens and kweryonik (sour milk). It’s hands-on, heart-warming and engaging way to connect with daily life in Uganda’s highlands.
QUICK ACTIVITY FACTS
| Duration & time | ~3 hours, 3.30–6:30 pm |
| Location | Traditional Kapchorwa home (at 10 minutes drive from Home of Friends) |
| Hosted by | Kapchorwa Mamas with cultural storyteller Shadrack |
| What you’ll help to cook | Karo (millet paste), G-nut sauce, seasonal greens & Matoke; tasting kweryonik (sour milk) |
| What’s included | Garden harvest, hands-on preparation, full local meal & guiding/translation |
| Group size | Minimum of 2 participants |
| Pricing | Maximum of $35 per person (see breakdown below) Kids welcome |
| Booking notice | Please book at least 3 days in advance |
| Good for | Food lovers, families & curious travelers |
Highlights
Collect & learn: Walk to the garden with Shadrack to pick fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients and learn from stories about Kapchorwa’s everyday farm life.
Cook together: Prepare karo, Matoke and seasonal greens with the Kapchorwa Mamas. Simple techniques, rich flavors.
Dine like a local: Share the meal in a welcoming traditional home and discover why these foods powered ‘warriors’ for generations.
What’s included
Hands-on food experience with local hosts and cultural storyteller
Garden/field harvest of ingredients
Full local meal (you eat what you cook)
Pricing
$35 per person for 2 pax (= $70 total)
$32,50 per person for 3-4 pax
$30 per person for 5-6 pax
$27,50 per person for 7-8 pax
Children: free under 5; half-price ages 6–15
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, a light sweater (evenings can be cool) and curiosity. Camera welcome: please ask before photographing people.
Meeting point & timing
We’ll confirm the meeting point at Home of Friends or arrange a short transfer to the host family. Start 3.30pm · finish ~6.30pm.
Why choose this experience
This experience gives you genuine insights into everyday Kapchorwa life. You’ll leave with practical skills, new friends and a deeper sense of what ‘healthy local food’ means on Mount Elgon.
Frequently asked Questions
Is this suitable for kids?
Yes. Children love the hands-on parts like grinding millet and peeling Matoke.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes. Our menus are naturally plant-forward. Please tell us any dietary needs in advance.
How far is it from Sipi Falls/Kapchorwa Town?
A short, easy transfer. We’ll coordinate exact pick-up after booking.
Ready to cook like a Kapchorwa ‘warrior’?
Add this experience to your Kapchorwa stay and taste the original foods from its source.