Experience
Nsenene season
When grasshoppers swarm, Ugandans fry and share nsenene, especially in November.
Overview
Why visit
Nsenene, fried grasshoppers, are a cherished seasonal snack. Markets fill with roadside fires and vendors frying fresh catches, and visitors are encouraged to try them.
When to visit
Nsenene season comes in May, November and early December, with November the most eagerly awaited.
Before you go
Good to know
The season depends on the swarms, so dates vary each year.
