Some Claim that Uganda Waragi is a Tourist Attraction
Waragi-The Drink of Choice-Uganda’s Gin Made and Sold in various Ways – A Taste of Uganda.
Waragi- The Drink of Choice for many Ugandans. Waragi Gin is a Taste of Uganda. Those on a Safari enjoy a Waragi Sundowner after tracking Gorillas or Chimpanzees, climbing one of the Virunga Volcanoes in Uganda, or at the end of a long game drive across the Ishasha Plains.
How Waragi got its Name:
‘Waragi, a term most tend to believe comes from War Gin. The British served it to Ugandan Soldiers before battle to provide them with alcohol-induced courage and called it “Dutch courage,” a derogatory term.
The British mainly used Nubian soldiers’ brigades, and Waragi was given to keep up good spirits. The drink spread throughout Uganda, primarily as moonshine-distilled alcohol called Enguli, in Luganda. In the north, it became known as Lira-Lira, and in the west of Uganda as Kasese-Kasese.
Most Moonshine Waragi is made from Sugar Cane, Bananas, and Cassava.
Uganda Waragi, the triple distilled Brand, advertises itself as the Spirit that binds us—a unique slogan for a bottle of gin.
What is unique about Waragi is that it is uniquely Ugandan. It might not be the tourist attraction that its maker claims, but once visitors taste it, many have a second drink of Uganda Waragi.
Is Uganda Waragi a Tourist Attraction?
Waragi-The Drink of Choice -Tourists may not be attracted by it but quickly enjoy it while on a Safari in
the Pearl of Africa. They want it so much that they take a bottle with them.
Most Tourists to Uganda know little about Waragi Before they reach Uganda since Waragi is not a household word where they come from. It is here in the Pearl of Africa, and many visitors become familiar with the unique Ugandan drink on a safari during late afternoon sundowners.
Visitors from around Africa flock to the other city that never sleeps, Kampala. Unlike New York City. The bars never close in Kampala, and the party fueled in part by Waragi Consuming Revelers keeps rocking Ugandan Style. We recommend a shot of common sense before you head out for a night on the town in Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, and other cities in Uganda.
The scene you often find is someone having a beer bottle and a waragi at their table, using the beer as a chaser, something we do not suggest.
For your Safety: Most Tourists going on a safari in Uganda do not go out on the town. However, Kampala has become well known for its vibrant being featured by CNN and other news outlets as something not to be missed. We suggest you go with a Ugandan for your safety and protection, not understand Ugandan Culture. Uganda is safe and secure. Things do happen when people consume Waragi and other alcohol. Kampala Nightlife – Safety and Security in the City that Never Sleeps. Stay Safe, and hit nighttime Kampala with a Ugandan.
Waragi-The Drink of Choice in Uganda
Waragi’s Rise to Popularity: Waragi gained popularity due to its affordability, accessibility, and association with local culture.
The name “Waragi” originates from the Luganda language, spoken in central Uganda, and translates to “banana gin.” Initially, Waragi was primarily made from bananas, but the production process expanded to include other ingredients, such as molasses and millet, over time.
Ugandan Waragi has become an integral part of Ugandan social life, often enjoyed in social gatherings, celebrations, and traditional ceremonies. It has evolved from a traditional, homemade spirit to a commercially produced and regulated alcoholic beverage representing Uganda’s cultural heritage.
Tourists on Safari are trying Uganda Waragi.
Waragi-The Drink of Choice for many Ugandans, has also become the Drink of Choice for many Visitors, Safari Goers, and Primate Trekkers. The Spirit of Uganda seems to be catching on as it has become the ritual Sundowner Drink for many.
Waragi is often consumed with a Krest Bitter Lemon or a locally produced Novida Soda in assorted flavors. Uganda Waragi is now available in Coconut, Pineapple, or Coffee flavors.
Uganda Waragi could be used to create some delightful meals in our luxury lodges, but that has not yet caught on, but someday it just might. In the meantime, enjoy a Ugandan Taste of having a Waragi in the Wild.
“Do drink responsibly,” the morning game drive or gorilla trek starts early.
Avoid what is called Local Waragi.
Most Waragi in Uganda is Fruit Based 
on Moonshine, not double or triple distilled as the Uganda Waragi or Leading Waragi brands. Most Ugandan Waragi is produced under deplorable conditions using used oil drums as fermentation kettles without filters. Any impurities that survived the vapor will remain in the drink. Vast amounts of firewood are used in the process, which is harmful to forests.
The process is crude and potentially dangerous, and you should stick to the store brands. Even there, plastic sachets were found with impurities in them. They are banned, but it is doubtful they will not be found somewhere.
There are laws in Uganda. However, when it comes to Waragi Moonshine, they are not enforced. Distilleries are supposed to be licensed under the Enguli Act, yet whole villages, including one where Teetotalers prepare Waragi. Producing Moonshine Waragi is profitable and supports many a family, buys land, pays school fees, and brings financial independence.
Periodically tragedy strikes, as in 2010 when 80 people died drinking Waragi, which contained excessive amounts of methanol in the Kabale District. It has not stopped moonshine waragi, which costs a pittance than the commercial brands, which cost $6.00 for a 750ml bottle, and other brands are much lower. A 200ml bottle of Leading Waragi costs seventy cents at a local Shop and is triple distilled.
Is Uganda Waragi the Spirit that binds us? Some would argue that it is through addiction, tears, sadness, and failing health for many.
Is Uganda Waragi a Tourist Attraction?
Waragi Sundowner Drinks on Safari
Waragi-The Drink of Choice is part of Ugandan culture at weddings, funerals, family gatherings, and cultural events. It is part of what makes Uganda unique, the Pearl of Africa.
Uganda Waragi, a Tourist Attraction? No, it would be our answer; like Rolex, Uganda’s favorite fast food is not. Like roasted Grasshoppers, Uganda’s delicious tropical Fruits, or its tasty, tender Ankole Beef, is.
They, like Waragi, are part of the overall Ugandan Safari experience, such as a Waragi Sundowner as the sun sets over the River Nile.
A bottle of Uganda Waragi is a great gift as you return home from your Safari.
Experiences shape Memories. We think a Sundowner Waragi after a Gorilla Trek can be part of that while on Safari with us in the Pearl of Africa.
