Shopping in Nairobi

Find out where and how much to buy in Nairobi.

Kenya's capital is a large, modern city, so in addition to seeing stunning local animals and colorful folklore shows, it's also worth doing a little shopping tour in Nairobi.

You should definitely check out the many souvenir shops in this city. According to reviews about shopping in Nairobi, you should buy handmade wooden and leather goods. As souvenirs from Kenya usually bring various animal figurines, carpets, all kinds of jewelry and paintings by local artists.

Maasai market

The most famous souvenir market is Masai. This is an oriental market, so it is customary to bargain here.

Looking in the shopping centers of Nairobi (there are more than 20 of them here), you will see fashionable clothes of famous brands, and various products of local production. Being here, do not miss the opportunity to buy Kenyan tea and coffee. The center of the capital, where it is safest for visitors to stay, is small, and it is here that the largest shopping centers of Nairobi are located.

nairobi mall

If you want, you can do them all in one day. The most visited places are Westgate Mall, The Yaya Center, Galleria Mall, KCB Village Market, T-Mall, The Junction. The shopping center of the city is tacitly considered to be the Westlands district - one of the calmest and safest in the capital.
Grocery shopping in Nairobi, according to reviews, is most convenient to make in supermarkets Nakumatt, Tuskys and Uchumi.
You won't find traditional outlet malls in Nairobi, but the city is slowly upsetting itself, and who knows, maybe there will be some here soon.


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