Shopping in Tanzania is interesting because unique gemstones are mined in this country. Their deposits appeared in the volcanic deposits of Kilimanjaro. Among the most famous are: tourmalines, sapphires, garnets, emeralds, diamonds, rubies and the famous blue diamond.
Going on a shopping tour in Tanzania, you should know that stores throughout the country are open from Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 18:00 with a lunch break from 12:00 to 14:00. On Saturday, stores are open from 08:30 to 12:30. The opening hours of large supermarkets are slightly longer - until 22:00.
Tanzania doesn't really have a sale season. If you're looking for a sale in Tanzania, you'll need to go to the country's biggest cities. In Dar es Salaam, for example, you can pick up bargains on women's clothing, souvenirs and wicker baskets at Nyerere Cultural Centre, Mwenge Handicrafts Village or the Nyumba ya Sanaa gallery.
If you're interested in lower priced goods, it's worth going to the markets in Zanzibar or Arusha for them. The best roots, herbs, spices and fruits are sold at the exotic Kariakoo market. The largest souvenir center in Zanzibar is considered Memories of Zanzibar. Equally popular is the One Way store. It sells beautiful clothing made from natural fabrics in African designs.
