Shopping in Dar Es Salaam
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Mwenge Carvers’ Market
This market, opposite the Village Museum, and just off New Bagamoyo Rd, is packed with vendors, and you can watch carvers at work. Take the Mwenge dalla-dalla from New Posta transport stand to the end of the route, from where it’s five minutes on foot down the small street to the left.
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Fish Market
For a gentle initiation into Dar es Salaam’s markets, head to the fish market, near Kivukoni Front. It’s fairly calm as urban markets go, and you can watch fish auctions.
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Msasani Slipway Weekend Craft Market
Prices are slightly higher here than elsewhere in town, but quality is good and the atmosphere calm. In addition to crafts, there’s a large selection of Tingatinga-style paintings.
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Tingatinga Centre
This centre is at the spot where Edward Saidi Tingatinga originally marketed his designs, and it’s still one of the best places to buy Tingatinga paintings and watch the artists at work.
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Mnazi Mmoja
For kangas (printed cotton wraparounds worn by many Tanzanian women) and other textiles, try the vendors and wholesale shops at Mnazi Mmoja.
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Kariakoo Market
The huge, sprawling Kariakoo Market is Tanzania’s largest; don’t bring valuables and watch out for pickpockets.
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Out of Africa
For last-minute craft shopping, Out of Africa and several other shops in the airport departure lounge have good selections.
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Ilala Market
For excitement, get a reliable taxi driver or Tanzanian friend to take you to Ilala Market, near Shaurimoyo Rd.
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Second-hand Bookstalls
Between Pamba Rd and Ohio St. A good bet for older books, especially on colonial-era history; bargaining is required.
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A Novel Idea
Dar es Salaam’s best bookshop, with classics, modern fiction, travel guides, Africa titles, maps and more.
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A Novel Idea, Sea Cliff Village
Dar es Salaam's best bookshop, with classics, modern fiction, travel guides, Africa titles, maps and more.
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Village Supermarket
Pricey but wide selection of Western foods and imported products.
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