Must-see shopping in Tanzania

Kase

Arusha

Your best bet for national-park books and maps. If the Boma Rd shop doesn't have what you want, try the other branch around the corner.

Mnazi Moja Textile Vendors

Dar es Salaam

For kangas (printed cotton wraparounds worn by many Tanzanian women) and other colourful textiles, try the vendors and wholesale shops in the Mnazi Moja…

U-Turn

Mwanza

One of Mwanza's best-stocked supermarkets, U-Turn also has many small gift items, such as teas, canned coffee and so on that make good souvenirs.

Green Room

Dar es Salaam

A great place for unusual souvenirs, where high-quality giftware, home furnishings, jewellery and artworks are made from upcycled materials.

Kase

Arusha

This excellent bookshop has another branch around the corner on Boma Rd.

Shah Industries

Moshi

Lots of interesting leatherwork, some of it made by people with disabilities.

Shopper’s Plaza

Dar es Salaam

This shopping centre has a large supermarket plus many other shops.

Gallery Bookshop

Zanzibar Town

A large selection of books and maps, including travel guides.

Two Sisters

Central Tanzania

Grocery store with a good selection of cheese.