Must-see shopping in Kenya
Malindi Handicrafts Cooperative
Malindi
This community project employs local artisans and the woodcarvings are of high quality. To get there, turn off the main road to Mombasa near the BP petrol…
Malindi
Look no further for pieces of Africana, vintage furnishings, lanterns, soapstone carvings, antiques and – let's be honest – plain old junk. This is…
African Heritage Design Company
Nairobi
With various outlets around town, including this one out in Karen, the African Heritage Design Company has a classy range of statues, ceramics and…
Nanyuki
The equator just wouldn’t be the same without the 30 or so shops that cluster around its sign. Each shop owner takes a turn at being the first to approach…
Nanyuki
This new mall has a variety of restaurants, clothing stores and a good grocery store. There is also a small casino upstairs, if you want to try and win…
Lamu Island
Affordable souvenirs such as simple carved boxes, beaded sandals, brighly patterned clothes and purses made from recycled materials.
Mombasa
A good place to check out traditional furniture-making, or if you're looking for an attractive yet bulky souvenir to ship home.
