Must-see shopping in Zambia, Malawi & Mozambique

  • Hardware Market

    Malawi

    If you need to repair your vehicle, the many shopkeepers at this well-stocked Hardware Market can sell you all manner of parts and recommend mechanics.

  • Kungoni Shop

    Malawi

    The gift shop at the Kungoni centre sells all manner of woodcarvings and Big Five–themed souvenirs.

  • Bookworld

    Lusaka

    Stocks a good selection of Zambia-specific non-fiction and cultural books, as well as fiction, international magazines and newspapers.

  • Crossroads Complex

    Lilongwe

    Services at this arcade include banks, currency exchange, shops and Crossroads Hotel.

  • Sunday Morning Craft Market

    Northern Mozambique

    Held in the town's large stadium, this market is a good place for crafts. Go early, before things get hot and crowded.

  • Mabuku

    Maputo

    Diagonally opposite the South African High Commission, with a small selection of English-language books and magazines.

  • City Centre Shopping Centre

    Lilongwe

    A collec­tion of buildings off Independence Dr containing shops, travel agents, restaurants, a bank and more.

  • Municipal Market

    Malawi

    Certainly chaotic, but with low prices and plenty of atmosphere.

  • Manda Hill Shopping Centre

    Lusaka

    The swish Manda Hill Shopping Centre has all the usual retail, restaurants and banks you get in shopping malls.

  • Arcades Shopping Centre

    Lusaka

    Handy for banks, supermarkets, bookshops, internet cafes, restaurants and fast-food outlets.