Maasai Market
The vibrant Maasai Market in Nairobi, a true festival of colour and form, offers an opportunity for handicraft shoppers to buy some of the rich collection of African arts and crafts at reasonably low prices. It is an open air market that attracts throngs of locals and tourists alike looking for unique handicrafts to adorn their homes,themselves or as gifts to friends and family.
Colorful kikoys, curios, baskets, beadworks and many other interesting African handicrafts all vie for the customers’ eye, with over a hundred traders doing their best to entice you. After making their selections, buyers will often be seen bargaining for a discount, a practice that is standard and expected here.
The venue for the Maasai Market rotates between different shopping centres and other locations, as indicated in the schedule below. The traders spread their wares on the car park of the respective location, and operate from 9.00am in the morning till evening at 6:00pm.
Prices will generally be higher in the shopping malls than at the Law Courts Parking in the Central Business District (CBD).
When and Where?| Tuesday | Off Kijabe Street, near Text Book Centre |
| Prestige Plaza, 1st floor Rooftop Parking, Ngong Rd | |
| WestGate Shopping Mall, Westlands. | |
| Wednesday | Capital Centre, Mombasa Road. |
| Thursday | The Junction, 3rd floor parking, Ngong Rd. |
| Garden City Mall | |
| Friday | Village Market, Limuru Road. |
| Galleria Shopping Mall, junction of Langata Rd and Magadi Rd | |
| Saturday | Law Courts Parking, City Centre. |
| Adam's Arcade, Ngong Rd | |
| Sunday | Law Courts Parking, City Centre. |
| Safari Park Hotel, Thika Road. | |
| Yaya Centre, Argwings Kodhek Road. | |
| Adam's Arcade, Ngong Rd |
thanks 4 this. i have been meaning 2 track the traders cuz i manage 2 catch em near KICC on sundays. Could you help me with the numbers of matatus i should board?
Thanks a lot for the info
I’m glad you found this helpful Heba.
is it pssible to get a blanket that has african animals eg. lion, girraffe etc there? if not pliz give suggestions where to get. thanx
does anyone know if price level for all massai markets is comparable? know the one at Kijabe street but won’t be in NBO on a tuesday this time…what’s about the one at Junction???
please let me know if the westgate market is still on i would like to know where the market is today tuesday
Hey people,i am one of the massai market seller,i am available in 3 of the market days.i also have a workshop in dornhorm were its open all days of the week from 8am-6pm.we have different products from earings,bangles,necleas,rings,buskets,all animations,belts,keyholders,openers,sandles,shoes,vitenge,vikoi,pots,t-shirts and many more and we can craft them according to your test e.g with your name,size ,flag and colour.we also print t-shirts.our products are made from different materials like wood,stones,animal bones and horns,leather,beads,seeds,aluminium and many more.feel free to post your order anytime from anywere.call 0716428926,0722582370 or email chegefrancis25@yahoo.com.welcom
Good morning,I am an employee of Beth international but would like to start selling bead-work from Maasai market but do not know how to go about it.I would like to join Kamata music school to study piano and Deejaying and I am also a part time student at Fourth dimension computer college in Nairobi.I have heard that bead-work is a really good business and would like some advice on where to buy them, how to sell them andfor how much.Thank you in advance.
Where will the Maasai market be on Friday March 28th/14
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Try the location off Kijabe Street. You could approach it from Norfolk Hotel or Globe Cinema roundabout.
Hey everyone i am Francis from massai market.i attend 3 of the market days and i welcom you to our stores
i am an artist from nigeria,my gallery name is PRINCE PEDRO ART GALLERY
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How can I get a place to sell my bead work at masaai market at yaya centerb
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