Overview

A range of handmade crafts, original artwork, jewelry, apparel, accessories, and other customary Kenyan goods are available in the Maasai Market, which offers a really authentic shopping experience. Although Maasai craftspeople run the majority of the stalls, you may also discover items from other Kenyan regions and ethnic groups. It’s a terrific location to see local culture firsthand, mingle with the sellers, and support regional craftspeople.

Tour Highlights

• Crafts and Products: The Maasai market is known for its wide variety of crafts and goods, including colorful Maasai beadwork, wooden carvings, sculptures, traditional clothing such as kikois and kangas, hand-woven baskets, masks, paintings, jewelry made from materials like beads, bone, and brass, and much more.
• Bargaining and Negotiation: Vendors in the Maasai Market anticipate consumers to bargain for prices, and bargaining is a typical behavior there. Friendly haggling is a part of the experience, but be mindful to treat all parties equally. Interacting with the merchants and haggling for a better price on your items can be fun.
• Cultural Experience: The Maasai Market offers an opportunity to discover Kenyan culture and customs. You can talk to the makers and sellers, who are frequently eager to share anecdotes and insights about their creative processes, cultural relevance, and daily lives. Exploring the market and learning more about the local culture is a rewarding experience.
• Food and Refreshments: Usually, there are food stands and sellers providing regional foods and refreshments at the market. You can sample traditional Kenyan foods like fresh fruits, nyama choma (grilled meat), samosas, and mandazi (fried flatbread). It’s a chance to indulge in Kenyan tastes while taking a vacation from shopping.