Days and Location of Masai Market in Nairobi Kenya
The Maasai market in Nairobi has become an important trading center for locals, and tourists seeking to buy authentic African artifacts to bring back home. You will find items like Maasai beaded jewelry, kiondo, handmade wooden sculptures, sandals, shukas, and many more.
The market which opens from 8 am to 6 pm is a hive of activity, with crowds surging every minute. Interestingly, it keeps moving from one place to another throughout the week. I am here to explain where the market is located and on which day of the week to go shopping.
Days and Location
Maasai market is open in Nairobi during the following:
Tuesday
Kijabe Street opposite the Norfolk Hotel.
Wednesday
Capital Center on Mombasa Road.
Thursday
The Junction Mall on Ngong Road.
Friday
Village Market on Limuru Road.
Saturday
Yaya Centre in Hurlingham.
Tips for shopping at a Nairobi Maasai Market
Traders at the Masai market can take advantage of foreign nationals and charge exorbitant prices for goods they are selling. Before you go to this market, it’s important to do some research about the items you want to buy so that you can bargain in the range of their prices.
It is also necessary to hold off until the market gets crowded. This will prevent unnecessary attention where everyone wants you to see their products. When haggling, be conscious of how you speak to avoid confrontation. Simply show that you know what you want and you can pay if the price is fair.
Be wary of individuals purporting to help you in choosing or bargaining for a product. Some of them are con men. If you like something, compare its cost with similar products on the market. Be ready to pay in cash Kenyan shillings or Mpesa as most trade dont accept card transactions.
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