Livingstone
The craft stalls in the southern corner of Mukuni park are a pleasant, and hassle-free place to browse for souvenirs.
Must-see shopping in Africa
Cape Town
Watch various flavours of chocolate being made from organic beans, and sample the very tasty product before you buy.
Réunion
A long-standing distillery with an excellent reputation. It features a range of essential oils and health products.
La Digue
This small gallery sells prints and original works from George Camille, one of the country's most beloved painters.
Gateway Theatre of Shopping (Gateway Mall)
Durban
The mother of all shopping malls is popular with Durbanites. It's reached via the N2 just north of Uhmlanga Rocks.
Northern Mozambique
A great spot to examine and buy local Makonde woodcarvings as well as locally made basketry, shawls and cosmetics.
Antananarivo
For hiking, camping gear and the like; there is a wide but expensive selection of international branded products.
Lumley Beach Arts & Crafts Market
Sierra Leone
The Lumley Beach Arts & Crafts Market is a decent place to pick up woodcarvings, baskets and other souvenirs.
Nairobi
If you're looking for books on Kenya and Africa in the downtown area, this small bookshop is a terrific resource.
Réunion
Not a craft shop but a bee farm, the Maison de L'Abeille sells natural products, including honey and gingerbread.
Victoria Falls (town)
A great little store specialising in Zimbabwean and African music, stocking CDs from a range of genres and eras.
Victoria
Head to this small shopping mall right in the centre for creative and interesting locally made arts and crafts.
Malawi
Senga Bay has a few strips of craft stalls, but the longest is a few kilometres out of town on the Salima road.
Rodrigues
Care-Co sells coconut-shell items, honey and model boats made by people (mostly beekeepers) with disabilities.
Cape Town
Daley Muller's super-cute graphic designs are the art for cards, wrapping paper, stationery and kids T-shirts.
Antananarivo
This pleasing little shop sells a stylish array of gifts, from baskets and scarves to baobab-themed ornaments.
Malawi
With a few design shops and an excellent bookshop, Uta Waleza is a good place to buy presents and souvenirs.
Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam’s best bookshop, with classics, modern fiction, travel guides, Africa titles, maps and more.
Tunis
A Tunis institution since 1949, it has an excellent selection of French books, and a few novels in English.
Réunion
Learn how vanilla is prepared and purchase a sweet-scented vanilla pod at this small family-run operation.
Cairo
Great assortment of hip gift items: Umm Kulthum laptop cases, handmade soaps, good-quality essential oils.
Kampala
A team of local designers produces contemporary styles and accessories using African fabrics and designs.
Mauritius
Galerie des Îles has a generous selection of local designs and artisans across more than a dozen shops.
Cairo
Kids' toys: for when a trip to another pyramid/museum/mosque just isn't cutting it with the little ones.
Addis Ababa
City-centre branch of Addis' best bookshop chain, with a small but good selection of books on Ethiopia.
Lamu Island
High-end fashion and accessories by Kenyan designers. You can also get your garments tailored to order.
Lilongwe
Excellent for sculpture, woodcarvings, sarongs, cards and jewellery, as well as T-shirts and bags.
Malabo
Carved wooden crafts such as figurines and masks are on sale at the entrance to the Luna Complex.
Aswan
Within 48 hours upon arrival you can buy 3 litres of duty-free alcohol here. Bring your passport.
Feira de Artesanato, Flôres e Gastronomia de Maputo
Maputo
Batiks, woodcarvings and other crafts at stalls spread throughout the Parque dos Continuadores.
Lilongwe
Pleasant boutique selling vivid African paintings, masks, bags and jewellery by local artists.
Alexandria
Takeaway beer is available in the city centre at this aptly named place. It also delivers.
Kampala
Cool local label selling hip, vibrant accessories, fabrics, designer T-shirts and clothing.
Cairo
Cairo’s last tarboosh (fez) maker, who shapes the red felt hats on heavy brass presses.
Windhoek
A reputable shop in Windhoek for buying both raw and polished minerals and gemstones.
Lamu Island
Leather belts with colourful Maasai bead embroidery, plus beautiful leather handbags.
Victoria Falls (town)
Good range of Shona arts and crafts, with proceeds assisting disadvantaged locals.
Eastern Cape
This shop on the main drag has a good selection of quality African handicrafts.
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