Hotels near Maasai Market
Ngong Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
The Maasai Market is a rotating outdoor crafts market - the same vendors and Maasai sellers set up at different Nairobi venues throughout the week. Tuesday at the Westgate Mall parking lot, Wednesday at Capital Centre, Thursday at the Junction Mall, Friday at the Village Market, Saturday at the High Court parking lot, and Sunday at Yaya Centre. Around 200 stalls sell traditional Maasai beadwork, kikoi cloth, wood carvings, jewellery, soapstone sculptures, and Kenyan masks.
Bargaining is essential - vendors typically ask 3-5 times the fair price. Start at 30% of the asking price; settle around 50%. Carry small Kenyan shilling notes. Saturday's High Court venue is the largest. Free to wander. Open 09:00-18:00 on each day's location. Most stalls cash only; some take Kenyan mobile money M-Pesa.
Pro Tip: The Saturday High Court venue is the biggest and most competitive (lower prices). Buy on the last visit of your trip, not the first - the same items appear at every location all week. The Maasai beaded sandals (1500-3000 KES bargained) are the standout craft.
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