Maasai Market Curios and Crafts
Maasai Market Curios and Crafts
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ThomasinDunedin
Dunedin, New Zealand6 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
People calling at you, grabbing your arms, and pushing stuff at you from the moment you enter. Sensory overload. I’m not sure about some of the comments that mention low pressure - maybe weekends are worst?
The shops had all the usual souvenirs, and some of it looked as good as what I’ve seen at the other similar venues around northern Tanzania, but nothing seemed unique or novel.
I get that there’s a lot of competition, and everyone wants your sale, but it would be better to get it by offering a more interesting product than by bulldozering the customer.
Instead of feeling welcome and maybe buying something, I was out of there within a few minutes.
The shops had all the usual souvenirs, and some of it looked as good as what I’ve seen at the other similar venues around northern Tanzania, but nothing seemed unique or novel.
I get that there’s a lot of competition, and everyone wants your sale, but it would be better to get it by offering a more interesting product than by bulldozering the customer.
Instead of feeling welcome and maybe buying something, I was out of there within a few minutes.
Written 18 January 2020
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KidDocDMC
Birmingham, MI619 contributions
July 2021
A medium-sized market with similar trinkets at almost all of the stalls. The vendors are pretty pushy in trying to get you into their shops. They are willing to bargain (my son got a carved elephant down from $20 to $5. Barbara, located on the right-most aisle, had the best and most unique selection of masks, and knew the history of them. There is also a wood carver in the back right corner who does nice work that is reasonably priced.
Written 21 July 2021
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Anders B
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June 2024 • Couples
Don’t waste your time. It’s 250 stalls with the exact same mass produced products that you can buy in all of the country. It lacks authenticity and people scream at you trying to guide you into their store. Rather unpleasant to be honest.
If you don’t believe this then just look at the motives on the painting. It’s incredible how many painters can paint the exact same motive of Masai people in Arusha, Zanzibar and everywhere else for that matter.
If you don’t believe this then just look at the motives on the painting. It’s incredible how many painters can paint the exact same motive of Masai people in Arusha, Zanzibar and everywhere else for that matter.
Written 9 June 2024
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mike d
Fort Lauderdale, FL5 contributions
Dec 2022
A good place for your shopping in Arusha. Several small stalls under one roof, selling curios, carvings, beads, fabrics, table mats. A nice place to visit for a couple of hours. Vendors would sell more if they let you make your choice rather than being so insistent...Get ready to bargain!
Written 12 December 2022
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JenniRS
Vantaa, Finland83 contributions
July 2022
There'a an extensive selection of all types of souvenirs available here (wood carvings, wood items, jewellery, beading, paintings, clothing, etc.) and the shops are run by locals. Many of the stalls have very similar or even the same items, so you just need to decide where to buy. Also bargaining is a must - I know many people don't necessarily like that but you can also do it in a nice way and end up agreeing on a price that you're happy to pay.
Written 31 August 2022
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Archie
Glenmoore, PA7,744 contributions
June 2023 • Family
This is where you can buy your souvenirs. Its directly benefiting the craftsman. Definitely bargain! We loved the paintings, masks, jewelry, calabash is what the masai use to store drinks. We saw some really cool tshirts as well. Take your time walk around and then bargain your way through.
Written 30 June 2023
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Wilker
Denver, CO11 contributions
Feb 2020
The husband and I are not good at negotiating and having people immediately push at you is overwhelming. But go in knowing to pass by some of the stalls. Have an idea of what you want. Start at a 1/3 of the price and go up. Know that with the dollar in your favor you are supporting these folks no mater what you end up with. I got some lovely paintings, the masai blankets, and a magnet. Enjoy!
Written 23 February 2020
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Jessica H
London, UK40 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
Having been in Tanzania for a few weeks we were looking forward to our time in Arusha to explore and Safari of course. Arusha is not a very nice or sight-worthy city imo. All the shops at the market sell the same mass produced souvenir rubbish, no actual crafts or curiosities. You are bombarded by every single seller trying to get you to look (looking is free) but then play the pity card to try and get you to buy something. We were anticipating this already from everywhere else in the cou try, but this was simply not worth going there. Puts you off and less likely to actually make a purchase.
Written 15 November 2020
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Nandini V
Milpitas, CA536 contributions
Jan 2020
This is the perfect place for souvenirs. Lots of small shops with different crafts - from little statues to cutlery and jewelry and bags. Remember to negotiate always! You can start around 50% and see where you end up. I got a very cute framed sculpture/picture over here.
Written 20 January 2020
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New Horizon Africa Safaris
Kigali, Rwanda928 contributions
Feb 2020
This market is great to visit if you would like to have a Masai market experience, many items on sell and great ones to take out as souvenir. You meet several traders that want to sell their items and it's up to you to choose. Better go with your guide or a local or if you know some local languages the best
Written 4 January 2021
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What time does this market open in the morning?
Written 8 September 2020
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