Garden City Mall

Garden City Mall is an upscale mall in northeastern Nairobi with quality stores for footwear and accessories, fine dining on open-air balconies, and a 3-acre central park, the biggest of its kind in Nairobi.

• Web:

  www.gardencity-nairobi.com/home.html

• E-mail:

  info@gardencity-nairobi.com

• Address:

  Thika Road, Nairobi

• Phone:

  +254 876 759 5245

• Opening hours:

  Mon to Sat: 9.30–20.00, Sun: 10.00–16.00

Kazuri Beads Factory

Here you'll not only get to admire some of the most beautiful locally produced bead jewellery, but also visit the workshop and learn about the history of the factory, which has been employing Kenyan women in need since 1975.

• E-mail:

  info@africanspicesafaris.com

• Address:

  Mbagathi Ridge, Karen, Nairobi

• Phone:

  +254 202 437 871

• Opening hours:

  Mon to Sat: 8.30–18.0, Sun: 9.00–16.00

Kitengela Glass Art

This art studio with an eye-catching selection of handmade murals, beads, vases, chandeliers is a heaven for souvenirs, and its daily glassblower's show makes it a worthy sight in town.

• Web:

  www.kitengelaglassart.com

• E-mail:

  office@kitengela.com

• Address:

  Magadi Rd, Nairobi

• Phone:

  +254 720 330 887

• Opening hours:

  8.00–16.45 daily

• More info:

  Further locations: Junction Mall, Village Market, Langata Link&Blue Rhino

Maasai Markets

With various locations throughout the week, Maasai Markets are the place to shop for souvenirs in Nairobi. Browse the colourful jungle of artwork, jewellery, and garments, and immerse yourself in the African vibe.

• Phone:

  +254 729 470 803

• Opening hours:

  8.00–18.00

• More info:

  Tuesday: Westgate Shopping Mall, Wednesday: Capital Centre, Thursday: Nakumatt Junction Shopping Mall, Friday: Village Market in Gigiri, Saturday: The High Court parking lot, Sunday: Yaya Centre

The Junction Mall

The Junction Mall is not only southwest Nairobi's favourite shopping centre with over 100 stores (including Carrefour), but also one with ample entertainment options such as eateries, a cinema, and an outdoor playground.

• Web:

  www.thejunction.co.ke

• E-mail:

  info@thejunction.co.ke

• Address:

  Ngong Road, Nairobi

• Phone:

  +254 71 048 3010

• Opening hours:

  9.30–20.30 daily

The Nextgen Mall

Located within an hour's drive from the National Park in eastern Nairobi, Nextgen Mall boasts an impressive selection of eateries offering free accompaniments and other specials. Whether it's shopping, food, or booking a trip, it is a very handy place for safari-goers.

• Web:

  www.nextgen.co.ke

• Address:

  Mombasa Road, Nairobi

• Phone:

  +254 734 719 052

• Opening hours:

  8.30–22.00 daily