Going to the Masai Market in Nairobi is an awesome safari-goer experience. It’s like an open-air market where you can find cool stuff like souvenirs, paintings, clothes with East African prints, jewelry, and hand-made wood carvings from local artisans in Kenya. You can even bargain for better prices.

Here’s when and where you can find the Maasai Market in Nairobi:

• Tuesday: Westgate Shopping Mall in Westlands (upper car park) moved to Kijabe Street near the Norfolk Hotel.
• Wednesday: Capital Centre on Mombasa Road near the airport.
• Thursday: Nakumatt Junction Shopping Mall on Ngong Road.
• Friday: Village Market in Gigiri (upper car park).
• Saturday: The High Court parking lot in the city center (behind the Hilton).
• Sunday: Yaya Centre in Hurlingham.

Some tips for a smooth shopping experience:

1. Have fun bargaining for deals. But remember, if they say “no,” you might be going too low on the price.
2. Wait until the market gets busy if you don’t want too much attention.
3. If you can choose, avoid the High Court parking lot on Saturday. Instead, go to Yaya Centre or Village Market.
4. Be cautious about “gifts” – sometimes, if you don’t buy more, that gift might not stay a gift.