Markets Experiences

Markets experiences

A flurry of life and busyness, local languages, and wafting spices, markets are often a gateway into the heart of a new destination. They are places to discover just who the locals are, what they love to chat about and eat - and to test out your haggling skills. From the bustling Maasai Market in Nairobi to the floating markets of Thailand, you’ll find yourself entranced by dazzles of colourful goings-on before almost certainly leaving with your pockets a little lighter!

Wander the Vilanculos markets and find some gems

A tiny, colourful town on Mozambique's sleepy southern coast, Vilanculos is a delight to wander through for a few hours and scratches any retail therapy itch with its bustling markets. Enjoy a stroll through the bright market stalls, browsing handmade items to remind you of your holiday by the sea and the scent of freshly fried crab wafting through the air. Grab some for a snack before making your choice of souvenirs.

Explore the markets of Mto Wa Mbu village

Enjoy a drive across the wilds of Lake Manyara National Park where you'll stop at the village of Mto wa Mbu. Home to around 120 Maasai tribes with their own unique language and customs, the village is a riot of colour and bustling activity. Stroll through the Maasai Market with vibrant stalls of fruit, handmade shukas and beaded jewellery. Sample traditional dishes washed down with banana beer, learn all about the the art of Makonde carving and be amazed by the leaping Maasai dances. The village has some stunning views of the Great Rift Lake and down by the lake, you'll find a gushing waterfall to swim beneath.