Traditional artifacts and souvenirs can be found alongside modern art in the many galleries, open-air markets and curio shops around the country.

Shoppers have a chance to bargain for goods before buying them. Art lovers are treated to various arts and galleries are in plenty in Kenya with Nairobi being home to a large number of them. Curios and Souvenirs can be found in major towns around the country and the prices vary. The most famous is the Masaai market in Nairobi, and it has great bargains. In most major towns the streets have stalls selling different goods.

Nairobi has great malls, they include;

Yaya Center - sells all kinds of goods from designer clothes and shoes to great handbags.

Village Market - it is well known as a first class shopping center. It located in Nairobi.

Panari Sky Center

  It is the newest mall in town. It is renowned for the state-of-the art ice-skating rink, the largest out of three rinks in Africa. The center is home to shopping malls, restaurants, cafes, cinemas among other services.

Other places that tourist can do their shopping is at the tourist hotels which have in-house shops that sell curios, souvenirs, post cards, curvings, hand woven baskets and other products.

Tourists can also shop at the airport where there are a number of duty free shops. If you are visiting Mombasa then the best place to shop is at Mombasa’s old town.

The town is home to great markets and bazaars; you also have a chance to negotiate. The market gives the visitors a chance to see and buy furniture that has been made from fine wood. Mombasa is home to the best woodcarvers who design the best of Swahili furniture.

Kikoy is a must have when in Mombasa, the kikoy is a bright, usually striped, cloth with knotted tassels along each hem. Another must have is the Swahili kanga it has bright colors and has stripes and has tassels along each hem.

The most unique feature of the kanga is the Swahili proverb that offers a word of advice or wisdom. Tourists can use the Kikoy or Kanga as a towel or just tie it on the waist; or carry it to the beach. Mombasa is also known for its great fabrics and you can buy or get a tailor to make you a Swahili design.

Kenya is truly a shopping destination.