Tana Water Front Mall (Rue Massignon, Antananarivo) – this mall is nevertheless a worthwhile attraction for anyone in need of a little retail therapy. It boasts 50 boutiques selling everything from gourmet food to quirky clothing and beauty products. Malagasy delicatessen Pili Pili Dock is a particular highlight. There’s a supermarket for stocking up on […]
La Digue Market – this is your one-stop souvenir shopping destination. Located just outside the city on the road to Ivato International Airport, it features hundreds of stalls selling artisanal arts and crafts from all over Madagascar. Whether you’re looking for wood carvings and embroidered fabrics, or spices and vanilla to take the taste of […]
La City Centre Commercial (Ivandry 101 Antananarivo) –– a limited selection of international brands is stocked in shops at this modern shopping mall. It has both local and high-end labels in its many small shops that also sell local crafts for travelers to take home as souvenirs. There’s also a play area for school children. […]
Avenue de L’Indépendance (Independence Avenue, Antananarivo) – this is a mile of shops and stores located in beautiful 1930s buildings designed by Cantalou.
Outcool Buta Stupa (Lot IBK 20 Ampasamadinika, Antananarivo) – this is a bistro bar that serves a variety of liquors, including wine, which makes this venue stand out from other Tana-area bars. The décor is also geared toward a more upscale wine-drinking crowd. Italian tapas-type light food is served here.
Lowveld Mall (R536, Hazyview 1242) — a mere 20 km. from the main gate of the Kruger National Park, Lowveld Mall is also the perfect tourist stopover to stock up on essentials before heading northwards to South Africa’s No 1 safari destination. With ample parking, over 200 stores and conveniently located on the corner […]
Hazyview Junction (Portia Shabangu Drive and R40, Hazyview) – like Lowveld Mall, this shopping mall is located just a short drive away from Kruger National Park. It has some South African-friendly retailers such as Pick n Pay Clothing, Ackermans, Checkers, and Shoe City. There are also various banks (and accompanying ATMs) like ABSA, Nedbank and […]
Cresta Shopping Centre (cnr. Beyers Naude and Weltevreden Rd, Cresta, Randburg) – this shopping mall, in the northern Johannesburg suburb of Randberg, originally opened in 1976, and has since gone through renovations and expansions into its current form. Nowadays, over 260 stores are located here (with Checkers, Pick n Pay, Game, Edgars, Stuttafords, Woolworths, and […]
Sable Square Shopping Village (Highway A104, Arusha) – located in the western outskirts of Arusha, this is a two-level mall that has a variety of shops (such a supermarket, a wine store, coffee shops, pharmacies, and other retailers).
Maasai Women Fair Trade Centre (Simeon Road, Arusha) — this an awesome spot to pick up gorgeous handmade crafts and special gifts to take back home. Profits from the sale of these intricately crafted beaded goods are used to help empower local Tanzanian women through access to education and healthcare. Besides beautiful Maasai products, visitors […]