If you are planning to go shopping in Mafia Island during your Mafia Island vacation, then you are hundred percent right! There are many best things to do in Kilindoni, and shopping is one among them.
Mafia Island souvenirshop has a lot to offer when it comes to calming down the Shopaholic within you. Nearly all things which are available in Kilindoni for sale you can buy in Mafia.
From a variety of spices, Painting, Handicrafts, Fabrics, Kangas, Kitenges,coffee, and much more, with different price variations depending on your budget.
Shopping in Mafia island suvenirshop could be something you will never forget. There are so many modern boutiques and local shops with attractive handicrafts items from the local community.
You can purchase a lot of pretty souvenirs to bring back home as gifts for your loved ones after your Holiday in Mafia island.
Remember to grab your notepad while you do shopping in Mafia siland souvenirshop, you will have the best photos to keep as a memory for your Kilindoni trip.
What to buy at Mafia Island souvenirshop ?
It’s probably that you already have an idea on what you would like to buy at Mafia island souvenirshop. Here we have listed the most common things many tourists buy when they visit Mafia Island during our Guided Kilindoni walking Tour.
Souvenirs
The Local Mafia island souvenir shops is unique, you will find an amazing mixture of hand works from Mafia island Locals and Masai tribe from Tanzania mainland.
They are locally made by using different inputs that you can never imagine. Things like Coconut shells, ebony trees, sea shells and so on.
Traditional clothes
For people who would like to buy traditional clothes Mafia Island Souvenirshop is a place you can buy them. Kanga, Baibui, Kanzu, Kofia are examples of Mafia Island traditional clothing, all you can buy in different local shops in Kilindoni.
Not only traditional clothes, but also you can shop for beachwear and streetwear that you can use during your vacation in Mafia island. To learn more about clothing, check our guide on what to pack for Mafia Island.
Handmade Bags
When thinking of what to buy in Mafia Island, you will find yourself stuck in a wide variety of bags to choose from with unique colors and designs as well.
If you are looking for handmade bags then you should buy ‘Mkoba wa Ukili’, these eco-friendly bags made with palm leaf strips as an effort to preserve the culture. These bag types are cheap and can be used for a long period.Paintings
Painting shops is one among the best things that will stick in your mind. Stone Town is the best place in Mafia island where many tourists visit to buy artworks made by the local people.
You will find a lot of paintings with different amazing drawings which reflect Mafia island, Tanzania and Africa settings as whole; such as Sunset paintings, African village paintings, Masai, Kilimanjaro mountain, Arabian Dhow paintings and so on.