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SEE & DO · MARKETS & SHOPPING

From chitenge to high-end

Where to buy authentic souvenirs, fresh local produce, and boutique Zambian design.

SHOP LOCAL

Markets: Where to shop

Lusaka's markets are distinct. The central commercial spine hosts Sunday crafts, the deeper suburbs host high-end boutiques, and the western edge handles wholesale.

NAVIGATE THE CHAOS

Find the perfect price

Lusaka has more variety than first-time visitors expect. Pick your interest and dive in.

FIND YOUR WAY AROUND

Don't go it alone

While Arcades and Manda Hill are easy to navigate solo, New Soweto Market is a maze. Hire a local guide to show you the best stalls and help you negotiate safely.

New Soweto Market Shopping Tour, Lunch & Cooking Class

Skip the tourist kitchen — this is a real Zambian market haul, a township drive, and a feast cooked from scratch in Chef Elizabeth's courtyard beneath the mango trees. From $75 per person.

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