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Markets & shopping

From chitenge to high-end crafts

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.

Navigate the chaos

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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