Blantyre Market & Curio Market
Blantyre Market
The city's largest open-air market, piled high with dried fish, beans, fruits, and vegetables, with nearby roadside stalls selling wood carvings and handicrafts.
Blantyre Market is on the west side of the city center. Among the stalls you'll find chambo from Lake Malawi, a variety of dried beans, cornmeal, and tropical fruit, making it a great place to get a feel for daily local life. Along the roads near the downtown hotels, roadside craft stalls sell ebony carvings, chairs, woven baskets, and paintings. Be prepared to bargain hard. The market is crowded, so keep an eye on your belongings, and always ask for permission before photographing people.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Mandala House
- St Michael and All Angels Church
- Museum of Malawi
- Michiru Mountain Conservation Area
- Satemwa Tea Estate
- Majete Wildlife Reserve
- Zomba Old Capital & Market
- Zomba Plateau