Kimironko Market

Kimironko Market, Kigali's largest and busiest market, is a fantastic afternoon excursion. Hundreds of vendors have set up shop in the vast warehouse complex, selling everything from bed sheets and carved masks to a bounty of produce sourced from all over East Africa. You'll be walking in single file through narrow passageways, ducking beneath hanging t-shirts and negotiating space with women carrying large baskets on their heads.

If you only take one thing away from this market, make it bespoke clothing. Shopkeepers here will assist you in selecting vibrant, patterned fabrics from the thousands of options available. Then, you'll choose from a variety of garment styles—from tank tops and wide-leg pants to leggings and dresses—before being measured and handing the order off to one of the on-site tailors.

In about an hour, you'll have custom-made clothes to wear on the rest of your Kigali adventures (and a one-of-a-kind souvenir to take home!). Make sure you try them on before leaving the store in case you need to make any adjustments. It's natural to want to photograph this exciting slice of Kigali life. Many of the shopkeepers here, however, are camera-shy and prefer not to be photographed. When taking photographs, use caution and always obtain permission before photographing people.

Google rating: 4.5/5

Address: 194 St. Kg., Kigali

Phone: +250 787 550 065

Website: https://kimironkomarket.rw/