subject: The village market Nairobi Kenya [print this page] Various low cost airlines providing cheap flights to Nairobi make this city fare more accessibly form any part of the west and also very affordable for travelers with any budget. Regardless of wherever you go in Nairobi, you are welcomed with open arms and the usual warm welcome of "Jambo" and "Karibu"- "Hello" and "Welcome" respectively.
While shopping in Nairobi you can find the best from all over Kenya. Throughout the city and its suburbs, there are a range of supermarkets, shopping centers, large open markets and city centers. The beautifully conceived "The Village Market" is one of them with a selection of entertainment activities to while away an afternoon.
The Village Market is a recreation and entertainment destination in East Africa. It has, since inception 12 years ago, proved to be a leader in shopping complexes, managing to mix modernity and ethnicity into a melting point of urbane shopping. It accommodates over 150 store outlets, making it an elegant shopping place.
The complex is designed to resemble an open-air African market, including waterfalls, rivers, plants and gardens. Apart from these it has a Nu Metro cinema, a bowling alley, pool hall, water slides, mini golf and a children's playground complete with toy car rides and a mini train-circuit, making it a highly recommended place to be visited with family.
Every Friday there is a Masai market, an ethnic fusion event that attracts no less than 350 craftsmen. The things on sale range from African antiques to African necklaces, souvenirs, earrings, clothing's, carvings from wood, soapstone and much more.
The village market has an outdoor Food Court and other restaurants offering local African cuisine as well as international recipes.
The Village Markets, thoughtfully planned areas, mean that you can enjoy the open spaces, fresh breezes, and sunshine and really make the most of being in the tropics!