Johannesburg, Cape Town and many other cities in South Africa compare well with big world cities when it comes to shopping.
Cape Town favorites include the Victorian, Alfred and Canal Walk Malls. The Waterfront offers shoppers boutiques, chain clothing stores, craft, bookstores, and food stores. In addition, shoppers can find sustenance and sweet treats among the many restaurants and coffee shops.
At the entrance to Johannesburg on the side of the airport is the Eastgate. This mall is so massive in a size it would take a single person a couple of days just to visit every shop. Name brand shops such as Levi Strauss, Guess and Hang Ten are available as well as stores such as African Queen which offers authentic African clothing. If your mouth is watering for the best breads, cakes and pastries, be sure to stop by the Bread Basket.
The Gateway mall located outside of Durban in Umhlanga Rocks is not only known for its over 370 shops which include food, fashion, pharmacies and housewares; it is also famous for its barnyard theater. This theater was brought by two theater industry men and established in 1996
The popularity of the Barnyard Theater has grown to over twelve theaters across South Africa. Each one offers the unique feel of a rustic barn while at the same time containing the proper equipment to provide patrons with a quality show. Ticket prices are generally lower than most other theaters and guests are welcome to bring their own picnic lunch or dinner. Drinks must be purchased at the bar and if anyone does not wish to bring a picnic, they have the option of purchasing food at a snack bar.
Flea Markets and street vendors are still going strong in South Africa. As you make your way to Kruger National Park, you will find the streets loaded with vendors offering fashions, food and carved wooden products at lower prices than those in the local shops.
Bruma Lake Flea market is huge and full of interesting clothes and other handmade South African products. Greenmarket Square, in Cape Towns inner city area, is open every day except Sundays. Milnerton Flea market, on the West Coast road just outside Cape Town, has interesting collectables and antiques. So has the Rooftop Market in Rosebank, Johannesburg. It is one of the oldest markets in South Africa and if you are looking for a truly unique product this is the place to search. In Pretoria, Magnolia Dell Market caters to the serious crafter. Lovely pottery sets, clothes and jewelry can be bought here.
Shoppers will be mesmerized by the Western Cape as linens. materials, shoes and clothing are offered at rock bottom prices in many factory outlets.
Make sure to bring lots of money and extra bags to carry all your new found treasures when shopping in South Africa.
Cape Town favorites include the Victorian, Alfred and Canal Walk Malls. The Waterfront offers shoppers boutiques, chain clothing stores, craft, bookstores, and food stores. In addition, shoppers can find sustenance and sweet treats among the many restaurants and coffee shops.
At the entrance to Johannesburg on the side of the airport is the Eastgate. This mall is so massive in a size it would take a single person a couple of days just to visit every shop. Name brand shops such as Levi Strauss, Guess and Hang Ten are available as well as stores such as African Queen which offers authentic African clothing. If your mouth is watering for the best breads, cakes and pastries, be sure to stop by the Bread Basket.
The Gateway mall located outside of Durban in Umhlanga Rocks is not only known for its over 370 shops which include food, fashion, pharmacies and housewares; it is also famous for its barnyard theater. This theater was brought by two theater industry men and established in 1996
The popularity of the Barnyard Theater has grown to over twelve theaters across South Africa. Each one offers the unique feel of a rustic barn while at the same time containing the proper equipment to provide patrons with a quality show. Ticket prices are generally lower than most other theaters and guests are welcome to bring their own picnic lunch or dinner. Drinks must be purchased at the bar and if anyone does not wish to bring a picnic, they have the option of purchasing food at a snack bar.
Flea Markets and street vendors are still going strong in South Africa. As you make your way to Kruger National Park, you will find the streets loaded with vendors offering fashions, food and carved wooden products at lower prices than those in the local shops.
Bruma Lake Flea market is huge and full of interesting clothes and other handmade South African products. Greenmarket Square, in Cape Towns inner city area, is open every day except Sundays. Milnerton Flea market, on the West Coast road just outside Cape Town, has interesting collectables and antiques. So has the Rooftop Market in Rosebank, Johannesburg. It is one of the oldest markets in South Africa and if you are looking for a truly unique product this is the place to search. In Pretoria, Magnolia Dell Market caters to the serious crafter. Lovely pottery sets, clothes and jewelry can be bought here.
Shoppers will be mesmerized by the Western Cape as linens. materials, shoes and clothing are offered at rock bottom prices in many factory outlets.
Make sure to bring lots of money and extra bags to carry all your new found treasures when shopping in South Africa.
About the Author:
Annette Hendley is an established writer who lives in Gauteng South Africa with her husband and 2 children. You can find her traveling experience about Traveling to South Africa and many other destinations such as What to Do in Mossel Bay on Clivir.com.
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