We bought a few things to take home and definitely a place where you can find amazing spices for any pot of food..

I am a collector of South African tribal crafts. The best market for a wide variety of non-touristy products is this market. Prices vary so be prepared to bargain. Its in a dodgy part of town so consider taking an Uber.

You can buy anything from clothing, spices, African souvenirs, The whole area is very run down but you feel safe , well worth a visit, my suggestion is to use a taxi as parking is impossible.

We were informed that the Chief of Police did not recommend cruise passenger to visit the downtown Durban (unless on an organised excursion). After our visit to the Botanic Gardens yesterday via the excellent People Mover buses We were confident to visit here on our...More

But some of each. We got some great spices and some local crafts. Note that there are two buildings and that the market is busier and more vibrant in the am.

Go there as a traveller rather than a tourist. It is in downtown Durban which is rather run down and badly maintained by the local council.

This is a fun market to visit - shopkeepers and assistants are really friendly and only a couple were pushy. There is a lot of beautiful Zulu and Xhosa beaded jewelry here and if you’re around for a few days, you can also commission pieces....More