African Curios Market

Located on the M6 (Victoria Road) just past the Llandudno turn-off on the way to Camps Bay, the African Curios Market is a colorful roadside exhibition of handcrafted treasures from across Africa. Shoppers can browse items from East Africa (Somalia, Malawi, Kenya, Zimbabwe) and West/Central Africa (Senegal, Cameroon, DRC), making it a rewarding stop for unique, ethically sourced artisanal pieces. It's an ideal pitstop when heading toward the Twelve Apostles or the Spa.

Features Table

Feature	Details
Location	Victoria Road (M6), between Llandudno and Camps Bay, Cape Town
Type	Roadside, open-air artisan stalls
Merchandise	Wood carvings, masks, beaded jewelry, hides, sculptures, ethnic décor
Origin of Goods	Items sourced from across Africa—East, West, Central regions
Access	Free to browse, visible from roadside—great for a scenic shopping stop
Ideal For	Travelers seeking unique, cultural gifts or keepsakes along a coastal drive

This market pairs beautifully with scenic routes—offering distinctive finds against the backdrop of one of Cape Town’s most iconic coastal drives. Want this formatted for a travel guide, day-trip itinerary, or souvenir spotlight?

Feature

Details

Location

Victoria Road (M6), between Llandudno and Camps Bay, Cape Town

Type

Roadside, open-air artisan stalls

Merchandise

Wood carvings, masks, beaded jewelry, hides, sculptures, ethnic décor

Origin of Goods

Items sourced from across Africa—East, West, Central regions

Access

Free to browse, visible from roadside—great for a scenic shopping stop