Our merchandise collection celebrates East African craftsmanship, culture, and adventure. Each item is thoughtfully sourced from local artisans and communities, carrying a story of heritage, resilience, and connection to the landscapes we explore. Buy for you, your friends or family a piece of East Africa’s soul with our selection of authentic merchandise. Shop with us to support livelihoods and preserve the gems of East Africa.
Handcrafted in bustling markets and workshops across East Africa, particularly in Kampala (Uganda) and Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), where vibrant Kitenge fabrics have been woven and printed for generations using traditional dyeing techniques passed down through families.
Skilled women artisans from urban cooperatives (Kikuubo Market) and rural sewing groups (Mbuya Women's Effort Group), often part of women's empowerment initiatives that provide training and fair wages.
Purchases support women's economic independence, preserve textile traditions, and fund community education programs, reducing reliance on unsustainable practices while promoting cultural continuity.
Perfect companions for safari days, city walks, everyday adventures and brings along the East African colour and culture wherever you go. Perfect for safari outfits, heritage souvenirs, or adding a touch of vibrant African flair to your daily wardrobe, evoking memories of wildlife journeys.
Our Kitenge bags and scarves feature bold, colorful patterns inspired by African motifs, made from 100% cotton for durability together with comfort. Bags come in tote or crossbody styles with sturdy handles; scarves are lightweight and versatile for wrapping or accessorizing.
Created in the vast savannahs of southern Kenya and northern Tanzania, around the Maasai Mara and Ngorongoro regions, where beading is a centuries-old art form using glass beads traded along ancient caravan routes.
Maasai women artisans from semi-nomadic communities, who gather in groups to craft pieces that reflect social status, colors symbolizing elements like red for bravery and blue for the sky.
Sales empower Maasai women economically, fund community health, education projects, and support wildlife conservancies where Maasai act as stewards, reducing human wildlife conflict.
Maasai jewelry captures the essence of safari heritage wear it as a reminder of encounters with lions and elephants, or the rhythmic dances during cultural visits, linking you to East Africa's nomadic adventures.
Hand beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings in vibrant reds, blues, and whites, made with durable glass beads with leather cords. Each piece is unique, lightweight, and adjustable for everyday wear.
Fashioned in the arid plains of the North East, Uganda's Karamoja region, where beading traditions date back to nomadic warrior cultures, using locally sourced beads and natural materials.
Karamojong women from pastoralist clans, who create jewelry as part of communal gatherings, incorporating designs that symbolize clan identity and resilience.
Supports marginalised communities and helps sustain traditional craftsmanship.
A meaningful reminder of Uganda's rich cultural diversity and heritage routes.
Bold, multi-layered necklaces and bracelets with earthy tones and geometric patterns, crafted from recycled glass beads and leather. Sturdy and symbolic, ideal for layering or as statement pieces.
Designed by Makubo Adventures and produced in collaboration with local suppliers. The items are printed in Kampala, Uganda, using fabrics sourced from East African mills, inspired by the region's wildlife motifs and a touch of an adventure ethos.
Local Ugandan tailors and printers from small workshops, often youth led enterprises promoting sustainable fashion in collaboration with Makubo Adventures.
Supports urban livelihoods in Uganda, funds wildlife conservation initiatives, and promotes local enterprises with responsible production.
Designs are inspired by safari life, outdoor exploration, and adventure travel.
Adjustable cotton safari caps with embroidered logos and breathable t-shirts in various sizes, featuring designs like "East Africa Explorer." Soft, durable, and machine-washable for everyday use.
Sourced from high altitude farms in East Africa, where fertile soils and ideal climates produce exceptional coffee, roasted from beans grown on the volcanic slopes of Mount Elgon (Uganda), Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), and the highlands of Rwanda and Kenya, where coffee farming dates back to colonial introductions but is now community driven.
Smallholder farmers from cooperatives in these regions, who hand-pick and process beans using traditional methods.
Boosts rural economies, supports fair trade practices, and funds reforestation efforts to combat deforestation in coffee-growing areas.
Savor the bold flavors that fuel East African adventures perfect for reminiscing about misty mountain hikes or savannah sunrises during your safari journeys.
Premium arabica coffee beans or ground packs in 250g 500g sizes, with medium-dark roasts offering notes of chocolate, citrus, and berry. Ethically sourced and vacuum-sealed for freshness.
Handwoven in rural villages across Uganda (e.g., near Lake Bunyonyi), Kenya's coastal regions, and Tanzania's highlands, using techniques honed over generations with natural fibers like sisal and papyrus.
Women artisans from weaving cooperatives, often in groups that pass skills to younger generations.
Empowers women through income generation, preserves indigenous weaving arts, and promotes sustainable harvesting of materials, aiding environmental conservation.
These baskets echo the practical elegance of East African heritage, you can use them for picnics on safaris or as decor reminders of East Africa's beauty.
Intricately patterned baskets in various sizes, made from natural, dyed fibers for durability and eco-friendliness. Ideal for storage, decor, or carrying essentials.
