Six acres of stalls off Suna Road, on the edge of Kibra, make up Nairobi's second largest mitumba market and one of the city's best addresses for real vintage. Traders here sort rails by item rather than piling everything into bales, so a proper leather jacket or a pair of worn in Levi's is far easier to spot than across town at Gikomba. Baby clothes were the original trade back in the 1980s and remain some of the best value on offer. Go on a Wednesday or Saturday morning, when new stock lands and the best pieces are still on the rail. Bring cash, bring patience, and expect to haggle; the first price is never the last one.

If you're looking for amazing sunset views in Arusha, go to the rooftop of the Gran Melia. They have amazing Peruvian-Spanish tapas, boozy cocktails and the best views of Mount Meru. And, if you're lucky (and it's a clear day), you can catch a glimpse of Mount Kilimajaro!

Can you ever have too much jewellery? We think not! Especially when you buy it as a souvenir (for yourself of course!). Sidai Designs is our fave place to shop in Arusha. They combine traditional African craftsmanship with modern designs.