Nelspruit shopping – malls, markets & silk
Posted on 04. May, 2010 by admin in Nelspruit
Shopping in Nelspruit may not possess the glitz and glam that are so evident in other South African cities, but there’s plenty here to satisfy those with a need to splash some cash. Some even come from Johannesburg to shop in Nelspruit as it is home to some great independent shops and farm stalls around Lowveld. There is also a couple of modern malls and some smaller Nelspruit shopping centres around the White River Road area. Over the weekends bargain hunters will also be able to grab themselves a bargain at one of the flea markets in Nelspruit. Check of JF’s guide to shopping in Nelspruit.
Shopping centres and malls in Nelspruit:
Riverside Mall
White River Road, Riverside Park, Nelspruit Tel: +27 (0)13 757 0080, Email: cvonabo@omigpi.com
Nelspruit’s Riverside Mall is the most comprehensive shopping centre in the city. Just by the Lowveld Botanical Gardens, this classy Nelspruit mall is home to around 140 shops, 15 eateries, a cinema and a games arcade. Shops here include national chains, boutiques, African handicraft stores, banks, bookshops and everything in between.
I’Langa Mall
Corners of Bitterbessie Street and Flamboyant Street, Nelspruit, Tel: + 27 (0)83 534 1253, Email: gm@ilangamall.com
As the newest shopping centre in Nelspruit, I’Langa is well equipped with everything the modern shopper could desire. The malls conbines convenience shopping, restaurants, home decor stores and trusted fashion brands. There are also plenty of South African favourites and independent stands.
Casterbridge Farm Shopping Centre
White River Road, Nelspruit, Tel: +27 (0)82 553 8919
The Casterbridge Farm Shopping Centre is only small but has some interesting shops and stalls. The biggest attraction here is the White River Gallery which exhibits work from contemporary South African artists in a energy-efficient environment.
The Grove Shopping Centre
White River Road, Nelspruit, Tel: +27 (0)13 757 0942
The Grove Centre is a small Nelspruit shopping centre with a range of stores, restaurants and an exhibition centre.
Village Shopping Mall
Corner Ehmke and Murray Streets Nelspruit
This small Nelspruit mall is home to a handle of local and independent shops. It’s not the place to go if you want to shop til you drop but it’s a good place for relaxed browsing.
Steiltes Shopping Centre
Cormer of Aurora Street and Skylab Street, Steiltes, Nelspruit, Tel: +27 (0)13 744 9238
Not typical holidaymakers shopping, Steiltes Shopping Centre in Nelspruit contains a variety of hardware, garden and home furnishing stores.
Markets and other shopping in Nelspruit:
Flea markets in Nelspruit
Nelspruit flea markets are a great place to pick up cut-price clothing, antiques, toys, arts and crafts and electrical goods. You can find flea markets in Nelspruit at Hall’s Gateway on Saturday and Sunday, the Promenade Centre on Saturday and Prorom Square on Friday.
Tsakani Silk Farm
Agricultural College Road, Friednheim, Nelspruit, Tel: +27 (0)13 755 3213, Email: infor@tsankanisilk.co.za
This exclusive shop and factory makes and sells wild and cultivated silk products. The items here are made by local experts and are hand spun and woven given them a unique character that hasn’t been replicated anywhere else in the world. From clothing to home furnishings, things don’t get more exclusive than the Tsakani Silk Farm in Nelspruit.
Bosch Studio
White River Road, Nelspruit, Tel: +27 (0)13 751 2859
This small ceramic studio sells a range of work from artist Anton Bosch including large panels. This is a good place to pick up something truly original to return home with.
