
Located in the tourist haven of Hoedspruit in South Africa, Munene Art Gallery offers a well-established, convenient and safe space to discover and appreciate the beauty of African art and authentic handmade objects.
Our diverse collection is ethically sourced from traditional artisans and craftsmen and each piece tells a unique story that captures the essence of the artist.
Visit us to find the perfect item or gift to remember your adventure in beautiful South Africa.




The meaning of
Munene
The word MUNENE is Kenyan in origin.
In the Kikuyu language it means 'chief' or 'leader', someone or something in a position of great authority.
In Swahili, MUNENE means 'huge' or 'big'
One step inside the Munene Art Gallery and the choice of name is clear; the variety of carefully selected handcrafted wares is impressive.

Munene's Mission
We believe in ethical and smart shopping. All of our African inspired handcrafted goods are carefully selected to ensure they align with our core values.

Diverse

In style

Handcrafted

Evocative

Fair Trade
What our happy clients say

I've travelled extensively and have
never found a place with such a wide variety, it's truly one of a kind. They have a huge range of artifacts, clothes, jewelry, art, beaded goods, sculpures & literally anything you can think of.
Ashley Wilson - USA

This shop is the BEST with unique items from all over Africa. The owner was very helpful and explained the stories behind the items in great detail. Stuff for the kids too! Everything was priced in rands and was very reasonably. We will be back.
Everett Family - Australia

Where to begin! Curio shopping is always one of the highlights of my trips to South Africa and Munene Art Gallery in Hoedspruit is a real gem with a huge range and authentic well priced products.
Marieke Jansen - Netherlands