Jambo!

This extensive photo post is of one of the latest areas to open at Animal Kingdom: Harambe Market! While – at its core – this is nothing but a food court, it’s done with a level of style and detail that is just wonderful to experience. I won’t try to write flowery prose about what I’ve photographed, but I will caption each photo with an explanation. One thing I don’t want to bury in a caption is this: Harambe Market feels as if it has always been there, and you’ve somehow just been missing it.

I’ll anticipate the question I’m sure to get: “Where is this?” Harambe Marketplace is directly behind the Mombasa Marketplace in Harambe. After you cross the bridge into Africa, your first right will take you past Harambe Marketplace on your left (if you reach the trail about which Parkeology waxed poetic, you somehow overshot). If you go straight into Africa rather than making an immediate right, head toward the Wildlife Express to Rafiki’s Planet Watch, and you’ll see Harambe Marketplace on your right. These directions were good enough to have Nicole find me and meet me for lunch, so I have faith in them.

I attempted to sort the (200+) photos into four different galleries. I am aware that there is a ton of overlap between the galleries, but you get what you pay for on this blog… Don’t forget to check out my other New Harambe post as well!

Enjoy,
-ADA
@AtDisneyAgain

PS: The best Hidden Mickey EVER is in Harambe Market. Make sure you read the caption after you click that link.

Food and related items.

Handpainted sign.

I am looking forward to trying this and the ribs next time.

Everything is available at every window – EXCEPT ribs. The ribs are available only at the ribs shop.

I had the ground beef kabob flatbread. Delicious

KINDLY. This means YOU, tour groups!

Everything is available at every window – EXCEPT ribs. The ribs are available only at the ribs shop.

This slapdash sign is fairly clever in that the design allows it to modified should Disney choose to offer different food.

The details of cracked plaster and exposed building materials are a common theme in Harambe Market.

Handpainted sign.

I had the ground beef kabob flatbread. Delicious

Everything is available at every window – EXCEPT ribs. The ribs are available only at the ribs shop.

Everything is available at every window – EXCEPT ribs. The ribs are available only at the ribs shop.

Drinks only at the first window on your left.

I love how they didn’t do the usual Disney-quality food pics and instead chose something that’s more reflective of a photo a shopowner would take of his wares.

Ribs shop!

I must wonder if Kitamu is related – linquistically – to Tamu Tamu.

Everything is available at every window – EXCEPT ribs. The ribs are available only at the ribs shop.

Sparkly Nicole ordered the grilled chicken skewer.

Kabobs – hand painted signage is a big part of Harambe Market.

Order up!

Handpainted!

Buildings, details, and environment.

Water.

Welcome to Harambe Market.

Repurposed rebar.

A perfect patina.

Unfortunately, the left side of this cuts off. It says Harambe Municpal Dev.

So perfectly done.

I love this.

Wares for sale at Harambe Market. There’s a large area near the train track (the Wildlife Express runs right past the market!) with tons of things for sale.

The hotel across the street.

Proverbial.

Exposed header timber.

So many details. So many repurposed and properly-aged surroundings. Everything in working order, but with the appearance of barely hanging on.

FAMOUS sausages. I need to try these soon.

This guy left my table to keep an eye on the entire Market.

The hotel across the street.

A basket seller has wares for sale. As you look around this area, you’ll notice that the sign is a repurposed license plate. There’s even a stool on which the seller can sit, a cashbox for their earnings, and a cooler to keep drinks cold.

Kitchen windows.

A basket seller has wares for sale. As you look around this area, you’ll notice that the sign is a repurposed license plate. There’s even a stool on which the seller can sit, a cashbox for their earnings, and a water jug to stay hydrated.

He looks familiar. Fichwa means “be hidden!” So, the designers are telling us that this is – even though he’s in plain sight – a Hidden Mickey.

Approaching Harambe Market from the Kilimanjaro Safari side of things.

Look at the top of the fence.

Parched, hot Africa.

A side alley/corner.

I just love New Harambe, so I threw this pic in…

Aged perfection.

Hotel laundry.

No parking?

Kitamu Grill long shot.

A whole area is yet to open.

Lock details on the hotel across the street.

Wares for sale at Harambe Market. There’s a large area near the train track (the Wildlife Express runs right past the market!) with tons of things for sale.

Wares for sale at Harambe Market. There’s a large area near the train track (the Wildlife Express runs right past the market!) with tons of things for sale.

Restaurant supplies.

Very important here in Africa. Also very fitting with Rafiki’s so nearby.

Harambe Market.

Opening soon… SOON. Trust me, you’ll want to read the Disney Parks Blog article about this one.

IT IS HOT.

This means something.

Wares for sale at Harambe Market. There’s a large area near the train track (the Wildlife Express runs right past the market!) with tons of things for sale.

Old but operational.

So many details. So many repurposed and properly-aged surroundings. Everything in working order, but with the appearance of barely hanging on.

This is the rental/leasing office for the Market. Gotta ring to get help. It’s a real bell that rings – Nicole tested it for us.

How could I not?

Approaching Harambe Market from the Kilimanjaro Safari side of things.

Translation: Every problem has its solution.

Gutters that wouldn’t get much use in Africa are important in “Africa.”

I love this! A local drink cart vendor is on break at Harambe Market, having lunch.

Whisper Garden outside of the hotel.

A basket seller has wares for sale. As you look around this area, you’ll notice that the sign is a repurposed license plate. There’s even a stool on which the seller can sit, a cashbox for their earnings, and a cooler to keep drinks cold.

Delivery for the hotel kitchen.

Complete with alleys.

Old but operational.

A basket seller has wares for sale. As you look around this area, you’ll notice that the sign is a repurposed license plate. There’s even a stool on which the seller can sit, a cashbox for their earnings, and a cooler to keep drinks cold.

Peugeot parking.

You’ve seen this tree-climbing apparatus in National Geographic before.

Got it.

Look at how this copper pipe has been aged!

ACTUAL warning sign, but in the correct style to fit the area.

Famous sausages.

So many details. So many repurposed and properly-aged surroundings. Everything in working order, but with the appearance of barely hanging on.

A vendor brings products to market.

I like this little nook, I wish it had a covering like much of the rest of the area.

Everything has a reason – this dilapidated hinge ostensibly used to hold a glass cover over the menu board.

Wares for sale at Harambe Market. There’s a large area near the train track (the Wildlife Express runs right past the market!) with tons of things for sale.

Signs carried over from the rest of Harambe.

The hotel across the street.

Corrugated aluminum serves as a sconce.

Exiting Harambe Market, toward the bridge out of Africa.

After you round the corner past Mombasa Marketplace, you’ll see the first hint that something’s changed. There’s a new Train Service sign.

An old wheelcover serves as the back of a light fixture.

Very EPCOT of you, Animal Kingdom.

A basket seller has wares for sale. As you look around this area, you’ll notice that the sign is a repurposed license plate. There’s even a stool on which the seller can sit, a cashbox for their earnings, and a cooler to keep drinks cold.

I cannot wait until that area opens.

Signs carried over from the rest of Harambe.

Old, hacked, operational.

A basket seller has wares for sale. As you look around this area, you’ll notice that the sign is a repurposed license plate. There’s even a stool on which the seller can sit, a cashbox for their earnings, and a cooler to keep drinks cold.

This guy left my table to keep an eye on the entire Market.

Delivery for the hotel kitchen.

This guy left my table to keep an eye on the entire Market.

I love this sort of detail.

The Middle-Eastern influence is clear in many African towns.

I just love New Harambe, so I threw this pic in…

Wares for sale at Harambe Market. There’s a large area near the train track (the Wildlife Express runs right past the market!) with tons of things for sale.

They built a street. A street that feels like it’s been there the whole time.

Universal water signage.

Hotel details.

Motorbike detail.

Proverbial.

This bird of prey joined me, atop the wall behind my table.

Animal Kingdom does.

I love this sort of detail.

Colorful.

I love this sort of detail.

This was a bit of an annoying shot to get in the middle of the day, when the place was full of people. Patience…

Ribs shop.

Hipsters were here.

The hotel across the street.

Everything gets reused.

Approaching Harambe Market from the Kilimanjaro Safari side of things.

The hotel across the street.

Old, hacked, operational.

This bird of prey joined me, atop the wall behind my table.

Outside of the market.

Can you see the Mickeys?

Exiting Harambe Market, toward the bridge out of Africa.

Wide shot looking out of the Market.

Old, hacked, operational.

Harambe Market’s main window, between the sausage shack and Kitamu Grill.

I just love New Harambe, so I threw this pic in…

An interesting vehicle.

The hotel across the street.

Signs and details.

Seating area.

Lots of smaller tables for those who don’t want to make new friends.

Lots of smaller tables for those who don’t want to make new friends.

Huge seating area with lots and lots of shade. This is perfect for Animal Kingdom!

Table texture.

Reused and repurposed.

Items for “sale” by the train tracks.

Nicole’s camera. I have and love the same one. In fact, this camera’s picture is sort of a self portrait.

Huge seating area with lots and lots of shade. This is perfect for Animal Kingdom!

There was an opening ceremony! The first guest got chanted and clapped in promptly at 11:00am!

Shaded areas are not in short supply.

Lots of smaller tables for those who don’t want to make new friends.

Seating areas at Harambe Market encourage communal seating, allowing you to make friends who are passing through this village just like you are.

Lots of smaller tables for those who don’t want to make new friends.

Seating areas at Harambe Market encourage communal seating, allowing you to make friends who are passing through this village just like you are.

Baskets for sale.

This wall is brand new… but really old.

Seating areas at Harambe Market encourage communal seating, allowing you to make friends who are passing through this village just like you are.

Huge seating area with lots and lots of shade. This is perfect for Animal Kingdom!

Lots of smaller tables for those who don’t want to make new friends.

Nicole wanted service!

Small seating enclave.

Shaded areas are not in short supply.

Umbrellas everywhere.

Seating areas at Harambe Market encourage communal seating, allowing you to make friends who are passing through this village just like you are.

Reused and repurposed.

PLEASE SEAT WHERE YOU LIKE.

Reused and repurposed.

Items for “sale” by the train tracks.

Lots of smaller tables for those who don’t want to make new friends.

Huge seating area with lots and lots of shade. This is perfect for Animal Kingdom!

Huge seating area with lots and lots of shade. This is perfect for Animal Kingdom!

Huge seating area with lots and lots of shade. This is perfect for Animal Kingdom!

Huge seating area with lots and lots of shade. This is perfect for Animal Kingdom!

Informational signage.

It’s true. Functional signage.

Classes.

Sign of life.

Many signs are in both languages. Also, look at the anchoring cement in that pole up top: handprints, as it was just added in.

The Harambe sign has received some additions.

More repurposing.

Seems familiar..

There will always be advertising in a market – people have things to sell.

Look atop the fence.

“Entrance.”

Breaking gender stereotypes? I love it.

Convenient to have next to a bi-cylce shop.

I actually could use a new watch battery…

“Wash your hands.”

Another sign that exists just to exist.

It’s like when hotels warn you not to buy pizza from the fliers under your door.

Just across town! Our hotel is better than that Malimwengu Guest House.

OFFICIAL SEAL OF HARAMBE!

Basically: Excuse our dust.

Corrugated corner.

The BEST!

And make a new friend.

Hoteli Burudika is SO EXPENSIVE! Stay with us!

Or one half of a tour group.

Seems familiar..

Look at the alternate spelling!

Kitamu Grill.

Good advice.

I hear they’re good.

A repurposed drum lid.

Signs from New Harambe carry over to here.

These remind me of John Travolta’s shoes in Saturday Night Fever.

I love this.

Bell. Please ring.

Definitely had a refreshing drink here.

Signs from New Harambe carry over to here.

He looks familiar. Fichwa means “be hidden!” So, the designers are telling us that this is – even though he’s in plain sight – a Hidden Mickey.

Clever way to tell us to bus our own tables.

Keep it moving.

There will always be advertising in a market – people have things to sell.

There will always be advertising in a market – people have things to sell.

Well, they DO serve alcohol…

Thotful spot.

Look at that old steamer!

So ramshackle.

I love this. I work in a school.

This sign has no reason to exist, but it does. I love it.

Repurposed license plate.

Dr. Jomo cures… Marriages and bad debts?

Seems familiar..

And such!

There will always be advertising in a market – people have things to sell.

How’s your dhow?

I love that a tire is reused in this manner.

Sign of life.

There will always be advertising in a market – people have things to sell.

The wires tell you that they’ve got some serious bandwidth.