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.

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

Sparkly Nicole ordered the grilled chicken skewer.

KINDLY. This means YOU, tour groups!

Ribs shop!

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.

Drinks only at the first window on your left.

Handpainted sign.

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

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

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

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

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

Handpainted sign.

Order up!

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.

I had the ground beef kabob flatbread. Delicious

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.

Handpainted!

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

Buildings, details, and environment.

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.

A perfect patina.

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.

I cannot wait until that area opens.

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

A whole area is yet to open.

An interesting vehicle.

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

Animal Kingdom does.

Approaching Harambe Market from the Kilimanjaro Safari side of things.

Old but operational.

No parking?

Peugeot parking.

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.

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

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.

Exiting Harambe Market, toward the bridge out of Africa.

Colorful.

Hipsters were here.

Exposed header timber.

Ribs shop.

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

Complete with alleys.

Very EPCOT of you, Animal Kingdom.

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

Signs and details.

Hotel details.

Approaching Harambe Market from the Kilimanjaro Safari side of things.

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.

Old but operational.

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.

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.

So perfectly done.

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

Wide shot looking out of the Market.

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

Exiting Harambe Market, toward the bridge out of Africa.

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.

The hotel across the street.

Outside of the market.

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

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.

Proverbial.

The hotel across the street.

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.

Restaurant supplies.

Hotel laundry.

Old, hacked, operational.

Motorbike detail.

IT IS HOT.

Water.

I love this sort of detail.

FAMOUS sausages. I need to try these soon.

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

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

Delivery for the hotel kitchen.

Old, hacked, operational.

Corrugated aluminum serves as a sconce.

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

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

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

Look at how this copper pipe has been aged!

Parched, hot Africa.

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

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

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

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

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

Lock details on the hotel across the street.

Can you see the Mickeys?

Famous sausages.

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.

Look at the top of the fence.

I love this sort of detail.

A vendor brings products to market.

Approaching Harambe Market from the Kilimanjaro Safari side of things.

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

Universal water signage.

Translation: Every problem has its solution.

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.

The hotel across the street.

Repurposed rebar.

Kitamu Grill long shot.

Aged perfection.

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

Got it.

I love this.

Kitchen windows.

Delivery for the hotel kitchen.

Old, hacked, operational.

Signs carried over from the rest of Harambe.

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

A side alley/corner.

Harambe Market.

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

Proverbial.

Signs carried over from the rest of Harambe.

The hotel across the street.

Everything gets reused.

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.

How could I not?

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

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

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.

The hotel across the street.

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

Whisper Garden outside of the hotel.

Welcome to Harambe Market.

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.

I love this sort of detail.

Seating area.

Nicole wanted service!

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!

Umbrellas everywhere.

Table texture.

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!

Reused and repurposed.

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

Reused and repurposed.

Baskets for sale.

Small seating enclave.

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

Reused and repurposed.

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

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!

PLEASE SEAT WHERE YOU LIKE.

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.

Items for “sale” by the train tracks.

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.

Shaded areas are not in short supply.

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

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

Items for “sale” by the train tracks.

This wall is brand new… but really old.

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.

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!

Shaded areas are not in short supply.

Informational signage.

Hoteli Burudika is SO EXPENSIVE! Stay with us!

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

Convenient to have next to a bi-cylce shop.

So ramshackle.

Or one half of a tour group.

The Harambe sign has received some additions.

Another sign that exists just to exist.

Look at the alternate spelling!

How’s your dhow?

Repurposed license plate.

I hear they’re good.

Seems familiar..

Dr. Jomo cures… Marriages and bad debts?

A repurposed drum lid.

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

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

Clever way to tell us to bus our own tables.

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

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

I love that a tire is reused in this manner.

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

I love this. I work in a school.

Signs from New Harambe carry over to here.

Seems familiar..

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.

Corrugated corner.

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

Definitely had a refreshing drink here.

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

More repurposing.

And such!

Look at that old steamer!

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

Sign of life.

OFFICIAL SEAL OF HARAMBE!

“Wash your hands.”

Signs from New Harambe carry over to here.

Keep it moving.

Well, they DO serve alcohol…

Look atop the fence.

Basically: Excuse our dust.

The BEST!

I love this.

And make a new friend.

Breaking gender stereotypes? I love it.

Sign of life.

Good advice.

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

“Entrance.”

Kitamu Grill.

I actually could use a new watch battery…

Classes.

Thotful spot.

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

Bell. Please ring.

Seems familiar..

It’s true. Functional signage.