African grocery
in Giessen.
Saamokolo is your African supermarket at Steinstraße 70: food from Cameroon and West Africa, Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 7:30 pm.
African food
in Giessen.
At the Saamokolo store, Steinstraße 70, you will find what regular supermarkets do not sell: ndolé, koki, eru, bobolo, njansang, plantains, fufu, palm oil and many spices from Cameroon and West Africa.
Over 500 products: flours, beans and grains, frozen and smoked food, drinks, cosmetics and beauty care. Frozen fish, meat and specialities such as ndolé are only available in store.
From Wetzlar, Marburg, Butzbach or Friedberg, we are only a short trip away. Want to check if a product is in stock before you come? Just message us on WhatsApp.
How to
find us.
- AddressSaamokolo
Steinstraße 70, 35390 Gießen - Opening hoursMonday to Saturday: 10 am to 7:30 pm
Closed on Sundays and public holidays - Phone and WhatsApp+49 1521 7868134
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Not in Giessen?
We deliver.
Order from our online shop: we ship anywhere in Germany for a flat rate of €7.99, with DHL, UPS or the post office, always with a tracking number. You can also order online and pick up your order in store for free. Frozen food is sold in store only.
Frequently asked questions about our Giessen store
In store
Where is the Saamokolo African shop in Giessen?
At Steinstraße 70, 35390 Giessen. The “Get directions” button at the top of this page opens the route in Google Maps.
When is the store open?
Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 7:30 pm. Closed on Sundays and public holidays.
How can I pay in store?
By cash or card.
Where do your products come from?
Directly from Cameroon and other African countries, plus brands from Europe and Asia. We work with local partners, without middlemen.
When do new products arrive?
New stock arrives every week by air freight. Waiting for a specific product? Just ask us on WhatsApp.
Do you sell fresh and frozen food?
Yes: plantains, cassava, yam, okra and fruit, plus frozen food such as ndolé, bobolo, fish and meat. Frozen food is sold in store only.
Do you sell cosmetics and braiding hair?
Yes. Shea butter, black soap, hair oils, relaxers and pomades, plus braiding hair such as X-Pression Ultra Braid and Kanekalon in many colours.
Can I check if a product is in stock before coming?
Yes, message us on WhatsApp at +49 1521 7868134 and save yourself a wasted trip.
Do you sell to restaurants and retailers?
Yes. Professionals and restaurants can use our wholesale shop with volume pricing. For large quantities, message us on WhatsApp.
Ordering online
Can I order online and pick up in store?
Yes. Choose in-store pickup at checkout. It is free, and you collect your order during opening hours.
How do I pay in the online shop?
By bank transfer. After ordering, you receive an email with the payment details. Use the invoice number as the payment reference: we prepare your order as soon as the payment arrives.
How much is shipping?
Within Germany, a flat rate of €7.99 per order. You see the cost in your cart before ordering.
How fast will my parcel arrive?
We ship within 24 to 48 hours after payment, with DHL, UPS or the post office. You always receive a tracking number.
Do you ship abroad?
The online shop currently ships within Germany. For delivery to another country, please message us on WhatsApp first.
Do you ship frozen food?
No. Frozen food is sold only in our Giessen store, so the cold chain is never broken.
What if a product is missing?
If an ordered product is no longer available, we let you know and refund the amount.
Can I return my order?
You have a 14-day right of withdrawal: a short email to contact@saamokolo.de is enough. Perishable food and opened hygiene products are excluded. Refunds are made within 14 days.