Travel Reference
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attend a meeting of the Zanzibar Rotary Club while you're on the island. The
club is very active, raising funds for health and educational needs. Recent pro-
jects have included assistance to Makunduchi Hospital, donation of school
desks to a local school and ongoing assistance to Zanzibar's albino community.
Check out their Facebook page for more details. Meetings are currently held
Wednesdays at 5pm at the Zanzibar Serena Hotel, but as the venue sometimes
changes, it's best to drop a line first to rotary@zanzibar.cc.
KIPONDA
Mercury's
EUROPEAN $$
( 024-223 3076; meals Tsh8000-16,000; lunch & dinner) Named in honour of Queen
vocalist Freddie Mercury, this scruffy but popular place is Stone Town's main waterside
hang-out. On offer are seafood grills, pasta dishes and pizza, and a well-stocked bar and a
terrace that's a favourite location for sipping sundowners.
MALINDI
Passing Show
ZANZIBARI $
(Malawi Rd; meals Tsh2500-5000) Mingle with the locals and enjoy inexpensive pilaus
and other standards at this Zanzibar institution opposite Ciné Afrique.
Al-Shabany
ZANZIBARI $
(off Malawi Rd; meals from Tsh4000; breakfast & lunch) This is another local favour-
ite, with delicious pilau and biryani, plus chicken and chips. It's on a small side street just
off Malawi Rd and east of Creek Rd, near Sealand Hotel.
MKUNAZINI
Green Garden Restaurant
EUROPEAN $$
(meals Tsh9000-10,000; lunch & dinner) This no-frills, backpacker-friendly place op-
posite Jambo Guest House has outdoor and upstairs covered eating areas and a large menu
featuring hummus, curries, pizzas, fish, milkshakes, smoothies and more.
VUGA
Sambusa Two Tables Restaurant
ZANZIBARI $$
