Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Mayi
TANZANIAN $
(Rwagasore St; meals Tsh3000-7000; lunch & dinner) Pricey for local food, but the
little thatch huts and lack of traffic noise make this one of the most pleasant dining spots in
Mwanza's centre.
D.V.N Restaurant
TANZANIAN $
(Nyamagana Rd; meals Tsh3000-4000;
breakfast, lunch & dinner) Excellent local fare
served fast and cheap.
Salma Cone
SNACKS $
(Bantu St; breakfast, lunch & dinner) Sambusas, ice cream and juice. Open until 11pm,
it's a fun corner to lounge during the evening.
U-Turn
(Nkrumah St) is Mwanza's best-stocked grocery, though smaller cheaper shops
like
Nono Supermarket
(Lumumba Rd) and
Zuher Bandali
(Uhuru St) are scattered
around town. All three open Sundays.
INFORMATION
Bookshops
Bookspot
(Kenyatta Rd) New and used books in English and national park maps. Also has
traditional masks and carvings on display.
Garage
Fortes Africa
( 028-250 0561; www. fortes-africa.com; Station Rd)
Internet Access
Karibu Corner
(Kenyatta Rd; per hr Tsh1300;
8am-7pm Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm Sun)
Expensive, but fast.
Internet Resources
Mwanza Guide
(
www.mwanza-guide.com
)
Medical Services
Aga Khan Health Centre
( 028-250 2474; Miti Mrefu St; 24hr) For minor illnesses.
Bugando Hospital
(Wurzburg Rd) The government hospital has a 24-hour casualty depart-
ment.
Global Pharmacy
(Bantu St;
8am-10.30pm)
