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( 42209;
www.victoriafallsbackpackers.com
; 357 Gibson Rd; campsite per person
US$4, dm US$8, s/d without bathroom US$10/20; )
Slightly rough around the edges,
and a bit further away from the centre of town, it nevertheless remains a very good choice
for budget travellers wanting a more laid-back environment.
Bengula Cottages $$
( 45945, 0778-173286;
www.bengulacottages.com
/
; 645 Mahogany Rd; s/d/f low sea-
son US$60/100/ 120, high season $US100/160/220; )
In the leafy suburbs, these at-
tractive units are a solid midrange choice set around a shady pool with paper lanterns
strung up and a relaxed atmosphere. The communal kitchen comes well equipped.
GUESTHOUSE
Eating
AFRICAN, INTERNATIONAL
In Da Belly Restaurant $
( 332077; Victoria Falls Restcamp & Lodges; meals US$5-15; 7am-9.30pm)
Under
a large thatched hut, looking out to a sparkling pool, this relaxed open-air eatery has a
menu of warthog schnitzel, crocodile curry and impala burgers, as well as one of the best
breakfast menus in town. The name is a play on Ndebele, one of the two major population
tribes in Zimbabwe.
Africa Cafe $
(
www.elephantswalk.com/africa_cafe.htm
;
Elephant's Walk Shopping & Art Village;
8am-5pm; )
This appealing outdoor cafe at the Elephant's Walk Shopping & Artist Vil-
lage, with smiley staff, is a great place to refuel with quality coffee, delicious breakfast,
burgers and vegetarian food.
CAFE
Lola's Tapas & Bar $$
( 42994; 8B Landela Complex; tapas US$2-9; 8am-10pm; )
Tapas such as
pata-
tas bravas
and
calamares a la Romana
served by a welcoming couple from Barcelona.
Dine outdoors or in the more intimate indoor area. Jugs of sangria available (US$15).
SPANISH
