eSwatini (Swaziland)
This mall has a decent supermarket and a handful of chain restaurants – Ocean Basket is the best bet.
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Southern Mozambique
Pastries, breads and light meals. It’s one block east of the main street at the southern end of town.
Maputo
A tranquil garden setting with a children’s play area and bay views, plus tasty pastries and coffees.
Uganda
If you forget to pack anything in Kampala, this small supermarket on Commercial St will come in handy.
Kenya
The best grocery store in town. Go here to stock up on essentials if you are camping or self-catering.
Nosy Be
Hell-Ville’s market is a good place to pick up fruit and vegetables for picnics, as well as spices.
Djibouti City
Part of the Kempinski complex, Le Bankoualé overlooks the beach and is great for a candlelit dinner.
Southern Mozambique
For hot, fresh rolls. It’s next to the market, and close enough to dash over to from the bus stand.
Rabat
This popular fast-food joint serves up wallet-friendly waffles, panini, pizza and sandwiches to go.
Eastern Madagascar
Along with the usual assortment of stir-fries and grilled fish, Ravinala also serves decent pizzas.
Southern Tunisia
The name says it all at this lively fast-food-style joint – it’s good, tasty and very filling.
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Serves up wraps, sandwiches, real coffee and all-day breakfasts in a nice little courtyard garden.
Southern Mozambique
Tasty, inexpensive soups, pregos (steak rolls) and sandwiches to eat there or take away.
Southern Tunisia
Cheap Tunisian standards of soup, chicken, and couscous, in a handy location for the bus station.
Senegal
A local favourite, Chez Poulo serves up Senegalese dishes in modest digs not far from the beach.
Arusha
A perennial favourite for burgers of all sorts, as well as pizzas, kebabs and other light meals.
Malawi
For self-catering, the Peoples Supermarket on the main drag sells toiletries, biscuits and milk.
La Digue
The best-stocked supermarket on the island. It sells almost everything self-caterers could want.
Mindelo
One of several handy Fragata supermarkets in the centre. This one is particularly well stocked.
Sal
Found on the square, this is a good old-fashioned cafe-bar that serves simple meals and drinks.
Suez Canal
Thebes dishes out an array of pastries and desserts and is a great ice cream stop on a hot day.
Maputo
This place with counter seating is popular with locals and good for a quick, inexpensive bite.
Mauritius
Self-caterers will find most things they need here in this large, all-purpose supermarket.
Western Cape
Simple sandwiches are on offer, plus some pretty delicious cakes. Try the lemon meringue.
Northern Cape
Serves basic pub grub such as burgers and snack baskets and has a decent beer selection.
Cabo Verde
Tereru di Kultura has a lovely oceanfront terrace and small menu of seafood and pizzas.
Port Said
Self-caterers will find all the groceries they need at this well-stocked supermarket.
Southern Tunisia
Fair and cheap but unsurprising Tunisian standards are served up in this restaurant.
Mozambique
The Central Market in the town centre is the best place to buy fruit and vegetables.
Mozambique
Inexpensive cafe offering pastries and simple local meals in a rather drab interior.
Mauritius
The modern London Way supermarket is on the main road heading towards Pointe d'Esny.
Southern Tunisia
A a small, modern restaurant with Tunisian standards, grilled chicken and the like.
Northern Mozambique
This place has a few Indian Gujarati options among the chicken-and-chip standards.
Suez Canal
This little place serves up pretty decent pizza and has fast and friendly service.
Northern Tanzania
Located at headquarters, Mwahingo Canteen does chicken, pilau, and beans and rice.
Mauritania
Named for the city's football team and considered to have the best pizza in town.
Northern Kenya
This zebra-striped building has decent Kenyan staples and is popular with locals.
Maputo
A worker’s cafe, with sandwiches, soups and inexpensive but filling set menus.
