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Shopping in Africa

  1. A

    Supermarché Jinane

    A large supermarket stocked with all the essentials.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Souq Bab al-Luq

    For fresh fruit and vegetables try Souq Bab al-Luq.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Protea Book House

    The Protea Book House also sells secondhand titles.

    reviewed

  4. D

    English Bookshop

    New titles and second-hand English-language novels.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Kingston's Bookshop

    Kingston's bookshop offers an excellent selection.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Ethio Supermarket

    It never closes and is well stocked - enough said.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Libraire Soleil

    Has a good selection of French novels and history.

    reviewed

  8. Mama Lucy Supermarket

    Mama Lucy Supermarket is handy for self-caterers.

    reviewed

  9. Shoppers' Plaza

    For Western-style shopping, try Shoppers' Plaza .

    reviewed

  10. H

    Papeterie Centrale

    Papeterie Centrale has the city's best postcards.

    reviewed

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  12. I

    Mawazo Gallery & Art Café

    High-quality paintings, woodcarvings and crafts.

    reviewed

  13. J

    Nostalgia

    From framed Arabic ad prints to escargot forks.

    reviewed

  14. ACML Bookshop

    Has one of the better selections in Alexandria.

    reviewed

  15. Safari Den

    Gear for 4WD expeditions is sold at Safari Den.

    reviewed

  16. K

    Wasanii Art Gallery

    A showcase for up-and-coming Tanzanian artists.

    reviewed

  17. L

    Spar

    The largest grocery-store chain on the island.

    reviewed

  18. M

    Ecomarché

    In Point E, the Ecomarché is pretty good.

    reviewed

  19. Watamu Supermarket

    Watamu Supermarket is handy for self-caterers.

    reviewed

  20. N

    Mahomed & Co Supermercado

    Small, but conveniently located supermarket.

    reviewed

  21. SEA Supermarket

    SEA Supermarket near the market has an ATM.

    reviewed

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  23. Supermarché 2000

    The best-stocked place for self-caterers.

    reviewed

  24. O

    Text Book Centre - Kijabe St

    One of the best bookshops in East Africa.

    reviewed

  25. P

    Text Book Centre - Westlands

    One of the best bookshops in East Africa.

    reviewed

  26. Q

    Ras Dashen Supermarket

    Load up on Simien Mountain supplies here.

    reviewed

  27. KK Supermarket

    Next to Pastelaria Flôr d'Avineda.

    reviewed