Shamya's Guidebook

Shamya
Shamya's Guidebook

Food Scene

Right down the road from Bahati, Tilapia is easily accessible and is in a beautiful location. The food, drinks and coffee there are good (if a little pricey), staff speak English, and they have a pool you can enjoy for a fee.
7 locals recommend
Hotel Tilapia Ltd
7 locals recommend
Right down the road from Bahati, Tilapia is easily accessible and is in a beautiful location. The food, drinks and coffee there are good (if a little pricey), staff speak English, and they have a pool you can enjoy for a fee.
A good place to get some work done with reasonable coffee. Food is also available but what really stands out is the view of Mwanza from the rooftop terrace/bar. There is also a club at Gold Crest called Rock Bottom if you want to party 💃🏽
Gold Crest Hotel
Kenyatta Road
A good place to get some work done with reasonable coffee. Food is also available but what really stands out is the view of Mwanza from the rooftop terrace/bar. There is also a club at Gold Crest called Rock Bottom if you want to party 💃🏽
For a lively bar scene right on the lake toward the airport, food and drinks are good!
Tunza Resort
Unnamed Road
For a lively bar scene right on the lake toward the airport, food and drinks are good!
Good food and a great view of Mwanza, right in town on Nyerere Road!
Rooftop Restaurant & Café
Good food and a great view of Mwanza, right in town on Nyerere Road!
One of the best places in Mwanza for super lively parties and concerts! The drinks are always flowing at Cask, shisha/hookah pipes with flavous are available and so is good, satisfying Tanzanian barbecue and food. Caski is on the far side of Rock City Mall.
The Cask Bar & Grill
One of the best places in Mwanza for super lively parties and concerts! The drinks are always flowing at Cask, shisha/hookah pipes with flavous are available and so is good, satisfying Tanzanian barbecue and food. Caski is on the far side of Rock City Mall.
Tasty takeout on Uhuru Street, central location with reliably good food with home delivery.
La Kairo Hotel
Tasty takeout on Uhuru Street, central location with reliably good food with home delivery.
Right in the centre of town, Salma Cone has been a Mwanza staple forever. Quick and tasty TZ food, fresh juices and ice cream all available here! Right outside Salma Cone are multiple street food vendors and nearby are many convenient stores including stationery shops, small grocery stores, pharmacies and a barbershop/hairdressers
Salma Cone
Bantu Street
Right in the centre of town, Salma Cone has been a Mwanza staple forever. Quick and tasty TZ food, fresh juices and ice cream all available here! Right outside Salma Cone are multiple street food vendors and nearby are many convenient stores including stationery shops, small grocery stores, pharmacies and a barbershop/hairdressers
Cute dessert place on Uhuru (next to Khaleed Dry Cleaners)
Vintage cafe
Uhuru Street
Cute dessert place on Uhuru (next to Khaleed Dry Cleaners)
A beautiful spot on the lake close to the airport, go for a Sunday afternoon swim in the infinity pool and a buffet
Malaika Beach Resort
A beautiful spot on the lake close to the airport, go for a Sunday afternoon swim in the infinity pool and a buffet

Sightseeing

Not a yacht club at all so don't expect anything fancy. Still, a chill place to grab some drinks and enjoy the lake breeze right down the road from Bahati. You can also eat there at Mo&Pragz restaurant - the food is expensive but tasty!
Mwanza Yacht Club
Not a yacht club at all so don't expect anything fancy. Still, a chill place to grab some drinks and enjoy the lake breeze right down the road from Bahati. You can also eat there at Mo&Pragz restaurant - the food is expensive but tasty!
A beautiful little island whih is protected by the government. Visit if you want to enjoy being on the lake and are up or a little adventure including hiking and riding a bike as you explore a nature reserve on the lake. You can organise your visit at the Saanane Offices which you pass by on the road to Bahati (so just follow the road toward town to find the offices which are just up from Tilapia)
Saanane Island National Park
A beautiful little island whih is protected by the government. Visit if you want to enjoy being on the lake and are up or a little adventure including hiking and riding a bike as you explore a nature reserve on the lake. You can organise your visit at the Saanane Offices which you pass by on the road to Bahati (so just follow the road toward town to find the offices which are just up from Tilapia)

General

For groceries, sim cards a movie, coffee (top floor) or a meal/drink at Cask
7 locals recommend
Rock City Mall
7 locals recommend
For groceries, sim cards a movie, coffee (top floor) or a meal/drink at Cask
Close to Bahati Bungalow, Bona Sera is great for a drink and music, Tanzanian barbecue, or a coffee. There is also a little grocery shop and a fruit stall on Tuesday mornings!
BONASERA Grill House
Capri Point Road
Close to Bahati Bungalow, Bona Sera is great for a drink and music, Tanzanian barbecue, or a coffee. There is also a little grocery shop and a fruit stall on Tuesday mornings!
Any groceries you might need in a central location
Nono Supermarket
Any groceries you might need in a central location
Easily accessible supermarket in town with familiar faves if you need grocery or snacks or drinks etc
u-turn supermarket
Nkrumah Street
Easily accessible supermarket in town with familiar faves if you need grocery or snacks or drinks etc