Floating Restaurant

Zanzibar Town


Despite its name, the restaurant is not actually floating, but perched over the water on a pier at Forodhani Gardens. And despite the wonderful location, service and food can be mediocre. It's a good place to come for a drink though, especially at sunset.


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