Not far from the residence you can find a shop for phone cards, bottled or canned water and soft drinks (PHOTO 1). On the asphalt road towards Mafarasi you will immediately find a pharmacy, another pharmacy you can find in the center of Mafarasi. At the crossroads between the roads that lead to Kiniasini and Pongwe you will find a currency exchange with good exchange rates if you do not want to go to Stone Town. (remember to bring your passport)
Excluding markets, pharmacies and bars - restaurants prices are generally negotiable. By negotiable I mean that we are guests, rich for those who host us, and I think it is normal that prices for us are higher than for the inhabitants of Zanzibar. Negotiation is, many times, part of the game. If you give in easily next time they will ask you for more, if you are unreasonable you become ridiculous. As far as I am concerned, if I like what I want to buy I try to start a negotiation that respects the seller and satisfies my desire to save money. You can find the exchange at the crossroads of the roads to Kiniasini and Pongwe, remember to bring your passport.
Learn MoreAlways available outside the residence you can book taxis individually or through the Masai boys always available to call a free one. Our reference is TUMBO because: he speaks Italian, very kind, if busy he will send you one of his 4 sons all speaking English. Tel. +255777417536.