Before travelling, most people tend to spend much of their time researching restaurants where they will wine and dine. There’s no doubt that travellers ought to take much of their time researching on restaurants, but the problem is, most travellers spend their time looking at conventional restaurants instead of researching for unusual restaurants -diners which offer something different from the normal. Below, we share with you some unusual, but very cool restaurants that you will find when you travel to Africa.
The Rock (Zanzibar)
The Rock is a unique restaurant which is located on top of a huge rock in the middle of the Michanvi Pingwe beach. The only way to reach the restaurant is on foot. Once travellersreach the restaurant, they have to climb up the wooden stairs which take them to the top of the rock where 12 tables await. As travellers indulge in the delicate cuisine and sip the sparkling wine offered at this restaurant, they get stunning aerial views of the surrounding areas while the breeze from the Indian Ocean cools their hearts, bodies and minds. Though unusual, The Rock restaurant does offer modern features such as Wi-Fi meaning that travellers can chat with friends online, play roulette at their favourite online casinos or conduct their business online on top of a rock!
Ali Barbour’s Cave (Kenya)
Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant is one of those restaurants that visitors to Kenya need not miss. This restaurant is located inside a naturally sculpted coral cave which is found 10 meters below ground surface. This restaurant has over 20 tables and it’s properly lit with some lanterns 24/7. As travellers indulge in the seafood dishes served at the restaurant, they get to view the beautiful ‘falling’ rocks inside the cave.
Cargo Hold Restaurant (South Africa)
Cargo Hold restaurant is found in Durban, South Africa. This restaurant is situated in a replica ship with glass walls placed in the middle of a shark aquarium. There are over 12 tables inside the restaurant. As travellers enjoy their food, they get to see sharks and other aquatic animals swimming around. The restaurant serves both local and foreign dishes as well as local and foreign beverages.
La Tante DC 10 (Ghana)
The La Tante DC 10 is a unique restaurant that is located inside an old plane in Ghana. Most people have become accustomed to being served snacks and light foods while inside a plane but when you enter the La Tante DC 10 restaurant, you will find all sorts of dishes including local dishes. The La Tante DC 10 restaurant serves more than 100 customers at a time.
Baobab Tree bar (South Africa)
The Baobab Tree bar is technically a bar but it finds itself on this list owing to its uniqueness. This bar is found inside the huge trunk of a baobab tree. Those who intend to visit this bar will find it near Modjadjiskloof in South Africa’s Limpopo province. Baobab Tree bar can accommodate 15 people at a time. All sorts of beverages are served here including local and foreign beers.
