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Mama Africa Eating House

Victoria Falls Road, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
(013) 41725
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

We stumbled across Mama Africa Eating house after our hike around the falls. The setting under the trees was lovely and cool. Prices were very reasonable and servings more than adequate. Licensed - so enjoyed a local Zambezi Lager with our meal. Service friendly and effecient. Highly recommended

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Miami
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 via mobile

Rather than eat in the hotel sted in here bases on the tripadvisor review. Five people, two meals ok three misses. My bream fish fillets were dry and flavorless, two hot pots, one ok with game the other with dried meat was too chewy. Elephant Turd steak T bone was I identifiable and totally well done, not as ordered. Forgot... More

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Sydney
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Every meal was great. The portions were generous. The pink guava juice was the best I'd ever had. The service was prompt. The outside atmosphere was pleasant (thanks to the live music and Ndebele dancing). The lighting was soft and at the end of it all, the bill was very reasonable! If you only have one night in Victoria Falls,... More

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Dorking
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6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We went twice, once for a drink and then again for supper. Each visit was fun, the live music certainly a bonus. Food was basic but good value, very friendly staff and we figured about the only place to eat in the area apart from hotels.

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See 2 more reviews by Magglington for Victoria Falls
San Francisco, California
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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

So it is a touristy thing to do, but heck, you're on vacation/holiday right? Our taxi driver asked us if we had been to Mama Africa. That was the first we heard of it. We couldn't get a reservation for the same day so we took the option to eat at the snake bar instead. Okay, so there aren't any... More

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Alcester, United Kingdom
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26 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

My boyfriend and I wanted to try some local Zimbabwean cuisine and asked at our hostel (Shoestrings, see separate review) for recommendations. A member of staff from our hostel was on her way home, so walked us firstly to another place where we could have got sadza and stew for a mere $2! Sadly, there was a power cut at... More

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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

i had sadza and chicken curry, a bit hot (just the way i like it) then danced the night away with the band and traditional dancers. great entertainment.

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See 8 more reviews by SiboChadyiwa for Victoria Falls
Ridgewood, New Jersey
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

Visited with my tour group for our farewell dinner. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Great atmosphere, nice decor, excellent service. My food was OK, but a few of my friends weren't impressed with the food at all. Not cheap either, but overall an enjoyable experience.

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See 3 more reviews by Joe B for Victoria Falls
florida
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36 restaurant reviews
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47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

There is a nice display of foods with a dinner show that lasts for about 45 minutes. Go eat and enjoy dining outside in this beautiful location. The desserts could be a little tastier, kinda bland.

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Ottawa, Canada
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8 restaurant reviews
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

Loved this place! And they served authentic local dishes, coming in individual pots on your table. Candles are everywhere, and at 7 pm the band starts up. About the only complaint we have is that the music played was clearly NOT African, but closer to being chosen from the first books published for the do-it-yourself-organ-player from the 1980s...

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