Location: Mwanza
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Mwanza is a mid-sized port city on the southern eastern shores of Lake Victoria in north western Tanzania. With a population of over 800,000, it is at the moment Tanzania's second largest city, after Dar es Salaam. Mwanza is the capital of the surrounding Mwanza Region but it is splitted and actually covers two of the seven districts of the region (Ilemela to the North, and Nyamagana to the South), which are administered separately (they are themselves subdivided respectively into ten and twelve wards).
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1. Kamanga Ferry
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Kamanga Ferry is used as an ordinary service going back and forth crossing the Gulf of Mwanza during daytime. It can be used as a reasonable priced trip over the lake. You can see Mwanza downtown from the lakeside and also some nice islands on the 20-minutes trip to Kamanga. Arriving there, it is possible to buy another ticket for the way back and directly go back with the same ship.
Reviewed By alan-m0705 - Mwanza, Tanzania
It is very nice and good experience I had.I enjoyed to travel with the ferry.I could view the things surround the lake especially the Bismarck rock. I enjoyed a lot
2. Anglican Cathedral
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Anglican Church is one of the buildings still existing from the British period in Mwanza and can be visited during daytime. On Sundays, the English-speaking service begins at 9 am. The old and smaller church building used by the British is not used for services anymore, services are now held in the newer and bigger church building near to the street.
3. Post Office
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
The old Post Office is still used for national and international post services. It offers stamps, money transfers, parcel services. Charge national letter: 500-3000 TSh (depending on weight) Charge Standard letter to Europe: 1600 TSh
4. Rock City Mall
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
5. Bismarck Rock
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Bismarck Rock is the symbol of Mwanza. Located at the shores of Lake Victoria, visitors can have a rest in the park and enjoy the stunning view of the Rock formation and the Lake. The rock is named after the German chancellor (1871-1890) Otto von Bismarck, still referring to the history of Mwanza founded in the colonial period of "German East Africa".
Reviewed By Travelingsolorocks
I went on a boat tour around the lake including the Bismarck rock and several other of the little islands strewn around lake victoria near Mwanza. My guide was Gabriel, you can find him and his boat just in front of the Bismarck rock. If you like to climb rocks this is the perfect tour for you!
6. European Cemetery
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
In the area of Capri Point, following the road passing Tilapia Hotel and the Yacht Club, keep on going straight on the dirt road, and you will find the gate that leads to an historic cemetery. There are tombs dating back to the late 19th century. There are graves of German and British colonialists, as well as recent graves of Tanzanians and people from various origins.
7. Sukuma Museum
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4.0 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By CFEIII - Austin, United States
We really enjoyed our visit to the museum and the dancing, singing, drum playing, with many from the village. The snake dance was very good. The drums that were played, plus the ones on display were beautiful to see and hear. Interesting about the early iron works.
8. Samaki Corner
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
At the roundabout between Station Rd and Kenyatta Rd the statue of the famous Lake Victoria Tilapia fish can be found. It is a meeting point in the centre of Mwanza which can be found easily. The Samaki (Swahili for fish) symbolises the economic activity of the fishermen of Mwanza. It is a place where you can take photographs with the Tilapia fish.
9. M.V. Victoria
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3.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By herichizo - Mwanza, Tanzania
MV Victoria is a Lake Victoria ferry operated by the Marine Services Company Limited of Tanzania. MV Victoria was still out of commission; however, hopes are high that it will start again in late 2017 or 2018
10. Saanane Island National Park
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3.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By aset0205 - Olgiy, Mongolia
I really enjoyed walking around the island and learning some history of Mwanza. It was great fun seeing some animals up close. I could have done without the lion in a cage though. I think noones can.t do better than miraclewildlifesafaritours. Thank you.
