Lake Victoria Zone

• Ilemela
• Nyamagana
• Kwimba
• Sunve
• Misungwi
• Magu
• Sengerema
• Buchosa
• Ukerewe

Mwanza Region in Brief

• The city of Mwanza is the major Tanzanian port on Lake Victoria and a centre of economic importance in the region. The lake borders Uganda to the north – west, and Kenya to the north – east, and export and transport between the countries is a foundation of Mwanza’s economy. Around the city of Mwanza, the land is primarily devoted to agricultural enterprise. Tea, cotton, and coffee plantations throughout the area produce large volumes of cash crops that pass through Mwanza on their way to the market. For visitors, the city makes a good base from which to explore nearby Rubondo Island National Park and the western parts of the Serengeti. Rubondo Island National Park offers pleasant day – hikes and bird watching around the lake shore. Mwanza’s proximity to the western Serengeti makes it a necessary stop for visitors who want to experience a less busy part of the park and see the magic of the Serengeti without the parade of safari vehicles and seasonal crowds. Mwanza is also the centre of the Sukuma, the largest tribal group in Tanzania, who have inhabited and farmed the region for centuries. Cultural tourism programmes to their local villages and farms can be arranged through the local cultural centre. Mwanza is nicknamed – “the Rocky city” and is the home of Lake Victoria, and second largest city.

Tourism Attractions in Mwanza Region

• Memorial of the victims of Mv. Bukoba.
• Ukerewe Island – to see the dancing rocks, where only men are allowed to visit.
• Lake Victoria.
• Kijereshi game reserve (Established in 1994, with an area of 65. 7 Sq.km)
• Saanane Island N /park
• Rubondo Island National Park, famous for unique chimpanzees and plants
• Handebezyo caves which were used as shelters during tribal wars.
• Isamilo Hills
• Bismarck Rocks
• Bujora Sukuma traditional and historical centre.
• Colonial House (the origin of Mwanza).
• Big Stone (Jiwe kubwa).