‘Rock-city’ on Lake Victoria
Mwanza, with its strong Indian influence, is a port city surrounded by hills dotted with boulders.
Despite the hustle and bustle of this economic heart of the lake district, Tanzania’s second largest city, Mwanza, maintains its casual atmosphere.
- Height 1,140 m
- Residents 437,000
- dry season June to September
- wet season October to May
About Mwanza city
Mwanza, a thriving port city on Lake Victoria, is a good base for nearby Rubondo Island and safaris to the western Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.
The location on the shores of Lake Victoria is very beautiful. The immense freshwater lake provides natural beauty, food and the necessary activity.
Activities
Mwanza City is known as ‘Rock-city’ because of the gigantic stones all over the city. Take a tour of this cozy city with very friendly people or visit one of the spectacular rock formations or an island off the coast.
Animals in the area
On the small island of Saa Nane, a national park off the coast of Mwanza City, there are several mammals such as the impala, rock hyrax, vervet monkeys and wild cats. But also reptiles such as crocodiles, lizards and (python) snakes and in the lake especially Tilapia and Nile perch.
Dieren overzicht Mwanza City
- Crocodile
- Fish
- Hyrax
- Monkey species
- Slang
- Vervet monkey
Imagining yourself in Mwanza City yet?
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Accommodation in Mwanza City
This city is a great starting or ending point for your safari in west Serengeti or Rubondo Island.
The beautiful location at Lake Victoria, the rock formations and it’s history are definitely worth it.