Destination guide
Mwanza & Lake Victoria
Rock City on the shores of Africa's greatest lake
Things to do
Activities in Mwanza & Lake Victoria
Tourist Attraction
Bismarck Rock viewpoint
Admire and photograph the city's iconic balancing granite formation on the lakeshore, a symbol of Mwanza best seen at sunset.
Tour Agency
Rubondo Island chimp tracking
Fly or boat to Rubondo Island National Park to trek partially habituated chimpanzees and explore a forested island wilderness rich in birds.
National Park
Saanane Island day safari
Take a short boat ride to Saanane Island National Park, an in-city sanctuary with impala, rock hyrax, monkeys and lakeside walking trails.
National Park
Western Serengeti safari
Set off from Mwanza to the Serengeti's western corridor, well placed for the Grumeti river crossings of the Great Migration.
Art museum
Sukuma cultural visit
Explore the open-air Sukuma Museum at Bujora, with its round church and traditional dwellings, and watch famed Sukuma snake and drum dances.
Tour Agency
Lake Victoria boat trip
Cruise among the rocky islands and fishing villages, spotting waterbirds and watching dhows haul in the day's catch.
Tourist Attraction
Rock climbing & hiking
Scramble the granite outcrops around the city, from casual viewpoints to guided climbing routes over the lake.