Destination guide
Mwanza & Lake Victoria
Rock City on the shores of Africa's greatest lake
What's there
Places to visit
Tourist Attraction
Bismarck Rock
The emblem of Mwanza, a cluster of balancing granite boulders rising from the lake, best visited for sunset photos and a lakeside stroll.
National Park
Saanane Island National Park
Tanzania's smallest national park, an island reserve minutes from the city centre with antelope, hyrax, birds and easy walking trails.
National Park
Rubondo Island National Park
A forested island in the south-west of Lake Victoria, sanctuary for chimpanzees, elephants and sitatunga and a haven for birders and anglers.
Art museum
Sukuma Museum, Bujora
An open-air cultural centre 18 km east of Mwanza showcasing Sukuma life, a landmark round church and the region's celebrated dance traditions.
Island
Ukerewe Island
The largest inland island in Africa, reached by ferry across the lake, offering a slow-paced glimpse of fishing communities and rural life.
Food Store
Mwanza fish market & port
The busy waterfront where dhows land tilapia and Nile perch, a window onto the working life of Lake Victoria.
Hiking Area
Dancing Rocks & city viewpoints
The granite hills around Mwanza offer panoramic outlooks over the lake, the rooftops and the boulder-strewn shoreline.