Mwanza

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Mwanza is a city in Northwest Tanzania on the southern edge of Lake Victoria. Your main reason for coming here would likely be en route to Rwanda or Uganda. The city received some international attention after the controversial documentary Darwin's Nightmare, which is about the trade in the Nile Perch, centered in this city.

Travel to Mwanza

Fly to Mwanza

Flights from Dar es Salaam, Bukoba, Kigoma, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, Nairobi.

On international arrival, you can easily obtain a visa for (US$50).

• Air Tanzania: Dar es Salaam.
• Fastjet: Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro. Fastjet is a low cost airline with fares from US$20.
• Precision Air: Bukoba, Kigoma, Kilimanjaro, Nairobi and Zanzibar.
• Auric Air: Bukoba and Kigoma.
• Coastal Aviation: Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Arusha.

Travel on a Bus in Mwanza

• There are daily buses from Mwanza going to and from Dar es Salaam. Transport company Shabibi bus lines are one of best and reliable choices. The journey takes around 17 hours to reach Dar es Salaam and the fare is TSh 45,000. you could do a stopover in Dodoma which is around a 9-hour bus ride from Mwanza. There is a paved road from Mwanza to Dar es Salaam via Shinyanaga.
• There are daily buses to the borders of Burundi (Kabanga) and Rwanda (Busoro). from Nyegezi bus station 10 kilometers south of Mwanza
• There are daily buses going to Tabora 6 hours, Bukoba 7 hours, Musoma 4 hours, Kigoma 10 hours.
• From Mwanza to the Kenya border at Isibania is 278 kilometers and takes 5 hours by bus. There are daily Modern coast express buses to and from Kenya.

By Rail

Tanzania Railways has services from Dar es Salaam via Tabora several days a week, departing from Dar at 9PM. The trip to takes around 40 hours. The 1st class two-berth sleeper fare to Dar is TSh 75,000. There are also 2nd class six berth sleepers and 3rd class seats on the train. At Tabora it's feasible to change trains for Mpanda and Kigoma.

The small Mwanza train station GPS -2.522438,32.898240 is centrally located.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Mwanza

To arrive from Uganda you can take a bus form Kampala to Bukoba (in Tanzania) and from Bukoba you can either take the ferry Monday, Wednesday or Friday evenings or the bus (several every day around 6-7 AM).

The ferry MS Victoria depart Mwanza going to Bukoba every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening. A bed in 2nd class 6-bed sleeper cost TSh 23,500.

There is a ferry across the Mwanza gulf that leaves from the city (the Kamanga ferry) and another about 32 kilometers south of the city. The southern one is recommended for driving because the roads on the western terminal are rumored to be much better.

How to get around in Mwanza

Daladalas (public "buses") are a good, affordable way to get from the city to the surrounding areas. Costing only TSh 300 for a trip and they are crowded, slow, and thrilling sometimes. You may want to ask someone which one you need to take as there are no transit maps.

Taxis can be an option, although there aren't any official labels on them as there are in the capital. White licence plates means that the vehicle is registered for commercial use, and yellow mean private. Not all taxis have white licence plates, but some do. The taxis should be white cars with white licence plates. Use at your own risk.

Pikipikis are the little motorcycles that will take one or two people on as a fare. There are usually a few sitting at intersections. These are very dangerous because of influx of vehicles in Mwanza and again, use at your own risk.

What to see in Mwanza

Bismarck_Rock - The Bismarck rocks

The shores of Lake Victoria are interesting to walk along and popular with local residents. Also, climb to the top of Capri Point at the west end of Station Road for a nice view of the area.

• Bismarck Rock - 2.518813, 32.894636 Next to the Kamanga Ferry terminal - A fascinating natural rock formation.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Mwanza

Frozen and fresh Nile perch fish fillet boxes available near the airport is the great buy.

There are some excellent fabric markets on the north end of Rwagasore Road with patterns and designs that aren't available in Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar.

Walk through the market area between Lumumba and Pamba Roads for an intense taste of a bustling market. Don't carry a wallet.

Remember to bargaining|bargain with merchants. It's expected.

Malls & supermarkets

• Rock City Mall. is the largest shopping mall in Mwanza. The mall has many stores and a large TSN supermarket. Cinema. Stanbic Bank & ATMs. ☎ stores. 8AM Monday - 10PM.

Banks & ATMs

• Standard Chartered Bank - Has a Visa Card ATM.

• Stanbic Bank - Has a Mastercard/Visa Card ATM.

• Kenya Commercial Bank - Has a Mastercard/Visa Card ATM.

• Equity Bank - Has a Mastercard/Visa Card ATM.

• Eco Bank - Has a Mastercard/Visa Card ATM.

• I&M Bank Balewa Street - Has a Mastercard/Visa Card ATM.

Halal Restaurants in Mwanza

Great Lake Victoria's fresh water tilapia fish is a must eat food. A good number of fish industries exist. They export Nile perch fish fillet (sangara fish) to Europe and South Africa. Street food. Oranges, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, avocados, cassava, roast maize, taro are all available on the street from vendors for TSh 100-1000.Also available are mandazi, bagias, and other local fried breads in some areas. Vendors are usually walking around, so they may be harder to find.

• Pizzeria Kuleana Post St. - Pizzas, as expected, and a breakfast that is the favorite of local residents and travelers. Opens early, so it makes a good place to wait for the town come alive if you have arrived with the night ferry. 7AM Monday - 9PM daily.

• The Food Plaza, Bantu St. near Nkrumah St. Open for breakfast and lunch. Excellent, popular, fast, local food for TSh 1000-4000 per person. A great daily stop. No alcohol.
• Harish Pan House, Nyerere and Post St. Indian food with Zanzibar flavor. Vegetarian menu limited to Samosas, Zanzibar mix soup, Snacks and other Indian traditional breads.

• Sizzler Kenyatta and Post Street -2.519096, 32.898447 - Wide variety on the menu, local food, Chinese, and Indian dishes. TSh 4000-8000. Open for lunch and then closed until dinner.

• Mayi Hotel, Spacious outdoor restaurant with a good diverse menu. Lots of fish and Chicken dishes.Arrive later in the evening for more menu availability. Their spaghetti and Cheese Sauce is especially good if you're Vegetarian. TSh 8000-12,000.
• New Mwanza Institute, Station Rd. west of the train tracks. Popular local outdoor restaurant. Local dishes only. TSh 2000-4000.
• Airport kiosk, opposite Mwanza airport terminal. Local outdoor restaurant. Try the chapati and fish soup. Local dishes only. TSh 2000-4000.

• Tunza Lodge - about 8 kilometers from town: follow the airport road to the Llemela dalla-dalla stop, take a left turn, following a dirt road to the lake side - Tunza Lodge is a beach resort on the shores of Lake Victoria. It offers sandy beaches, a restaurant and weekend beach volleyball games on the sand. While the lake water is considered safer to swim in than areas closer to town and there​ is still a risk of schistosomiasis.

• The Breeze, second floor in the New Mwanza Hotel (stairs are in the front, not the ones that go up to rooms). Nice view of traffic and people walking below. Open air but covered. A good place to wait out a sudden rain shower.

Any local hotel and most restaurants serve organic juice and other drinks

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Mwanza

Mwanza - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Mwanza, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Mwanza. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Mwanza and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Mwanza. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Mwanza. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inMwanza: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Mwanza.

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Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Mwanza, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Mwanza, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• La Kairo Hotel - 2.502866, 32.898092 TSh 30,000-100,000 A top-end place to stay. Working free internet, good meeting rooms. City is noisy at night.

• Tilapia Hotel - -2.528211, 32.895181 In Capri Point area, at the shore of Lake Victoria ☎ +255 28 2500617 Offers a swimming swimmingpool and bar, ideal for swimming in on a hot day. Although the lake is adjacent and the water is infested with schistosomiasis and is not considered safe to swim in.

• Malaika Beach Resort - -2.442701, 32.905796 ☎ +255 28 256 1111 Has a large restaurant, infinity swimmingpool with poolside bar, sprawling lawns and Wi-Fi connections. You can watch the fishermen at work on the lake while you are at poolside.

• Victoria Palace Hotel - -2.525324, 32.892476 In Capri Point neighborhood ☎ +255 28 250 3068 . Excellent hotel rooms with free internet, awesome Indian food prepared by Indian Shef. Free breakfast.

• Ryan's Bay Hotel -2.524130, 32.897785 on the Station Rd. right between the Mwanza Railway Station and Capri Point ☎ +255 28 254 2347 - It offers a big swimming swimmingpool and a quite good restaurant with a lake view terrace. Rwagasore Street -2.524249, 32.901394Just off Kenyatta Road Small sign outside, but nice rooms inside for the price. Bar and restaurant on the second floor, safe parking inside, satellite television (some channels in English) and en suite bathrooms. TSh 15,000 per day, but if you're staying for a week or so, you can negotiate down to TSh 10,000 per day. Good mosquito nets, balconies, but not necessarily a fan in every room.

• Lake Hotel - 2.521237, 32.898988 Station Rd. west of Kenyatta Road TSh 15,000 per day Nice place with a restaurant. Small rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Safe parking. A little cramped for more than one night.
• Kishamapanda Guest House Uhuru street From TSh 8000 Fan rooms.

• Tulale Guest House Shinyanga Road directly across from Nyegezi bus station. ☎ +255 782-464130 From TSh 15,000 Fan rooms. Private parking is available.

• Christmas Tree Hotel off Karuta Street ☎ +255 28-250-2001 From TSh 16000 Fan rooms.

• Mtwara Lutheran Center Mikindani Road ☎ +255 23-2333294 TSh 6000/10,000/15,000 Dorm beds/single/double with outside bathroom.

Travel Next

• Bukoba
• Dodoma
• Tabora
• Kenya
• Uganda
• Rwanda

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