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Mwanza
Mwanza is a city in western 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 also received some international attention after the controversial documentary Darwin's Nightmare, which is about the trade in the Nile Perch, centered around this city.
Travel to Mwanza & Visa Requirements
By road
There are daily buses going to and from Dar es salaam. Transport company "Scandinavia" is one of the best and reliable choices. The journey takes about two days to reach Mwanza, the northern cultural and trading center. Currently the unpaved road to dar from Mwanza-Shinyanaga is under development and being constructed by south African and Chinese road construction companies.
By train
There are daily trains to Dar es Salaam. These are often heavily booked up to 2-3 weeks in advance. But don't expect a comfortable journey by train as most of the time you will find the speed less than average
By boat
It's possible to take a ferry from Uganda.
Tours & Getting around Mwanza
Mwanza attractions and sightseeing
The shores of Lake Victoria are interesting to walk along and popular with locals.
Mwanza city tours
Mwanza souvenirs & shopping
Frozen and Fresh Nile Perch Fish Fillet Boxes available near the Airport is the Great Buy.
Mwanza Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive
Great lake Victoria's fresh water Telepia fish is a must eat food. A good number of fish industries exist, They exports Nile Perch Fish Fillet (Sangara Fish) to Europe and South Africa.
Mwanza nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs
Mwanza cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging
Get out
This page was last edited at 01:41, on 8 August 2008 by Wikitravel user Faiz40. Based on work by jjt, Wikitravel user(s) Morph and Cacahuate and Anonymous user(s) of Wikitravel.
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