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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.

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[edit] 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.

[edit] 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

[edit] By boat

It's possible to take a ferry from Uganda.

In addition, ferries depart to the Tanzanian towns of Kisoma and Bukoba.

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[edit][add listing] See

The shores of Lake Victoria are interesting to walk along and popular with locals.

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Frozen and Fresh Nile Perch Fish Fillet Boxes available near the Airport is the Great Buy.

[edit][add listing] Eat

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.

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[edit] Get out

The Tilapia Hotel (on the shores of Lake Victoria) in the Capri Point area of town offers a swimming pool and bar, ideal for swimming in on a hot day. Although the lake is adjacent, the water is infested with schistosomiasis and is not considered safe to swim in.

• Tunza Lodge, (Located approximately 8km 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 bar and restaurant and weekend beach volleyball games on the sand. While the lake water is generally considered safer to swim in than areas closer to town, it is worth noting that the risk of schistosomiasis is still present.  edit