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Mwanza

Tanzania's 'Rock City' on the shores of Lake Victoria, famous for giant granite boulders balancing improbably over the water.

Notable spots

  • Bismarck Rock

    Landmark

    The city's emblem, a boulder perched at the harbour entrance.

  • Lake Victoria

    Nature

    Africa's largest lake, alive with fishing boats at sunset.

  • Saanane Island National Park

    Nature

  • Bujora Sukuma Museum

    Culture

Mwanza weather & best time to visit

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Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct and Dec

👕 Mwanza in Oct: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.

Photo: Mwanza — Prof.Chen Hualin (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia