Rich Cultural Experience
To appreciate the heritage of Mwanza, a tour around Capri Point Peninsula and a visit downtown will show you a glimpse of its history and the German, British and Indian influences embedded in the architecture and cuisine.
Mwanza is a major port city on Lake Victoria in northern Tanzania. Famous for tea, coffee and cotton plantations, this city is a hub of agricultural trade. The Sukuma tribe lays claim to the rich heritage of the city’s interesting cultures. A trip to Mwanza is not complete without exploring Lake Victoria, its surrounding islands and the Serengeti National Park.
Cheap flights to Mwanza are now available for a limited time only, so book your flight today and experience the thrilling wildlife and magnificent scenery of this city! Mwanza is home to Mwanza International Airport (MWZ), a 25 minute drive from the city centre. Mwanza International Airport serves a few airlines, including Precision Air. Direct flights are not available from South Africa, but connecting flights leaving via Nairobi are available from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Flight duration from Johannesburg is approximately 8 hours, 40 minutes.
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To appreciate the heritage of Mwanza, a tour around Capri Point Peninsula and a visit downtown will show you a glimpse of its history and the German, British and Indian influences embedded in the architecture and cuisine.
No visit to Mwanza is complete without a safari trip in the Serengeti National Park. Arrange a day tour or stay overnight and see these majestic wild animals in their natural habitat.
What better way to wake up and see the sunrise over Lake Victoria? Whether you’re boating on the lake, watching the sunset from Bismarck Rock or hiking through the bush trails, you’ll be amazed at the natural landscapes.
Essential details you need to know before your trip
Country | Tanzania |
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Currency | Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) |
Exchange Rate | 1 ZAR = 169.599 TZS |
Language | Swahili / English |
Hub Airport | Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) |
Airline | Air Tanzania |
Time Zone | GMT + 03:00 |
Travel Adaptor | Type D / G |
Mwanza has lots to offer tourists all year round! If you’re planning on doing safaris and hiking, the best time to visit is during winter (August to November) when temperatures are a bit cooler and there is less rainfall. The rainy season, occurring between December and April, sees the landscape blossoming with wild orchids. This is low season and you may want to take advantage of the fewer crowds, enabling you to acquire a greater appreciation of the landscape and local people. This is not an ideal time for hiking, as roads and trails may become muddy and slippery.
Average temperature (°C) & rainfall (mm) per month
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Low °C | 18°C | 18°C | 18°C | 18°C | 18°C | 16°C | 15°C | 16°C | 18°C | 18°C | 18°C | 18°C |
High °C | 27°C | 28°C | 28°C | 28°C | 28°C | 28°C | 28°C | 28°C | 29°C | 29°C | 28°C | 27°C |
Rainfall (mm) | 92 | 113 | 139 | 175 | 79 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 31 | 80 | 164 | 142 |
Mwanza is a port city on the southern shore of Lake Victoria. After Dar es Salaam, it is Tanzania’s second largest city and the economic heart of the lake region. Owing to the many mosques and Hindu temples, central Mwanza has a distinct Asian feel to it. In the area between Temple Street and Post Street, you will find many Indian shops, and to the southeast is the bustling Central Market, where you can buy almost anything you desire. Expect to bargain with the merchants!
From Mwanza you can take day trips to the various islands in Lake Victoria, such as Ukerewe, Ukara and Rubondo, which is also a national park, with plenty of birds and animals to see.
Any tourist visiting Mwanza is going to take the two and a half hours’ drive to Serengeti National Park where you can choose to embark on a day safari or sleep over in the park itself for the full African experience!
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