Category Archives: Mwanza

Arusha, Bagamoyo, Bar/Cafe/Restaurant, Dar es Salaam, Hotels & Accommodation, Mara, Mwanza, National Parks, Game Reserves & Other Protected Areas, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Travel, Zanzibar

Cheap Flights to Dar es Salaam & 40 “Summer” Photos Taken in Tanzania

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This post was originally a compilation of pictures taken during a summer I spent travelling in Tanzania. Many of you come to this post, though, after searching ‘cheap flights to Dar es salaam’, so I have updated this post accordingly. Cheap Flights to Dar es Salaam If you are interested in finding cheap flights to Dar es Salaam, enter your travel route and dates below, and find the best flight deals on the web! Best Time for Cheap Flights to Dar es Salaam Tourism in Tanzania is highly seasonal, and the price of flights to Tanzania reflects this. The best … Continue reading →

Airlines, Bagamoyo, Cinemas & Movies, Dar es Salaam, Fort Portal, Hotels & Accommodation, Kampala, Kigali, Mbarara, Mwanza, National Parks, Game Reserves & Other Protected Areas, Shopping Malls/Complexes, Zanzibar

12 Great Places to Stay in Kigali, Rwanda

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Booking.com Did you come to this post looking for a good hotel in Kigali? If so, you are in the right place. As a regular traveler to Kigali, I can tell you quite a bit about Kigali hotels. I won’t keep you waiting. Let’s get right to it! Kigali Hotels Recommendation #1: Kigali Serena Hotel The Kigali Serena Hotel is a centrally located luxury business hotel. It’s beautiful both inside and out, with airy locally-inspired decor and noteworthy lush grounds. The service at the Kigali Serena Hotel is particularly friendly and responsive. The rooms are cozy, comfortable, and warm. The … Continue reading →

Arusha, Mara, Mwanza, National Parks, Game Reserves & Other Protected Areas, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Tanzania, Travel

Mugumu – Serengeti – Arusha Road Trip

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Our road trip began on a cold morning in Mugumu, Tanzania, at Giraffe Garden Hotel, where I’d spent the night, having arrived the day before from Mwanza, via Bunda and Butiama (also in Tanzania). After a quick breakfast, my travel mates and I jumped into our cars for the short 40 km ride to the Ikoma gate of the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s oldest and most popular national park. Our destination was Arusha, where most of my travel companions lived, but the road to Arusha would take us through both the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As it … Continue reading →

Butiama, Mara, Mwanza, National Parks, Game Reserves & Other Protected Areas, Rubondo Island National Park, Serengeti, Travel

Mwanza, Tanzania: 7 Things to Do Around ‘Rock City’

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This post is about Mwanza, the second largest city in Tanzania. Before I get around to giving you some facts about Mwanza city and region, though, here is a short introductory video put together by Tanzania Tourist Board about Mwanza. Enjoy! Fast Facts About Mwanza, Tanzania (Mwanza Region) Mwanza Region is one of Tanzania’s 31 administrative regions. Postcode: 33000 Regional capital: Mwanza city Neighboring regions: Geita (west), Shinyanga (south), Simiyu (east) Lake Victoria borders Mwanza Region to the north. Current regional commissioner: John Mongella Mwanza Region is subdivided into 7 administrative districts: Ilemela, Kwimba, Magu, Misungwi, Nyamagana, Sengerema, Ukerewe. Population … Continue reading →

Arusha, Hotels & Accommodation, Mara, Mwanza, National Parks, Game Reserves & Other Protected Areas, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Travel

Top 10 Hotel Picks for Arusha & Tweets from a Mwanza Tourism Board Fam Trip

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This post was originally a record of tweets I sent out during a familiarization trip organized by Mwanza Tourism Board. The trip began in Mwanza and ended in Arusha, including a drive through the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Since many of you come to this post after Googling “Hotel Arusha”, though, I have updated it to include hotel recommendations for Arusha. According to Booking.com, the current 10 top hotel picks in Arusha are (I will keep this list updated over time): The 10 Top Hotel Picks for Arusha, Tanzania 1. Dan Stam Hotel, Arusha Located 9.7 km from … Continue reading →

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