Top 10 Unknown Facts about Mwanza to Know Before Taking Mwanza Serengeti Safari

1. Top 10 Unknown Facts about Mwanza to Know Before Taking Mwanza Serengeti Safari Mwanza as the locals love to call it the “Rock City” is commonly known for being a getaway to Serengeti National Park. Mwanza that sits around Lake Victoria is much more than just a transit to Serengeti National Park. There are certain things about Mwanza you need to know before booking a Mwanza Serengeti safari tour. Though Mwanza is filled with interesting historical facts, art, and culture, here are some of the unknown facts discussed below: 1.Though Dar-es-Salam is the metropolitan city in Tanzania, Mwaza is the quickest growing city in East Africa and is the second largest city in Tanzania.

2. 2.Mwanza is well-known as the Rock City as you will find so many rock formations throughout the city. One of the most outstanding sightings of the city is the “Bismarck Rock”. There is an amazing mystery that surrounds this structure as people wonder how the rock came to be so balanced perfectly. The Bismarck Rock is named after the most well-known German Chancellor who served as a Kaiser during the Berlin conference. This conference divided Africa and African into colonial assets and created boundaries around which the current African countries are still in dispute about.

3. 3.The indigenous people of Mwanza are mostly Sukuma – which is the largest tribe in Tanzania. 4.The Eastern and Central African largest fish market – Kirumba is located in Mwanza. It should be no more surprise that fishing along with farming is the main economic generator throughout this region. 5.The hangman tree in Mwanza has now become a renowned tourist destination. Earlier, it was the place where prisoners and criminals were hanged by the German colonial establishment. 6.Maize, sweet potatoes, and cassava consist of about 71 percent of all food crops that are grown throughout the region. 7.The growth of tourism is due to the immense beauty of Mwanza’s surrounding area and its proximity to different national parks, especially Serengeti National Park. When you are in Mwanza, the distance to Serengeti National Park is only two and half hours. 8.Lake Victoria is the second largest lake around the world and is partly located in Mwanza.

4. 9.You will get to see an island in Mwanza, Ukerere – the home to the dancing rocks. According to traditions, only men are allowed to visit these structures. 10.Mwanza was received global attention for the controversial documentary – Darwin’s Nightmare. It highlighted how the Nile Perch was impacting the native sea life of Mwanza. Moreover, since its inception in 1892, Mwanza has emerged and developed rapidly as compared to other cities throughout Tanzania. It may not be over hyped as Arusha or Dar-es-Salaam; but it has certainly everything to offer. Are you excited to visit Mwanza? It’s time to embark on a Mwanza Serengeti safari tour with Friends of Africa Family Safaris and let us handle all your safari requirements and preferences. For immediate booking, please visit our website at https://friendsofsafaris.com/ and contact online.