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City in Mbeya Region, Tanzania
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The second largest crater lake in Africa, very lush.
One of the largest meteorites in the world. There is no charge to visit, but you will need your own transportation.
Protected area of montane grassland and forest on the Kitulo Plateau, known as the "Serengeti of Flowers" or "Bustani ya Mungu" (Swahili for Garden of God) for its flowers, including orchids, geraniums, proteas, and lobelias. Best flower viewing season from Oct-April. Average elevation is 8500 ft. On southwest slope is the Livingstone Forest, home to unique primate, bushbaby, and antelope species.
Malamba waterfalls is one among the impressive waterfalls in Rungwe District Mbeya Region. You can do a day trip in combination of nearby attractions like God's Bridge, the Cooking Pot, and Kisiba Campsite.
Reachable by car or bus- just be ready for a longer trek. Excellent beach with beautiful views. More than worth the sweat to get there. Helpful staff. A nice beach option on the mainland. Accommodation is reported as available, rooms under US$10, breakfast included, basic western bathrooms.
Very nice place with Indian, Continental, Chinese and Tanzanian food, curries.
Really good pizza, decent burgers.
Good food for good prices, but takes ages.
Good food, higher prices and own transport or taxi needed.
bakery.
Has good, fresh food, with drinks, and they are reasonably fast.
single/Double room with own bathroom.
Nicely decorated and well-maintained rooms, the better rooms (TSh 65,000) are very spacious. Restaurant in the basement is serving mostly Indian food.
Has a MasterCard/Visa ATM.
Has a MasterCard/Visa ATM.
has a mastercard visa card atm.
large supermarket.
By bus
Buses run from Dar es Salaam and Iringa several times a day. There are buses from Mbeya going to Sumbawanga. From Sumbawanga you can get a bus to Mpanda and Kigoma.
By minibus
Dalla-dallas (minibuses) and coasters (30-seat buses) run frequently to and from Kyela near the Malawian border and Tunduma on the Zambian border, either ride taking about three hours.
By rail
Train service consists of two Tazara Line "express" trains per week connecting Dar Es Salaam and Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia via Mbeya, and one "regular" weekly service between Mbeya and Dar.
The city center is compact, but taxis are a better bet to reach the train and bus stations, or after dark. Dalla-dallas also ply the roads, though they will be difficult to negotiate with luggage.
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