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Town in Kagera Region, Tanzania
Photo: Anders S, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Bukoba is a city of 145,000 people (2022) in Northwest Tanzania.
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Maybe surprisingly so, Bukoba does have a relatively nice sand beach. On the weekends you'll see quite a few locals dipping into the shallow waters. The nearby, improvised football pitch is used by local youth to practice. The small, local waste dump is an attraction for the big, ugly Marabus sifting through the garbage.
Excellent local food. Always busy. Good spot for breakfast and lunch (they close too early for dinner). Donuts and other pastries sold as well.
Outdoor pub that serves beer (even cold one, if you insist) and simple meals. Come here if you want to watch (African) football.
All rooms with double bed, ceiling fan, mosquito net, own bathroom (cold water/bucket shower). Good budget option though the rooms are quite run down.
Cheapest rooms with mosquito nets, no fans.
Spacious, clean rooms with mosquito nets, fans, own bathrooms. Hot water. Food available, will be prepared on request. Quiet area.
Fan single/double rooms with own bathroom.
Camping with own or hired tent. On beach and has a restaurant.
Small walk-in store with basic stock of essential items, food and nonfood. Mostly canned items from overseas (India, China). The friendly owner is often up for a chat.
Many sellers offer their goods by the curb or in small shops in the area around Biashara/Jamhuri street. There's also a covered market place in the centre where you can purchase fresh produce.
Credit cards accepted (TSh10,000 fee for foreign cards is not disclosed beforehand!)
Credit cards accepted, TSh15,400 fee charged
Credit cards accepted, TSh11,500 fee charged
Credit cards accepted (TSh14,000 fee for foreign cards is not disclosed beforehand!)
By bus
Buses arrive at There's a number of lines connecting Bukoba with other cities:
By boat
The city centre is easily walkable, or you can just take one of the motorcycle taxis that are waiting at every street corner to take you to your destination.
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