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Bukoba Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Ben VanderVeen shooting video in Tanzania Ben VanderVeen shooting video in Tanzania Ben VanderVeen Location and Climate Bukoba is on the western shore of Lake Victoria in the extreme northwest of Tanzania. Bukoba is the regional capital and the largest town in the Kagera region, which borders Uganda to the north, Rwanda to the west, and Burundi to the southwest. The climate is sunny and warm most of the year. Evenings can get cool but never cold. Rains occur almost every morning from March through May. It almost never rains in the p.m. hours. People and Occupations Bukoba has a population of about 100,000 people, and the Kagera region over one million. The main ethnic group of the region are the Bahaya, who speak Ruhaya. (Most people in town speak Swahili, and basic English is understood at most shops.) The main occupation is agriculture, the main commercial product is coffee, and the main food crop and dietary staple is matoke (large green bananas that are roasted or steamed). There are many NGOs, volunteers and other wazungu (ex-pats) in Bukoba and the surrounding area. A few travellers pass through from Mwanza (overnight by ferry) and Kampala (six hours by bus). Orientation Bukoba is a fairly small town and the centre of town is flat and compact, though many people and organisations are located in the surrounding hills. Bukoba has a bay with a sandy beach, a port with a ferry that travels to and from Mwanza, a small airport, a bus stand, and numerous hotels and bars. There are two main streets, both paved: Jamhuri Road goes from a cluster of old German buildings and government offices near the Lake Hotel to the centre of town where the market and the bus stand are located. Government Road goes from the port to the town centre (about 3 km) and proceeds out of town to Kampala and Muleba. _______Practical Information Edit This Rotary Club of Bukoba. Meets every wenesday at walkgard annex hotel at 1730 cntact of rotary club of bukoba is visramiqbal@yahoo.co.uk _____Getting Around Edit This Minibus (daladala) Daladalas run at least daily between smaller towns (e.g. Muleba 2000/=, Nshamba 2000/=, Rubya 2500/=, Karagwe 3000/=). They leave when full, which can often involve a very long wait, and are very crowded. Taxi Taxis can be found at the market, near the bus stand and at the port. Journeys are at least 1000/= and the same price regardless of the number of passengers. Bicycle Bicycle taxis can be found around the market. They are technically illegal (and therefore uncomfortable since the rack above the rear wheel may not be padded for passengers) and somehow unsafe but widely used for short journeys, which are as cheap as 100/=. Women normally ride side-saddle, which appears modest but particularly unsafe. ________Getting There Edit This Air The airport is on Aerodrome Road along the lake. Precision Air (travel agent on Mosque Street near the bus stand), Eagle Air (travel agent in the Cyber Centre) and Air Tanzania run services to Mwanza daily (about 40,000/=), where you can get a connection to Dar, Kampala, Nairobi, etc. You can also order a ticket from Rose in the VSO office or Fourways Travel in Mwanza (tel. 2502273 or 2502630, fourways.mza@raha.com). A return ticket to Dar costs about 230,000/=. Boat Unless you can afford a flight, the best way to Mwanza is by boat. The ferry MV Victoria leaves Bukoba on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at about 9 to 10 pm (after the horn sounds twice) and arrives in Mwanza the next morning around 8 am. It leaves Mwanza on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at about 9 pm and arrives in Bukoba the next morning around 8 am. First class is 13000/=, two per cabin. Second class is 10700/=, six per cabin, or 8100 sitting (no bed). Third class is 7600 and very crowded so not recommended. Book tickets in advance (at the port) before first and second class tickets are sold out. It might be a good idea to call someone in Mwanza or Bukoba to book the return tickets in advance and then pay for them yourself upon arrival. Train Trains do not come to Bukoba, but there are trains from Mwanza to Dodoma (as the connection to Dar es Salaam is currenly unavailible) or Kigoma via Tabora. First or second class is recommended; book well in advance. Bus The bus stand is in the centre of town. Falcon Coach runs to Kampala Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and returns to Bukoba Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays (5 to 7 hours, 10,000/=). Book tickets in advance at the nearby Falcon/Tawfiq office (Box 1586, 2221683); in Kampala the Falcon office is near the Nakivubo Guest House and the bus and taxi stands (mobile 077576196). Other buses go to Kigoma, Kasulu and Kibondo. The trips to Bujumbura and Kigali are each about 12 hours. ________Tours and Excursions Edit This The town boasts a number of historical buildings near the Lake Hotel dating to the German colonial period. The University of Bukoba has more information that it may publish in future. There are a number of nearby beaches worth a visit, including the beach near the Bukoba Club, and Bunena beach which is within walking distance of town, south of the port. The lake is infested with bilharzia, so swimming anywhere is risky, but some places are relatively safe. There is a picturesque fishing village about a 20-minute walk from town, on the other side of the airport and Nyamukazi. Musira Island is a short distance from the shore and accessible by boat. It has a small fishing village and is enjoyable to visit. There are also caves and sacred forests nearby, as well as the Ibanda and Rumanyika game reserves in other districts. _________Museums Edit This Kagera Museum Kagera Museum is a recently established museum, which has collections of Dick Persson’s professional photography of Kagera’s wildlife. The collection is fondly named (Wildlife the fold of Kagera). It also has a collection of traditional tools, which were used long ago. The Museum seeks to depict the history of Kagera Region. The Museum is operated by a board of trustees. Our special attraction: “Wildlife: The Gold of Kagera” Enjoy the largest wildlife photographic exhibition in all of East Africa . Uniquely created by the highly skilled & acclaimed professional photographer: Mr. Dick Persson. “This fantastic exhibition draws attention to the vast diversity of life within Kagera… Special praise must be given to this trust for establishing the first museum in Tanzania solely operated by local people without any governmental assistance...” Mrs. Meghji, Minister of Natural Resources & Tourism , Tanzania . May 2004 Other attractions: Tools and Mechanical Aids Crop History and the Story of Coffee in Kagera Local Peoples Legends and the Present Artefacts from the Regal Kingdoms of Kagera Traditional Crafts, Curios and Gift Items Tourist Information Services Why visit Kagera Museum ? It is a place of wonder & education It represents some success in the fight to conserve heritage in such rapidly changing times It is a place of recreation and peace It provides an accessible link to the past, and history....for all! A place that stimulates research and inspiration It is operated for the benefit of the community and is a registered non-profit organisation Children & Students Tsh 300/= Non-residents & Tourists: US $2 Optional: Museum Guided Tour Tsh 2500/= (per group, maximum 10 persons) Options of Access If you feel like a stimulating walk then simply pass along the Lake shore towards Nyamkazi fishing village, past the Airstrip, turn left and look for the signs! Alternatively contact Kiroyera Tours in the Town Centre, either by visiting the office in town or Tel: 2220203. take a taxi from the town centre. Open Daily 09:30hrs- 18:00hrs Kagera Museum, P.O. Box 485, Bukoba, Kagera, Tanzania Phone: 255-28-2220203 E-mail: info@kiroyeratours.com, Website: http://www.kagera.org/culture/museum.htm _________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This Discos often take place on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at Red Cross (near the government hospital), the Coffee Tree Inn (near the stadium), and NBC Club (a block from the NBC bank). The newest and best disco is at the Edan Hotel Saturday and Sunday nights. _________Things to do Edit This Sporting Facilities The Bukoba Club has tennis, snooker, table tennis and darts. Indians play cricket and Africans play football on the open grassy area near the Bukoba Club many afternoons. The Kaitaba Stadium hosts football matches and other events including concerts and the annual celebrations of Nane Nane (August 8, Farmers' Day). The Red Cross has a basketball court and the adjacent Nyumba ya Vijana has a volleyball net.