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Ukerewe Island- Travel Tips
What to See, How to Plan & Tours- Natural Scenery
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Ukerewe Island, the largest island in Lake Victoria and Africa's biggest inland island, covers about 530 km² and lies approximately 45 km north of Mwanza, accessible by ferry. The island's shoreline is intricately shaped by numerous bays and is encircled by 27 smaller islands, some of which are uninhabited. Nansio, the largest community on Ukerewe, offers a unique lifestyle with a blend of agricultural activities like farming maize, sweet potatoes, millet, cassava, and rice, alongside fishing. Visitors can explore historical sites such as the Kagunguli Roman Church, built in 1895, the old school and dispensary from the early 1900s, and the Chief's palace Bukindo, constructed in the early 1920s. The island provides an intriguing mix of cultural experiences, traditional dances, and picturesque views of the lake and surrounding regions.
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Reviews of Ukerewe Island
Joseph Magai - 1
Its a good island 🏝️ I like it to live here
Moses Paul Mahalila - 5
Nice place, is an Island in Lake Victoria, with district level. Is place where delicious meat come from almost many loves meat from Ukerewe. Sometimes fruits like oranges and so on are coming from there. Enjoy the view of Lake Victoria from every corner of the Island.
richard shoo - 5
Big island of ukerewe in the lake of Victoria
Franco Maulid - 5
It is an historic place with so many stories of the ancestors. Also have beautiful beaches.
Michael Nimoh - 4
3.5hrs by ferry from mwanza. Looking for a quiet get away from mwanza? Ukerewe is the place to be. Once there you can easily hire a bicycle from tzs2000. Enjoy nature, catch beautiful sunset on top of a hill overlooking the lake and enjoy the beaches.
