The half of the largest lake in Africa and the third largest in the world is in Tanzania. Found in North of Tanzania and encircled by regions like Mwanza, Musoma and Bukoba the lake does not enjoy throngs of tourists like other destinations, however the lake and its shores have plenty of unique attraction that will make your vacation here very memorable and relaxing.

Immerse yourself in the rhythms of the local cities of Mwanza, Musoma and Bukoba, soak in the shores charm and enjoy the air north of the country. Get to the many islands floating in this great lake, Rubondo island National Park is one of the awesome island in the archipelago , a National park on an island you don’t see that every day!

Activities & Accommodation

Thinking about lake tourism, you start picturing fishing and boat rides(normal and boring if you ask me), However this is not the case with Africa’s largest lake, there are plenty of activities available in and around the great Lake.

Get soaked into the local pulsating life style of the lake city Natives, get intertwined in their daily run ins, visit the Sukuma museum and learn about the history of the lake natives

Visit the various islands in the Lake, with their unique ecosystems and vegetation dude to their isolations. Islands like ukara, Ukerewe, Rubondo and more are very diverse in their vegetation and species occupying. Rubondo is one of the few National Park in an island in the world. Take a trip to this Park and other islands in the largest lake in Africa.

The city shores have luxurious and comfortable hotels and restaurants beautifully placed. Enjoy sundowner cocktails and watch the sun disappear in the water living you with a cool warm air.

Lake Victoria is an awesome must see destination if you feel like enjoying the country’s beauty off the beaten paths of the famous wilderness. It is also a great combination to a trip to Serengeti, Ngorongoro loop. 

A trip to the lake and lake shores is not talked about enough, Be adventurous and try a trip to the North and live to tell the world about the marvelous experience you had. Contact Us at Extreme Wilderness to live the dream you never knew you had.