Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Mwanza travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mwanza

With a population of 436.801, Mwanza is the largest city in Mwanza, Tanzania by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mwanza has to offer.

When to visit Mwanza

Mwanza in April
Estimated hotel price
£11
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mwanza in April
Estimated hotel price
£11
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mwanza in January, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 17 °C, with an average temperature of 22 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Mwanza, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Mwanza

Plane

When flying to Mwanza, you’ll arrive at Mwanza (MWZ), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mwanza from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 17h 20m.

Plane

When flying to Mwanza, you’ll arrive at Mwanza (MWZ), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mwanza from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 17h 20m.

Airports near Mwanza

MWZMwanza
GTZGrumeti Game Reserve Kirawira B

Airlines serving Mwanza

Air Tanzania
Good (18 reviews)
Precision Air
Good (16 reviews)
Auric Air
Coastal
Regional Air
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Where to stay in Mwanza

Average rates range from around £46 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £51 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mwanza

Most booked hotels in Mwanza

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Malaika Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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Hotel Tilapia
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Hiring a car in Mwanza

Expect to pay £0.89 per litre in Mwanza (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.58 and £14.10.

Expect to pay £0.89 per litre in Mwanza (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.58 and £14.10.