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Northwest Tanzania Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

known as Africa's Great Lakes region: Lake Victoria and Lake Tanganyika.

About Northwest Tanzania

The most visited city in the area isMwanza, because it makes for an easy base for visiting theSerengetiandNgorongoro Crater. Apart fromMwanza, the northwest does not get as many tourists as other regions, so those who do visit may feel they're getting a more "authentic" African experience, especially if you visit the smaller towns in the area.Bukobaand the surrounding area is home to the Haya people.

Northwest Tanzania Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including:

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