Cultural Tours in Bukoba
 
You have not visited Tanzania if you did not do a cultural tour

Bicycle and Walking Tours
To best way to discover the local culture is on foot or by bicycle. This is your chance to get in contact with the Local people in their daily life. Our experienced English-speaking guides will bring Bukoba to life with their commentary. Vist the local market, an orphanage, Kagera Museum and BUDAP, a traditional drum making workshop run by disabled people. View the attractive setting of the town and the places of interest by taking a relaxing bicycle ride. We offer different tours which provide varying levels of duration, distance & physical exertion!

Musila Island Boat Safari
Follow in the footsteps of Henry Morton Stanley, the famous historical visitor to East Africa, and explore the majestic Musila Island. Our boat safari across to the Island from the sands of the Spice Beach Motel provides you with 20 minutes of exhilarating sailing on Lake Victoria! Upon arrival we pass through the small fishing village soaking up the atmosphere of community life. We then walk to the island summit and marvel at the vast expanse of the Lake, whilst watching & listening to the mass array of birds whose presence enhances the panoramic view!


Go Fishing with Local Fishermen
Experience the lifestyle of local fishermen by joining them on a fishing tour. You fish from a small wooden canoe and try to see who can catch the most Tilapia or Nile perch. At the end of the day someone will prepare your catch of the day for you so you can enjoy the fresh fish of Lake Victoria.


Ancient Rock Paintings & Lourdes of Africa
Possibly Kagera's best-kept secret, there are rock paintings close to Bukoba plus one of the first religious shrines built in East Africa. Nyakijoga is world famous for the miraculous powers of the healing waters blessed in the name of the Virgin Mary. Every year thousands of pilgrims from all over the world convene at this Lourdes of Africa.

Meet the King in his Palace
Did you ever meet a king? Here is your chance. Visit former King Peter Nyarubamba at Kanazi Palace. Learn about the history of former governance before independence and get a privileged view of a traditional Bahaya house and royal tools such as spears, drums and the King's chair.
PRICE: $25 per person


Learn How to Cook Traditional Haya Food
The indigenous Haya people of this area invite you to the centre of the ancient Kiziba kingdom at Gera. Here you can sample local foods, learn first hand how to cook Bahaya food, view tribal dancing and listen to the traditional music of this tribe.

Rubale Forest Waterfalls & Cave
Enter the enchanting Rubale Forest and succumb to its charms as you relax and enjoy the wonder of nature. After a gentle walk we arrive at the Kyamunene River Waterfalls. From here we then walk for a few minutes, shaded by the tree canopy, and arrive at the intriguing U-shaped cave. Now your imagination will move into overdrive as you hear tales of the use of the cave by warriors in the ancient tribal wars & more recently by soldiers in the Idd Amin war. No visit is complete without crouching down and passing through such a marvelous natural creation.

Karobela or Kabaranda Beach
If you are a fan of hiking, culture and panoramas then this is for you. Wander through banana plantations, forest & wild grasses on the local paths before arriving at an unrivalled viewpoint across Lake Victoria. Then, with your guide leading the way, climb down from your elevated position and make your way to a gloriously secluded beach. Rest here and watch the birds or the local fisher folk perform their daily activities. If arrangements are made in advance why not join them in their traditional canoes and try to catch your supper? This tour can be customized or combined with other tours such as Musila Island or Rubale forest. Just ask!


Historical Kamachumu Day Tour
Take a journey through the ancient history of this region and see real Bahaya life! Meet the reining chief in his residence at Kanazi, climb to the top of an escarpment and see breath taking views, visit a traditional grass built dwelling "the Mushonge house" plus visit religious sites and marvel at the Bugonzi waterfalls.

Iron Works
The Haya people were among the first in East Africa to understand how to use the naturally occurring Iron Ore that is found here. Watch skilled craftsmen ply their trade using traditional methods.



Kagera Museum
Don't miss the fabulous new addition to the profile of Bukoba! You can view local tools, heritage and most impressively a fine collection of professional wildlife photography by Dick Persson.

L.A.V.I.B.O.G.A.M.
Lake Victoria Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants. The name makes for self explanation, but in truth this place is a fabulous project to preserve & protect the traditional plant life and their use within the region. Fascinating.


Drum Making Workshop
Visit a drum making workshop run by disabled people. See how the traditional Haya drum is being made and being played. The drum making workshop, BUDAP (Bukoba Disabled Assistance Project) was started by Kiroyera Tours as one of their community based tourism projects. By visiting this workshop you support the disabled people of Bukoba.


Full Day Tour
It is possible to combine several of the tours mentioned above in a full day cultural tour!