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WHERE TO STAY

Balamaga Bed & Breakfast - www.balamagabb.com

Walkgard Westland Hotel & Tours Limited -+255 754630900 /+255 - 754393272 http://www.walkgard.com

Kiroyera Campsite -  www.kiroyeratours.com

Kolping hotel - +255 28 222 0199/1236

Raha Leo Hotel - Kagera ++255 - 28 - 2223409

Banana Hotel - Kagera ++255 - 28 - 2220861

Edan Hotel ltd - Kagera ++255 - 28 – 2220626

New Bingo Hotel - Kagera ++255 - 28 – 2221967

Spice Beach Hotel - Kagera++255 - 28 - 2220142

Rwabizi's Hotel - Kagera ++255 - 28 - 2220702

Upendo Lodge - Kagera ++255-28-2220620

Yaasila Top Hotels

Lake hotel

Coffee Tree Hotel

Florida hotel

West End Annex & West End  

Budget
Ashidu Guest House, CPC - Catholic Diocese guesthouse, Kolping Guest House, New Travelers Lodge and hotel, New Travelers Lodge and hotel, Traveler’s Inn,

TOURIST ATTRACTION:

Biharamulo Game Reserve:

Biharamulo Game reserve is part of the North Western Tanzania's Big Game Hunting Reserves, which consists of  Biharamulo, Burigi, Rumanyika Orugundu, and Ibanda Game Reserves in Kagera Region. The reserve is located adjacent to the southwest shore of Lake Victoria, covering an area of 1300 square kilometers.

Common reedbuck and steinbuck can be found in the reserve. Also there are herds of hippopotamus, elephants, zebra, sable, roan antelope, sitatunga (found in swampy areas), topi, and red colobus monkeys. It is also rich in bird life, which includes among others martial eagle, sacred ibis, saddle and billed stork. Best time to visit is from June to September, when it is dry.

Burigi Game Reserve:

Burigi Game Reserve is located in the west of Biharamulo Game Reserve and it extends to the Rwandan border in Karagwe District. Lake Burigi lies within the reserve.

It was first established as a forest reserve, and gazetted as a game reserve in 1972. The reserve is dominated by valleys, rolling hills, rocky outcrops and cliffs.  Swampy vegetation surrounded by forest and papyrus beds with some relict forest are to be found in large area of the reserve.

Waterbucks, and shoebill storks are types of birds that can be found in the reserve. Visitors can also see groups of impala, eland, hippopotamus, elephants, sable, roan antelopes, and sitatunga.

Kagera Museum:

The chance to see local tools, heritage and most impressively a fine collection of professional wildlife photography by Dick Persson.

Musila Island:

Follow in the footsteps of Henry Morton Stanley, the famous historical visitor to East Africa, and explore the majestic Musila Island. Safari boat across the Island from the sands of the Spice Beach Motel provides you with 20 minutes of exhilarating sailing on Lake Victoria!

Rubale Forest Waterfalls & Cave

Enter the enchanting Rubale forest and succumb to its charms as you relax and enjoy the wonder of nature. At the Kyamunene River Waterfalls, if desired one can take a dip or simply rest!

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.

Bicycle Tours, & Walking Tours:

View the attractive setting of the town and the places of interest by taking a relaxing bike ride, or by taking a guided walking tour.

Bahaya Culture:

The indigenous Haya people of this area invite you to the centre of the ancient Kiziba kingdom at Gera. Here you can sample and learn how to cook ‘Bahaya” local foods, view tribal dancing and listen to traditional music

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!

Ancient Rock Paintings & Religious Shrine:

Best-kept secret, some rock paintings close to Bukoba, plus one of the first religious shrines built in the whole of East Africa.

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.

source: http://www.kagera.org/index.htm

 

 

 

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