The town looks onto the lake, which includes dramatic views of the Bismarck Rock – a massive outcrop of granite. Mwanza is an important crossroad of the region – including several bus
The growth of tourism has come from a vast beauty of its surrounding area and its proximity to the various national parks – and Mwanza is a convenient starting point for trips to the islands in Lake Victoria – e.g. Ukerewe, Ukara and Rubondo and/or through the world famous Serengeti National Park.