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Jinja region, the best resorts on river Nile, Uganda

  One of the poorest cities in Uganda, Jinja may actually be very rich. It is located in an enviable position and recently discovered by world tourism: overlooking Lake Victoria, at the exact point where the water of the lake gives life to the White Nile. A set of wonders to see, and excellent ideasContinue reading "Jinja region, the best resorts on river Nile, Uganda"

Ruma National Park

Ruma was the name of a wizard of the old times. The power of the magic of this sacred man was the soul of the region of Nyanza, where the Ruma National Park now is. This is the only terrestrial reserve in a district that borders Lake Victoria and has most part of its protectedContinue reading "Ruma National Park"

Saanane Island and National Park

Just off the shores of Mwanza, one of the many islands of Lake Victoria - Saanane - is a small natural paradise. It had always been a place where to admire animals, also to hunt them sometimes. But recently it has become a protected area, and one of the most important tourist places in theContinue reading "Saanane Island and National Park"

Mwanza, the Lake City

Over 800,000 inhabitants, Mwanza is the second largest city in Tanzania - after Dar Es Salaam. This city is also one of the most touristic places of the nation, not only for the beauty of its landscapes but also because many tribes live there in full harmony. Mwanza is a large, welcoming "melting pot". YouContinue reading "Mwanza, the Lake City"

Lake Victoria, discover another Africa

Welcome to the largest lake in Africa, the largest tropical lake in the world and the second largest sweet water lake on Earth. Lake Victoria holds all these records  very easily, as if they did not even concern it. A quiet, beautiful, inner “sea” … it will leave you breathless. Also known as Nyanza, itContinue reading “Lake Victoria, discover another Africa”