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Singida is a town in central Tanzania known for its two Rift Valley lakes, Lake Singidani and Lake Kindai. These lakes are Important Bird Areas, attracting numerous birds, including pelicans and flamingos. While not a major tourist destination, Singida served us as a stopover point to...
We realised that our rear right outer wheel was losing some air, especially when driving over strange bumps. So, the first thing we did in Singida, after refuelling our truck at Total, was to drive to a messy street shop where we saw big tyres. A group of guys guided us to a parking area...
The first day, we just made it to Shinyanga. The next day, we woke up early at Makula gasoline station, paid 10,000 TZS to the security guard, and then drove towards Singida. Our original plan was to arrive around 14:00 in Singida, which we did, but then we lost some time by getting fuel...
Early in the morning, we drove a few minutes to the ferry (110,000 TZS). Loading our truck in reverse through a rough, dirty road, surrounded by people and various local products on the ground, was not easy. But we made it, and then we spent five hours praying that the ferry...
Our last interesting stop on the island of Ukerewe was at the house of a local shaman. Ukerewe Island is known for its traditional healing practices, with local shamans, or “waganga,” playing a significant role. These healers address a range of ailments, from physical...
We made a short stop at Kagunguli, at the oldest Roman church on the island, built in 1895, located near a hill with the same name. We were greeted by friendly sister Linda, who guided us around the premises. Despite the church, there is also the old school and dispensary, which were...