BISMARCK ROCK MWANZA

The Bismarck rock is a precariously balanced rock that is located in lake Victoria and the city of Mwanza. It is also a point where a statue of the late German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck was said to be erected, thus taking his name. The statue was later on pulled down into the water nearby, when the British took over from the Germans after world war one – but the name stuck. Since then, the rock has become a famous icon of the city, featuring in many photos for both locals and tourists.

Activities, such as strolling through the neighboring park or dining at nearby restaurants, can be enjoyed in addition to taking photos of the rock. Swimming in the area’s waters is out of the question because of the presence of crocodiles in the waters around (at your own risk). A picnic place can also be found at the nearby park.

Alternatively, at a nearby harbor, you can take a boat to Kamanga. As the boat travels around the Bismarck rock, you’ll have a 180-degree view of the landscape, which can’t be seen from the shore. The ferry can also take you on a tour of the city and Lake Victoria, one of Africa’s most beautiful bodies of water.

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