Sumbawanga

Located in western Tanzania, Sumbawanga is one of the important food-producing and trading centers of the country. Its name translates to ‘throw away your witchcraft’ and what makes the place fascinating is the presence of spiritual healers who have thriving practices here. It is the gateway to Katavi National Park.

Sumbawanga is surrounded by lush expanses dotted with vast farms and national parks giving a sense of traditional African wilderness.

Visit the Sumbawanga Memorial to see its beautiful man made stone architecture, an amazing feat of design and vision. Those who love spotting wildlife must head over to the Katavi National Park. The park has several rivers like Chada, Katavi, and Katuma that act as watering holes for the native hippos, elephants, and Cape buffaloes.

For a deeper Tanzanian experience take a walking tour of the city to meet the locals and shop for their handmade handicrafts, traditional jewellery, textiles, etc.

The place has a warm and temperate climate due to its location near the equator. The best time to visit is in the low rainfall months of April-October.