Best Tourist Places to Visit in Geita, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Best Tourist Places to Visit in Geita, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Geita is a Tanzanian town, situated in the northwestern part of the country in the heart of a gold mining area of Tanzania. Geita is also the name of one of the newly formed Tanzanian regions and serves as the administrative centre of that region. Geita is located around 90 km west of the country’s second largest city, Mwanza, 1150 km northwest of the nation’s largest city Dar es Salaam and 660 km northwest of the country’s capital, Dodoma. Geita geographically coordinates with 2°52′17″ S latitude and 32°13′46″ E longitude.

History of Geita:

Geita came to limelight with the discovery gold minerals in the early 19^th century during the German colonial rule that was found in the surrounding hills of what is today’s town of Geita. Though gold mining declined in Geita following the German ceded to British after the outcome of the World War I, Geita regained prominence from its gold mines in the 1990s, which resulted into the establishment of the Geita Gold Mine in the area.

How to get Geita?

The Mwanza Airport is the closest airport to Geita, situated around 90 km northeast of the centre of Geita town. It is an international airport receiving flights from Dar es Salaam, Bukoba, Kigoma, Mpanda, Musoma, Rubondo, Arusha, Serengeti, Seronera, Tarangire, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro.

There is a highway B163 leading Geita to Mwanza but that is detached by the Lake Victoria, so visitors also have to travel for small distance by ferry in this route.

Food and Shopping in Geita:

There are some nice shopping and restaurant options in Geita, though those seeking upgraded options can head towards prominent city Mwanza (around 90 km northwest).

Things to do in Geita:

Walking
Shopping
Day tours

Places to see in Geita:

Geita Gold Mine:

Being the largest gold producer of Tanzania, the Geita Gold Mine is one of the identities of Geita. Owned by AngloGold Ashanti, this open pit gold mine reveals the history of gold mining in Geita that can be well explored through a guided tour.

Lake Victoria:

The Lake Victoria is a place where visitors will get an amazing and real experience of Tanzania’s tour. The southern shore of the lake is situated around 60 km from Geita, can be reached by a rental vehicle. The lake itself holds many world titles, including the largest tropical lake in the world. Including swimming and fishing, every kind of enjoyable water sport activities can be experienced here.

Mwanza:

Mwanza is Tanzania’s one of the prominent cities, located on the shore of Lake Victoria, around 90 km from Geita. Nicknamed ‘Rock city’, Mwanza is a modernized city, with all kinds of entertainment options, including clubs, spa, and restaurants. There is also a stadium CCM Kirumba Stadium in Mwanza that can hold around 35,000 spectators.

List of other places of interest in and around Geita include:

Rubondo Island National Park
Mkomazi Game Reserve
CCM Kirumba Stadium
Ngorongoro Crater
Lake Manyara National Park
Tarangire National Park
Arusha National Park
Mount Kilimanjaro
Bishop’s Cathedral of Arusha
Arusha Clock Tower
Ol Doinyo Lengai
Cultural Heritage Centre Arusha
The National Natural History Museum
Meserani Snake Park

Best time to visit Geita:

The best time to visit Geita depends on visitors’ interest, however, those who are keen to enjoy outdoor activities in Geita can choose the time from June to August.

Hotels in Geita:

Geita houses a less number of modernized hotels, so tourists can drive towards the nearby city Mwanza, where all sorts of upgraded hotels can be found, that are listed below: