Kiroyera Tours, Tanzania, Africa
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Lake Victoria Ferry Service

 

 

From 2026, two ferries will transport passengers and vehicles to ports on Lake Victoria.

 

 

MV MWANZA

 

The state-of-the-art ferry, MV Mwanza,  was launched on Lake Victoria on January 23, 2026, linking ports in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.

 

Please contact us for the latest update on the planned schedule for the year.

 

Find out more about the MV Mwanza >

 

 

MV NEW VICTORIA

 

The MV New Victoria sails across Lake Victoria between Bukoba and Mwanza on a regular schedule.

 

This service carries residents and international tourists across the iconic Lake Victoria, providing a more efficient and enjoyable way to travel between the lake zone cities.

Departure Information: 

 
The Ferry leaves Bukoba for Mwanza via Kemondo Bay every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9pm.
 
The Ferry leaves Mwanza for Bukoba via Kemondo Bay on alternate days –  Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. 
 
Arrival time on each side is between 6 to 8am depending on how much time the ferry has stopped at Kemondo bay for cargo.

Kiroyera Tours can arrange ferry tickets, pick up and transport to/from the ferry on request. 

 

Current Ticket Prices:

 

[Please note, the operator may change the prices before we have had the opportunity to update our site.]

 

First class price Tsh 55,000/- for adults and Tsh 28,000/- for children
First class room has two beds sharing
 
Second class is Tsh  40,000/- for adults and Tsh 20,500/- for children
Second class room has four beds sharing
 
Third class ticket price is Tsh 21,000/- for adults and Tsh 11,000/- for children. In third class there are no beds but seats for the general public.
 
Please note age-eligible for a child ticket is 3 to 11 years of age.
 
 

Kiroyera Tours Exclusive Services: 

  • Purchase and deliver Ferry tickets direct to the customer in Bukoba or Mwanza: For 1 person: USD$10.00  |  For two or more people: USD$7.00 per person
  • Transport to/from the ferry, including loading luggage on the ferry: Price on request
  • For groups of more than 6 people, we offer a group discount of 20% on the total service fee.
 
We can also arrange for small cars to be transported on the ferry – early booking is recommended: USD$20 per car
 
Please contact Kiroyera Tours directly. We look forward to assisting you.