Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Korogwe
Korogwe is primarily of interest as a transport junction. In the western part of town, known
as 'new' Korogwe, are the bus stand and several accommodation options. To the east
is 'old' Korogwe, with the now-defunct train station. Southwest of town, a rough road
branches down to
Handeni
, known for its beekeeping and honey production, and its hos-
pital.
Motel White Parrot
( 027-264 1068, 027-264 0668; main highway; camping
Tsh7000, s/d Tsh35,000/40,000; ) is a roadside rest stop with a collection of plastic
animals at the entrance, acceptable rooms, an adjoining campsite with hot water showers
and cooking area, and a restaurant.
LUTINDI CULTURAL TOURISM
About 20km northwest of Korogwe at Msimbazi village is the signposted turn-
off for Lutindi, and the
Lutindi Cultural Tourism Project
( 027-264 1040,
0763-695541; lutindi-hospital@elct.org). Lutindi is the site of the first mental
hospital in East Africa, and you can arrange a tour through the compound, visit
the workshops where some residents are employed at craft making, walk in the
surrounding tea plantations and in general gain insights into a side of local life
far removed from general tourism. There's a simple guesthouse (per person full
board Tsh25,000). Take a dalla-dalla (minibus) from Korogwe for about 6km to
Welei village, from where you'll need to walk the remaining 7km. Taxis from
Korogwe to Lutindi charge about Tsh35,000.
