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rooms gives much of its earnings to support the affiliated Streetwise Africa charity. It's in
the Isamilo area and though signposted, it's hard to find, so call ahead.
Wag Hill Lodge LODGE $$$
( 0754-917974; www.waghill.com ; r per person self-drive & self-catering/all-inclusive
US$100/425; ) The intimate and beautiful Wag Hill, on a small wooded peninsula
outside Mwanza, is an excellent post-safari cool down. It has just five double bungalows
with screened walls and great wooden furniture; all but one perched on rocks for lake
views. Power is all solar. Kayaks, fishing gear and guided walks are available, and there are
plenty of birds, monkeys and other local wildlife (including a genet that's a regular dinner-
time visitor) to keep you company. The half-hour transfer is by boat or 4WD depending on
the conditions.
Isamilo Lodge HOTEL $$
( 0756-771111; www.isamilolodge.com ; r US$60-120; ) This big complex
with comfortable rooms is all about the views, though rooms are plenty comfortable. It's
worth coming up for a meal or drink just for the scenery, but despite what its brochures
claim, this isn't the spot where 'Speke first spied Lake Victoria in 1858'. Travellers usually
get the lower resident rates.
Hotel Tilapia HOTEL $$
( 028-250 0517; www.hoteltilapia.com ; Capri Point; r US$90-140; ) The
ever-popular Tilapia, on the city side of Capri Point, has a variety of rooms, most of which
are dated but decent and look out at the lake. It also has rooms on a historic boat and
thought they are smaller and a little off-kilter, their special character makes them fun.
Nonguests (adult/child Tsh10,000/5000) can use the pool: bring your own towel.
Christmas Tree Hotel HOTEL $
( 028-250 2001; off Karuta St; r Tsh16,000-18,000) The best hotel in the city centre in
this price range (few others even come close), rooms are small but clean with good beds,
TV and hot water. A few even squeeze out a lake view. Because it's in an alley it's quieter
than other hotels in this neighbourhood.
Gold Crest Hotel HOTEL $$
( 0778-111151; Post St; r Tsh65,000-90,000, f Tsh115,000-125,000; )
Mwanza's newest hotel is a solid business-class standard in the heart of town with at-
tractive, comfortable rooms, all with balconies. Those on upper floors facing north have
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