The chiefs
of Ukerewe
In 1874 the explorer Stanley arrived to Ukerewe with his big caravan and wanted
to cross from Ukerewe to Uganda. Therefore he asked the mtemi Machunda - The
Rainmaker - to help him in constructing a number of canoes to use when crossing
the lake. Machunda was though somehow reluctant at it took a while for Stanley
to have produced the needed number of canoes. He succeeded only because Machunda
got tired of him and his people’s presence and wished them to disappear
from his land.
This trip will show you the places the mtemi lived and ruled, where they were
crowned and where they were buried. You will hear of determined ruling including
sacrificing of humans and setting out of people on the Island of Kirita.
There will also be the opportunity of swimming on the north of the island.
Duration: 6 - 7 hours
Distance: 30 - 40 km depending on your desires
Means of transport: Bicycle or car
(By car this route includes
the first cotton ginnery built in Africa South of Sahara at Murutunguru.)
Enquiries and/or booking: rafikiafrika@yahoo.com