Kalenga Historical Museum
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Kalenga Historical Museum

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A small museum in nearby Kalenga - the former Hehe capital - contains the skull, personal effects and other relics of Chief Mkwawa. It was here that he committed suicide rather than succumb to the German forces. A visit to the nearby historical site including magic tree, tombs a cemetery with the graves of some of Mkwawa’s 62 wives, and the site of part of Kalenga’s old defensive wall (the ruins themselves are now nonexistent).Kalenga, which is situated along the side-lines of the Great Ruaha River, is one among the historical villages of "Iringa". It it is known for being the residence of the

Activities: Cultural sightseeing, Zanzibar, Gangilonga Rock (Iringa), Isimila Stone Age Site (Iringa)

Parks visited: Zanzibar, Gangilonga Rock (Iringa), Isimila Stone Age Site (Iringa)

Package Highlights

  • Cultural sightseeing
  • Zanzibar
  • Gangilonga Rock (Iringa)
  • Isimila Stone Age Site (Iringa)

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Kalenga Historical Museum

A small museum in nearby Kalenga - the former Hehe capital - contains the skull, personal effects and other relics of Chief Mkwawa. It was here that he committed suicide rather than succumb to the German forces. A visit to the nearby historical site including magic tree, tombs a cemetery with the gr

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