Things to in Iringa

IRINGA TOWN TOUR


Igeleke Rock Art
 
A large prehistoric frieze, similar in style to the Kondoa rock paintings, located at a spectacular site on the edge of town just west of the Dodoma road. The ochre drawings depict human figures, an elephant, jumpin…
 
TOP CHOICE MUSEUM IN IRINGA
 
Iringa Boma

This excellent EU-funded museum is a great new development, as is its small cafe and quality gift shop. Located between Uhuru Park and Neema, Boma is housed in a 1900 German colonial building. Artfully displayed objects
 
TOP CHOICE ARTS CENTRE IN IRINGA
 
Neema Crafts
 
This acclaimed vocational training Centre for young deaf and disabled people sits just southeast of the Clock Tower roundabout. Operated by the Anglican church, it sells paper and cards made from elephant dung, 
 
TOP CHOICE CAFE IN IRINGA
 
Neema Crafts Centre Cafe
 
Located upstairs at Neema Crafts, this cafe is justifiably popular, with local coffees and teas, homemade cookies, excellent cinnamon buns, cakes, soups, and a selection of sandwiches and light meals.
 
 TOP CHOICE ARTS & CRAFTS IN IRINGA
 
Boma

The craft store at the Boma museum has a terrific selection of gifts and crafts, with a specialism in quality hand woven fabrics. This is the place to buy special scarves and wraps; it also sells kids' clothes and so…
 
TOP CHOICE TANZANIAN IN IRINGA
 
Hasty Tasty Too
 
This long-standing Iringa classic has good breakfasts, yoghurt, samosas, shakes and reasonably priced main dishes, including a divine chickpea curry. It's popular with local and expat clientele. You can get toasted …
 
TOP CHOICE ITALIAN IN IRINGA

Mama Iringa Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
 
Delicious Italian food – pizzas, gnocchi, lasagna and more, plus salads – are served in the quiet courtyard of a former convent. It's about 3km from the town Centre (Tsh5000 in a taxi). Take Mkwawa Rd to the Danish …
HISTORIC SITE IN IRINGA

Isimila Stone Age Site
 
Here, in the late 1950s, amid a dramatic landscape of eroded sandstone pillars, archaeologists unearthed one of the most significant Stone Age finds ever identified. Tools found at the site – hammerstones, axeheads,…

 
 
HISTORIC SITE IN IRINGA
 
Gangilonga Rock

This large rock northeast of town is where Chief Mkwawa meditated and where he learned that the Germans were after him. Its name, gangilonga, means ‘talking stone’ in Hehe, possibly because the chief's scouts commun…

MOSQUE IN IRINGA

Ismaili Mosque

This unique German-built mosque is a visual highlight of Iringa's colonial centre – it was built in 1932 but, with its clock tower and arcaded galleries, has the look of medieval European town hall.

INTERNATIONAL IN IRINGA
 
Boma Café

The Boma museum cafe makes a great daytime spot for a speciality coffee, and it serves filling European mains and snacks: pizza, quiches, meatballs and chilli con carne.

MARKET IN IRINGA
 
Market Area

Iringa’s atmospheric covered market is piled high with fruit and vegetables, plus other wares, including large-weave, locally made baskets.
 
 MUSEUM IN IRINGA
 
Kalenga Historical Museum

This tiny 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. T…
 
INDIAN IN IRINGA
 
Sai Villa

A popular spot, especially in the evenings, with a large menu featuring Indian and continental cuisine. Follow Kawawa Rd past the Lutheran Hostel for about 500m to Mama Siyovelwa pub. Continue past the pub for 300m,…

CEMETERY IN IRINGA
 
Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery

At the eastern edge of town beyond Neema, this tranquil and well-tended cemetery contains the graves of the deceased from both world wars.

SUPERMARKET IN IRINGA
 
Ng'owo Supermarket

This small but well-stocked supermarket is a good bet for self-caterers. It's near the southeastern corner of the market.
MONUMENT IN IRINGA

Maji Maji Uprising Monument

Next to the police station, this rugged stone obelisk is a memorial to those who died in the Maji Maji Uprising between 1905 and 1907.

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