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PLACES TO STAY
Reserve your Wilderness Retreat
near Lake Victoria, Tanzania
Lake Victoria, Tanzania is a top spot to see Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
BEST TIME TO SEE
Hire local boats for nearshore fishing to catch tilapia.
SIGHTING TIP
June-October: Dry season improves fishing conditions for tilapia in Lake Victoria.
Coordinates
2.5200°S, 32.9000°E
HABITAT
Freshwater rivers, lakes, ponds
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern (introduced widely)
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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