Rocky Bay Campsite, Busisi, Mwanza

Days 43 & 44 - 21st & 22nd July 2019

 The South African couple that told us about Migombani also told us about Rocky Bay Resort and Campsite in Busisi, on the shores of Lake Victoria.  We had originally planned to stay at the Yacht Club in Mwanza, but decided to push through and take the ferry to Busisi and overnight at Rocky Bay.
Joanne getting off the ferry - the vehicles are behind the buses
Well, when we arrived, we were sold on this little piece of paradise!!  The campsite wasn't ready yet, so we got a great little chalet for $30 per night.  

The owners are South African, so it's like being home from home 😊.  Last night we enjoyed a brilliantly cooked piece steak with chips and veg, and tonight the owners are making an oxtail 'potjie' which we have been invited to share (where are you Frans and Petro???)

 The rocks remind us of the Seychelles - huge and absolutely beautiful.  Just about everything, particularly the restaurant and swimming pool, have been shaped around the rocks.  The gardens are magnificent.

 Our hosts, Cameron (aka Justin Bieber) and Natasha, have been absolutely great.  We have no doubt that anybody travelling this way either on route to Rwanda or from that side to Mwanza will prolong their stay when they arrive.

We shall be leaving tomorrow morning, quite a trip to reach Nyakasanza where we shall overnight before reaching the Rwanda border.

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