Overland Travel Across Borders: A Tale of Two Frontiers
Mutukula One-Stop Lake Victoria in Colonial Conflict
A line drawn by colonial powers in the late 19th century, the 391-kilometer border between Tanzania and Uganda cuts directly across the culture and landscape of the Lake Victoria basin. This frontier, which runs from the lake to the Rwandan border, has a history marked by conflict but today serves as an important secondary trade route for the region.
Dar es Salaam Trade in Fertile Hill History Route
Your primary crossing point is at Mutukula. This border post, which was the site of a key battle during the 1979 Uganda-Tanzania War, has been rebuilt into a modern One-Stop Border Post. This efficient system allows you to complete all customs and immigration formalities for both countries in a single building, greatly simplifying the process. The crossing connects the port of Dar es Salaam via Tanzanian highways to the Ugandan interior.