Bukoba is not a major tourist destination but rewards time spent exploring at the lake's edge. The Kagera Museum near the lakeshore has a wildlife photography exhibition and traditional artefacts from the region. Musira Island is accessible by boat and has a small fishing village. The German colonial buildings near the Lake Hotel are a reminder of early 20th-century history. Nyamukazi fishing village is a 20-minute walk from the centre past the airport. The Bukoba Club has tennis, snooker, and other sports facilities open to visitors.