Expertise in Lake Tanganyika Operations
With decades of experience on Lake Tanganyika, we know every route, seasonal weather pattern, and port procedure—ensuring reliable schedules and smooth crossings for commuters, traders, and tourists.
Comprehensive Passenger Solutions
From regular ferry services and express charters to sightseeing cruises and passenger-plus-parcel options, we deliver a full suite of travel offerings tailored to your specific needs.
Commitment to Safety and Comfort
Our vessels meet stringent safety standards, carry modern life-saving equipment, and provide clean facilities, comfortable seating, and attentive crews—so you can travel with total peace of mind.
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About Inland
Passenger Water Transport
Made-Hua operates modern, well-maintained vessels on Lake Tanganyika’s busiest corridors—from Kigoma (Tanzania) south to Mpulungu (Zambia) and north to Kalemie (DRC), Uvira (DRC), and Bujumbura (Burundi). Inspired by the lake’s historic ferries such as the MV Liemba and MV Mwongozo, our services combine proven lake-going reliability with upgraded safety systems that follow Tanzania’s Inland Water Transport regulations and IMO best-practice guidelines.
Passengers enjoy shaded seating, clean restrooms, onboard refreshments, certified life-saving appliances, and real-time schedule updates—all handled by a trained crew whose first priority is your safety and comfort.
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Our Strategic Ports of Operation Across Lake Tanganyika:
Made-Hua operates across key ports around Lake Tanganyika, connecting Tanzania with neighboring countries. Our strategic locations include Kigoma, Kalemie, Uvira, Bujumbura, and Mpulungu, ensuring efficient and reliable transport for both cargo and passengers.
- Our routes Across Lake Tanganyika
- Kalemie DRC
- Uvira DRC
- Bujumbura Burundi
- Mpulungu Zambia
Our Inland Passenger Water Transport Services Include:
Scheduled Passenger Routes
Express & Charter Trips
Tourist & Sightseeing Cruises
Passenger + Light Freight Combo
Onboard Services & Accessibility
Group Travel & School Trips
How often do your passenger ferries run?
Mainline services sail up to twice weekly on each route, with extra departures in peak seasons.
What safety measures are in place onboard?
Can I bring luggage or small cargo?
Yes—each ticket includes a standard luggage allowance, and lightweight commercial goods can be checked in for a small fee.
How do I book a ticket?
Reserve online, via our mobile app, or at any Made-Hua ticket office in Kigoma, Mpulungu, Kalemie, Uvira, or Bujumbura. E-tickets and mobile money payments are accepted.
All vessels carry SOLAS-grade life jackets, life rafts, GPS tracking, and crews trained to Tanzanian inland-waterway safety standards.