Iringa is unique for a Tanzanian city in that it actually has a pretty cool unique city attraction. Gangilonga Rock is located on the outskirts of Iringa town just up the hill from Sunset Hotel, easily reached by either foot or bijaji/motorcycle/taxi.
There is a very short walk through a wooded area and then a climb up a gigantic crevice of the rock. Rocks have been piled to create a little staircase but it still requires some balance. It's a very short climb and I am always blown away by the views of Iringa. The rock provides a really cool point of reference over the larger landscape and the area is unbelievably photogenic. Visiting during the sunset basks the area in a soft evening light which causes most people to continuously take photos with each incremental change in the hues of the light.
I am a firm believer that every visitor to Iringa should try to climb the rock!
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