Kigoma Travel Guide
Travel to Kigoma - The Capital of Western Tanzania
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The bustling town of Kigoma is the regional capital of western Tanzania and a central port in the area. Located on the eastern shores of Lake Tanganyika, Kigoma is surrounded by rugged mountains and forests that make it a pleasing and beautiful location. In the past, Kigoma has been in competition with nearby Ujiji, but over the last decades Kigoma has gained a strong economic foothold in the region and its port is of central importance to the activities of the area.
Historically, the town was the final stop of the Central Line railway, built in the 20th century to transport agricultural goods from the African hinterland to the East African Coast. The town makes a good overland base for visits and chimpanzee safaris to both Gombe Stream National Park and Mahale Mountains National Park.
Historically, the town was the final stop of the Central Line railway, built in the 20th century to transport agricultural goods from the African hinterland to the East African Coast. The town makes a good overland base for visits and chimpanzee safaris to both Gombe Stream National Park and Mahale Mountains National Park.
Attractions in Kigoma
One of Kigoma’s main tourist attractions is Lake Tanganyika, the second largest freshwater lake in the world and home to at least 250 species of fish. Or head off to Gombe Stream National Park to see chimpanzees. There’s also the Mahale Mountains National Park for you to explore, located on the shore of Lake Tanganyika it affords spectacular views and the opportunity to see a diverse range of flora and fauna.
Activities in Kigoma
Explore the shores of Lake Tanganyika, go trekking through lush forest to gorgeous waterfalls or to see playful chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National park or visit Ujiji, the former Arab slave trading settlement and the famous meeting place of Stanley and Livingstone.
Relaxing
Relax in Kigoma by soaking up the atmosphere of this laidback African town and enjoying the stunning landscape from Lake Tanganyika to the beautiful Mahale Mountains.
Getting Around
It is easy to get around Kigoma as the transport system here is very developed. It is one of the busiest ports on Lake Tanganyika and has one of the major terminals on the rail line that comes from Dar es Salaam. Travelling around here by train is very cost efficient or there is an intercity bus service. Many car hire companies operate in Kigoma so you can hire a car either with or without a driver and there is also an extensive boat system.
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