Attractions & places to visit

Transit depot

Kigoma

Kigoma port & railway station

The historic western terminus of the Central Railway and home port of the MV Liemba, steeped in colonial and lake-trade history.

Campground

Katavi

Sitalike gateway

The village and park entry point near Mpanda, where the tarmac ends and the true wilderness of Katavi begins.

Hotel

Mafia Island

Ras Mbisi

A quiet west-coast beach of pale sand and casuarina trees, good for sunsets and relaxed stays.

Ferry Terminal

Dar es Salaam

Bongoyo Island Marine Reserve

A protected island just off Msasani offering clear water, snorkelling reefs, quiet beaches and grilled seafood.

Beach

Tanga

Ras Kazone waterfront

Tanga's leafy seaside neighbourhood with viewpoints, cafes and calm swimming spots along the bay.

Food Store

Mwanza & Lake Victoria

Mwanza fish market & port

The busy waterfront where dhows land tilapia and Nile perch, a window onto the working life of Lake Victoria.

Market

Kigoma

Kibirizi fish market

A bustling lakeside market where dagaa and other catch are landed and dried, offering a vivid glimpse of local life.

Park

Iringa & Ruaha

Isimila Stone Age Site

An archaeological site near Iringa with ancient stone tools set among towering eroded sandstone pillars.

Island

Mwanza & Lake Victoria

Ukerewe Island

The largest inland island in Africa, reached by ferry across the lake, offering a slow-paced glimpse of fishing communities and rural life.

Tourist Attraction

Karatu

Elephant Cave (Empakaai forest)

A forest walk to a natural cave excavated over time by elephants seeking mineral-rich soil.

Tourist Attraction

Stone Town

Hamamni Persian Baths

The atmospheric ruins of Zanzibar's first public bathhouse, built for Sultan Barghash in the late 19th century.

Museum

Stone Town

House of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib)

The landmark palace of the sultans that once dazzled with East Africa's first electricity and elevator, under long-term restoration.

Island

North Zanzibar

Tumbatu Island

A traditional, seldom-visited island off the northwest coast with Shirazi ruins and a distinct dialect and culture.

Natural Feature

Tanga

Toten Island

A small island in Tanga Bay dotted with ruined mosques, tombs and baobabs, reached by dhow.

Point of interest

Katavi

Ikuu Ranger Post

A central park base near the airstrip and the Katuma floodplains, at the heart of the dry-season wildlife action.

Lake Manyara & Tarangire

Mto wa Mbu village

A lively multicultural market town at Manyara's gate, known for banana beer, art and cultural tours.

Association / Organization

Karatu

Karatu coffee estates

Working plantations such as Shangri-La and Ngila offering tours and tastings of local arabica.

North Zanzibar

Matemwe

A calmer village beach on the northeast coast that is the closest launch point for Mnemba diving trips.

East Zanzibar

Jambiani

A long, traditional fishing and seaweed-farming village with a slower pace and rustic beachfront lodges.

East Zanzibar

Kizimkazi

A southern fishing village known for dolphin tours and the 12th-century Kizimkazi Mosque, the oldest in use in East Africa.

East Zanzibar

Bwejuu

A quiet palm-fringed beach village between Paje and Michamvi, popular for relaxed stays away from the kite crowds.

Pemba

Chake Chake

The island's central capital, with a bustling market, an old Omani fort and views over the mangrove creek.

Pemba

Wete

Pemba's largest town and the North Pemba capital, a working port set among the clove hills.

Pemba

Mkoani

The South Pemba capital and main ferry port, gateway for arrivals from Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam.