Where can I see chimpanzees near Kigoma?

Two of Africa's finest chimp parks lie on Lake Tanganyika near Kigoma: Gombe National Park, of Jane Goodall fame, and the wilder, more remote Mahale Mountains, both reached by boat or light aircraft.

What happened at Ujiji?

In 1871 the journalist Henry Morton Stanley found the missing explorer Dr David Livingstone at Ujiji, reportedly greeting him with 'Dr Livingstone, I presume?' A memorial and museum mark the spot today.

How deep is Lake Tanganyika?

Lake Tanganyika is the world's longest freshwater lake at around 660 km and the second-deepest at roughly 1,470 m, home to hundreds of endemic fish species.

How do I get to Kigoma?

Kigoma Airport (TKQ) has domestic flights from Dar es Salaam and Arusha, and the town is also served by the Central Railway, long-distance buses and the MV Liemba lake ferry.

Kigoma — Events — verified guides & travel directory for Tanzania

November

Ujiji Livingstone commemorations

Local remembrance of the historic 1871 Stanley-Livingstone meeting, centred on the memorial and museum at Ujiji.

8 August (annual)

Nane Nane (Farmers' Day)

The national agricultural fair celebrated in the Kigoma region with exhibitions of farming and local produce.

Varies (Islamic calendar)

Eid and Ramadan festivities

Kigoma's largely Muslim communities mark Ramadan and Eid with prayers, feasting and lively gatherings along the shore.

Dry season

Lake fishing seasons

The dagaa fishing season brings nightly lantern-lit fleets onto Lake Tanganyika, a spectacular sight from the shore.

Kigoma

Events & festivals

Ujiji Livingstone commemorations

Nane Nane (Farmers' Day)

Eid and Ramadan festivities

Lake fishing seasons