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Livingstone-Stanley Memorial, Ujiji
Historical Landmark

Livingstone-Stanley Memorial, Ujiji

Kigoma, Tanzania

About

A monument and small museum on the site where Stanley met Livingstone in 1871, at the heart of the historic caravan town.

Historical Landmark

Opening hours

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Where it is

Getting to & around Kigoma

From other cities: Scheduled and charter flights link Kigoma with Dar es Salaam, Arusha and the western parks, while the Central Railway from Dar es Salaam and long-distance buses also reach the town.

Getting around: Taxis, bajaji and dala-dala serve Kigoma and Ujiji, and boats or the historic MV Liemba ferry connect lakeshore villages and the chimpanzee parks.

Full getting-there guide

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