Kigoma City is the capital of the Kigoma Region of Western Tanzania. Located on the eastern shores of Lake Tanganyika and close to the border with Burundi, Kigoma is a busy port town with a functional railway line via Dodoma, the capital city, to Dar es Salaam on the coast. The port is capable of handling large container ships, and also runs ferries to Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia and other lake-side towns in Tanzania.

 

For the visitor, Kigoma acts as a gateway to two of Tanzania's most remote and most special national Parks. From Kigoma both Mahale Mountains National Park and Gombe Stream National Park are accessible by boat or small plane. These two parks are well known for their beauty and remoteness, but the main attraction of both parks are the resident populations of wild chimpanzees. Made famous by Jane Goodall and her research in Gombe, the chimpanzees can be tracked and observed by visitors, accompanied by a guide. This unique opportunity is one of the things which sets Mahale Mountains National Park and Gombe Stream National Park apart.

 

Another attraction for the visitor is Lake Tanganyika itself. This large inland lake has is renowned for its crystal clear waters and supports a host of aquatic and bird life. The mountains along its shoreline contrast dramatically with the white sandy beaches and sparkling blue waters, and a few days staying on its shores can be a memorable part of your Tanzania safari.

 

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