Beach near Kigoma, Tanzania

Kigoma Travel Guide

Tanzania

Kigoma is a city of 164,268 people in western Tanzania, on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika. Its location makes it a base for exploring this part of the lake and the surrounding region.

Travellers arriving by air use Kigoma Airport (TKQ). Kigoma is beside a large freshwater lake rather than the sea, but there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city.

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Local time

164,268

Population

4,275 miles away

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Weather in Kigoma

Mon

31°

Tue

32°

Wed

32°

Know before you go

Pays in TZS

Plug type Type D & Type G (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +255

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Tanzania for various services. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation for good service. Amounts can vary depending on the quality of service and your personal discretion.

Best time to visit Kigoma

Jan

27°26

Feb

27°20

Mar

27°26

Apr

27°27

May

28°15

Jun

29°4

Jul

29°0

Aug

30°1

Sep

31°7

Oct

29°17

Nov

27°25

Dec

26°26

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Kigoma

  1. Lake Tanganyika Stadium

    stadium arena

    2.1 km

  2. Lakeside Church

    christian place of worship

    2.2 km

  3. Dr. Livingstone Memorial Museum-Ujiji Kigoma

    history museum

    2.4 km

  4. Gombe mahale katavi safari

    historic site

    4.2 km

  5. Mlole

    christian place of worship

    3.6 km

  6. Safina Victory Church.

    christian place of worship

    1.1 km

  7. FPCT Mwanga Kigoma

    religious organization

    3.4 km

  8. Christ's Church

    christian place of worship

    4.1 km

Getting there

Kigoma Airport · 0 km

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