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Kigoma Town Day Tour

Price : $60

Kigoma is located off the shores of Lake Tanganyika in western Tanzania. It has a great deal to offer visitors, from its rich culture and history to its water activities and stunning scenery. Kigoma Town, also known as Kigoma/Ujiji, is the capital of the Kigoma region in western Tanzania and shares international borders with Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Kigoma/Ujiji, where journalist Henry Morton Stanley encountered the ailing Dr. David Livingstone and greeted him with the immortal phrase “Dr. Livingstone, I presume,” and Kigoma town are the main entry points to the remote Gombe Stream and Mahale Mountains National Parks in western Tanzania.
Along with its rich history and culture, this area is known for its wide range of wildlife and natural beauty. The cultural and economic significance of Kigoma’s past and present will be examined in this tour.
  • 1 Day
  • Max People : 6
  • Zanzibar
  • Price Includes
    • Lunch and water
    • Personal guide
    • All government taxes
    • All activities as mentioned
    • Entrances to tour attractions
  • Price Excludes
    • All places of interests
    • Insurance
    • Tips/gratuity
    • Drinks not mentioned
    • Personal expenses

Tour Plan

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Day 01 : Kigoma Town Tour

The expedition will commence as soon as you finish breakfast. You will be escorted to Kigoma Port and Railway Station, where you will view and learn about these two locations’ historical significance. If it is available, you will be able to tour and board the Mv. Liemba, a German ship that is “the oldest ship on Lake Tanganyika and probably the oldest ship in the world.” The British ship Mv. Mwongozo, which is still accessible, and the Central Railway terminating at Kigoma station will transport you back to the 1910s. The Regional Commissioner House, Bomas House, and St. Joseph Cathedral Roman Catholic Church, all built between the 1880s and 1900s, will also be accessible. It is essential to visit the Kigoma Railway Station, the terminus of the historic Central Line railway that connects Tanzania to Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

You will also be able to visit the Kigoma market, where you can buy souvenirs, fresh food, and handicrafts made in the area. If time permits, you will visit local cultural groups to learn about the history and customs of the indigenous tribes. You will be served a traditional Swahili lunch at one of Kigoma’s renowned restaurants.

After you’ve seen these places, we’ll take you to the Dr. Livingstone Memorial Centre, which became famous when Henry Morton Stanley said “I presume” to Dr. Livingstone. Henry Stanley Morton finally met Dr. Livingstone here after years of silence. After spending some time at the memorial, where you’ll learn about Dr. Livingstone’s history and the significance of his role in the abolition of the slave trade, you’ll be led to Ujiji, the historic market, and slave trafficking route, where the repercussions are still felt today.

After a long day, this four- to six-hour journey will conclude with a drive back to the hotel.

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