Mount Kilimanjaro
The Machame Route
The Marangu Route
The Rongai Route
The Shira Route
The Umbwe Route

Northern Circuit
Ngorongoro
Arusha National Park
Mount Meru ( 4566Mt)
Lake Manyara NP
Serengeti National Park
Tarangire National Park

Southern Circuit
Saadani Game Reserve
Selous Game Reserve
Mikumi National Park
Udzungwa Mountains NP
Ruaha National Park
Kigoma Town
Gombe National Park
Mahale National Park

Sample Itineraries
Northern Circuit
Southern Circuit

Kigoma is the largest town on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. It is the only most developed town closest to both Gombe and Mahale National Parks. It is the starting point of most of our safaris to Gombe and Mahale National Parks. Most of our itineraries have the first and the last days of the safari in Kigoma.

Kigoma is home to the “Ha” tribe, which was the third largest tribe in Tanzania by the 1940s. It is famous for Dagaa fishing and Palm oil. Besides the close proximity to the Parks, Kigoma is also rich in history. It is the last place Europe and America sent an emissary to trace the whereabouts of the great scientist, missionary and explorer, Dr. Livingstone. Surrounded by the Lake on one side and scenic hills and valleys on the other, a tour of Kigoma town becomes an interesting part of your Chimpanzee safari

Getting There

Kigoma is linked to most of the tourist destinations in Tanzania. Here are few of the options that are presently available to you. However due to increasing demand more and more options are becoming available. We advise you to keep in contact with us for further updates.

By Air
Currently there are 5 scheduled flights weekly into and out of Kigoma. The flights operate between Kigoma, Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza, Nairobi and Zanzibar. Please contact us for updated schedules and rates.

By Rail
Trains from Dar es Salaam and Mwanza operate 4 times a week, but it is a 2 night journey. A detailed Rail itinerary can be provided upon request.

By Road
You can reach Kigoma by road from Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Mwanza. It is recommended that this option be used in the dry season only.

By Lake
If you are coming from Mpulungu (Zambia) or Bujumbura (Burundi), you can use the Mv Liemba and the Mv Mwongozo to reach Kigoma. A detailed Steamer itinerary can be provided upon request

KIGOMA HILL TOP HOTEL (LUXURY HOTEL)
The hotel consists of thirty cottage type air-conditioned rooms with en suite bathroom and toilet. All the rooms have hot and cold running water, Satellite television, refrigerators and direct dialing telephone facility. The rooms have an old world colonial ambience, each with a balcony that has a breathtaking view of the Lake and the remarkable sunsets.