Places to visit near

Kigoma

Kigoma is a city in Kigoma Region district, Tanzania of about 164,268 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit: 25 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 mosques & dargahs. The must-see place is Gombe Stream National Park.

4.8769° S, 29.6267° EPop. 164,268

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km72
Must-see1
Notable25
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Kigoma

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:05 pm

173 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kigoma
  2. Bangwe Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Livingstone Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Mwalon Muyoboziviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Kumsituviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Gombe Stream National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Kigoma
Today’s loopKigomaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kigoma?

Kigoma Port (beach, about 1 km), Kigoma/ Gungu Ward Border (heritage site, about 2 km), Kibirizi/ Gungu Ward Border (heritage site, about 2 km), Bangwe Bay (beach, about 4 km), Gombe Stream National Park (national park, about 26 km), Rock Lookout (viewpoint, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kigoma?

72 places on Spotwander: 25 churches, 25 other attractions, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 mosques & dargahs, 4 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest church to Kigoma?

Catholic Worship Open Place, about 1 km by road; Christ's Church (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kigoma?

Rock Lookout, about 6 km by road; Deck (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kigoma?

Start in Kigoma, visit Bangwe Bay, then Livingstone Museum, then Mwalon Muyobozi, then Kumsitu, then Gombe Stream National Park, and drive back — about 173 km by road in all.

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