Kigoma

Kigoma – Lake Tanganyika Frontier Town

Description
Kigoma is a remote lakeside town and historic terminus of the Central Line railway.

Geography
Western Tanzania
Eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika
Hilly forested surroundings

History
German colonial rail endpoint
Role in early African exploration
Strategic lake port

Culture
Lakeside fishing communities
Cross-border influences
Relaxed frontier atmosphere

Economy
Fishing
Trade and transport
Agriculture

Tourism & Attractions
Gombe Stream National Park
Lake Tanganyika beaches
Livingstone Memorial Site