BEST TIME TO VISIT KIGOMA DURING YOUR LAKE TRAVELS IN WESTERN TANZANIA
The climate of Kigoma is mild and tropical, due to its proximity to the equator and altitude above sea level, but year-round access is difficult because of the state of the gravel roads which, apart from a flamboyantly ethnic railway service, are its only land links with wider civilization. Flights from Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Mwanza also depend on airstrips not being waterlogged at the peak of the wet season. The rains in western Tanzania start from November to April with the short rains and then merging into the long rain season (read more on tour activities in Kigoma).
The heavier rains affect many possible activities adversely. Humidity is high and mosquitoes are ubiquitous, necessitating generous use of repellents and malaria prophylactics. For example, chimpanzee treks in Mahale and Gombe are difficult and treacherous in the wet, and there is no guarantee of sightings on a couple nights short stay, since the chimps move higher in the mountains in search of food.
But birdwatching and botanical tours are especially rewarding in January and February, when it is beginning to get warmer, but is not oppressive; though expect rains during this period. In the balmy, dry season from June to October, it is easier to access varied Lake Tanganyika and Kigoma town activities, there are fewer pestiferous mosquitoes and you may even need a light fleece or sweater in the evenings or early mornings.
Average air temperatures are around lows of 64 F (18 C) and highs of 86 F (30 C) degrees, as is the water of the lake, perfect for sunbathing, snorkeling, or PADI scuba diving on your dream vacation in western Tanzania.
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The heavier rains affect many possible activities adversely. Humidity is high and mosquitoes are ubiquitous, necessitating generous use of repellents and malaria prophylactics. For example, chimpanzee treks in Mahale and Gombe are difficult and treacherous in the wet, and there is no guarantee of sightings on a couple nights short stay, since the chimps move higher in the mountains in search of food.
But birdwatching and botanical tours are especially rewarding in January and February, when it is beginning to get warmer, but is not oppressive; though expect rains during this period. In the balmy, dry season from June to October, it is easier to access varied Lake Tanganyika and Kigoma town activities, there are fewer pestiferous mosquitoes and you may even need a light fleece or sweater in the evenings or early mornings.
Average air temperatures are around lows of 64 F (18 C) and highs of 86 F (30 C) degrees, as is the water of the lake, perfect for sunbathing, snorkeling, or PADI scuba diving on your dream vacation in western Tanzania.
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WHERE TO STAY IN KIGOMA
AfricanMecca recommends two hotels in Kigoma based on its Hotel Tier ranking. The first is Kigoma Hilltop Hotel which ranks as a deluxe option while Lake Tanganyika Hotel ranks as a value lodging.
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TOUR KIGOMA ATTRACTIONS
Kigoma has a traditional market packed with life and color which you can tour. You can also visit the the historic town of Ujiji, a few kilometers from Kigoma, where Henry Stanley met David Livingstone.
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GUIDE ON KIGOMA
Kigoma is the main port, rail terminal and largest town on the coast of Lake Tanganyika. It is also one of the main access points for Western Tanzania's Parks: Gombe Stream, Mahale Mountain and Katavi.
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When visiting Kigoma, we recommend combining it with offbeat parks in Southern and Western Tanzania such as Nyerere (Selous), Ruaha or Katavi ending with a chimpanzee trekking safari at Gombe or Mahale by the relaxing Lake Tanganyika.
You may optionally extend out to Northern Tanzania safari parks such as Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti (wildebeest migration). End your trip with a Swahili cultural tour and beach holiday in Zanzibar.
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