With a new air strip, it is not likely that Kigoma will remain one of Tanzania's best-kept secrets for very long. Located in Western Tanzania on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, Kigoma is a thriving port and its sister town, Ujiji, a traditional fishing village. A memorial to the legendary Dr. Livinstone is also located here. Kigoma serves as an excellent base for visits to Mahale Mountain National Park and Gombe National Park. Situated on the Indian Ocean, only as 30-minute charter flight from Dar es Salaam.
Mafia Island is a divers' paradise.
An exciting new marine park was inaugurated recently on the Island, featuring a large variety of coral and fish. A tourism delegation led by Hon. Zakia Hamdani Meghji, Tanzania's Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, held seminars in Los Angeles, Washington DC, New York and Atlanta in conjunction with local ATA Chapters. By mid-may this year, Tanzania surpassed the year 2000 target of 50,000 arrivals from North America. 2000 awards both to express its support and appreciation to the travel professionals and media who have worked hard promoting and selling Tanzania.