Ujiji
Tanzania · Kigoma RegionTZ
National Historic Site of Tanzania
Ujiji is the oldest town in western Tanzania and is located in Kigoma-Ujiji District of Kigoma Region. Originally a Swahili settlement and then an Arab slave trading post by the mid-nineteenth century nominally under the Sultanate of Zanzibar, In 1900, the population was estimated at 10,000 and in 1967 about 41,000. The site is a registered National Historic Site.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -4.906, 29.676
- Timezone
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Elevation
- 830 m
Overview of Ujiji
Set in Kigoma Region, Tanzania, Ujiji is a destination. Ujiji is strongest on nature, nightlife and adventure. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar. You are about 830 metres up.
Things to do in Ujiji
Nature in Ujiji
(5)Nature lovers get National Parks, Nature Reserves, Parks, Rivers and Wildlife. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ujiji. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Ujiji
(2)Under nightlife, Ujiji is tagged with Casinos and Music. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ujiji's own activity tags.
Adventure in Ujiji
(1)Under adventure, Ujiji is tagged with Adventure Parks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ujiji's own activity tags.
Family in Ujiji
(1)Looking for family? Ujiji has Aquariums. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ujiji.
Water Sports in Ujiji
(1)Under water sports, Ujiji is tagged with Wakeboard. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Ujiji's own activity tags.
Wellness in Ujiji
(1)The wellness shortlist for Ujiji: Ranches. It is a direct read of Ujiji's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Ujiji
October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Kigoma Region plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Africa/Dar_es_Salaam on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Ujiji that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ujiji known for?
- Travellers associate Ujiji with nature, nightlife and adventure. It sits in Kigoma Region, Tanzania.
- What can you do in Ujiji?
- Ujiji is tagged with National Parks, Nature Reserves, Parks, Rivers and Wildlife, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Ujiji?
- October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Ujiji located?
- Ujiji belongs to Kigoma Region, Tanzania, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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