Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
INFORMATION
9am-3pm Mon-Fri)
Congo
(Bangwe Rd;
9am-4pm Mon-Fri)
Immigration
Formalities for those riding the MV
Liemba
are handled by an officer who boards the boat
in Kasanga. If you're headed to Burundi or DRC, there are immigration offices at Ami Port
and Kibirizi.
Internet Access
Baby Come & Call
(Lumumba St; per hr Tsh2000;
8am-6pm Mon-Sat)
Mpenda Internet Café
(Mlole Rd; per hr Tsh1500;
9-8pm Mon-Sat)
Medical Services
Kigoma International Health Clinic
(
0784-591995; Ujiji Rd;
24hr) For minor
medical issues. It's 1km beyond Bera petrol station.
Mamboleo Pharmacy
(Lumumba St;
8am-6pm Mon-Sat, 10.30am-2pm Sun)
Money
Both banks' ATMs accept MasterCard and Visa.
CRDB
(Lumumba St) Changes US dollars, Euros and British pounds.
NBC
(Lumumba St)
Tourist Information & Travel Agencies
Gombe/Mahale Visitors Information Centre
( 028-280 4009; gona-
pachimps@yahoo.com; Tanapa Rd; 9am-4pm) The staff know plenty about Gombe, but
were very misinformed about Mahale. It's signposted of Ujiji Rd near the top of the hill:
turn left at the T-junction.
Maji Makubwa
( 0755-662129;
www.majimakubwa.com
)
For boat rental and fishing
or scuba trips. Based at Aqua Lodge.
Mbali Mbali
( 028-280 4437;
www.mbalimbali.com
)
Western Tanzania-focussed safari
operator based at Kigoma Hilltop Hotel. It does boat and air charters.
