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Kahama: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Kahama is a town in north-western Tanzania. The town serves as the headquarters of Kahama Urban District.

Kahama, Tanzania · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityKahama+24°CDrizzle · sunset 06:40 PMupdated 05:52 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Exchange rateTZS 2,644.58per 1 $TZS — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Kahama in pictures8 photos
Hansueli Krapf · cc-by-sa-3.0 · Jan 28, 2009
Mamatimo · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Jan 19, 2023
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · pdm · Mar 13, 2010
Hansueli Krapf · cc-by-sa-3.0 · Jan 28, 2009

Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.
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Additional information about use of security measures to reduce the risk of burglary in hotels and other accommodation (‘Safety and security’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
  • crime
  • terrorism
  • health risks
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Exercise increased caution in Tanzania due to crime, terrorism, health, unrest , arbitrary enforcement of laws , and targeting gay and lesbian individuals . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Violent crime happens in Tanzania. It includes assault, sexual assault, robberies, mugging, and express kidnapping. Crime can happen at any time.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Mwanza International Airport MWZ158 km away — the nearest airport
Gitega Airport GID302 km from the centre
Kigali International Airport KGL343 km from the centre