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Explore the Livingstone Memorial Museum in Ujiji on a guided tour. Discover the legacy of Dr. Livingstone, see personal items, and visit the monument marking his meeting with Stanley.

Highlights

• Step back in time and explore the legacy of Dr. Livingstone
• Discover personal items of Dr. Livingstone and Stanley
• Learn about the East African slave trade and Livingstone’s fight against it
• Visit the monument marking the historic meeting of Livingstone and Stanley
• Enjoy views of Lake Tanganyika, the world’s second-deepest freshwater lake

Description

Visit the Livingstone Museum in Ujiji, a historic town on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, near Kigoma in western Tanzania. Discover the place where Dr. Livingstone met the journalist Henry Morton Stanley in 1871, with the legendary words: “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?” Explore the museum’s historical exhibits, including personal items of Dr. Livingstone and Stanley, maps and accounts of the great explorations in Africa, and displays about the East African slave trade, which Livingstone fought against. See the memorial monument outside the museum, marking the exact spot of the historic meeting. Admire cultural artifacts that showcase the local culture of the Wagoma people, who have lived along Lake Tanganyika for centuries. Walk through the museum galleries with a local guide who brings history to life. Visit the famous meeting point monument. Stroll down to the lakeshore to see fishing boats and enjoy views of Lake Tanganyika.

Includes

Guided tour of the museum Visit to the memorial monument Cultural exhibits of the Wagoma people

Important Information

• The museum is located in Ujiji, near Kigoma in western Tanzania. The museum focuses on Dr. Livingstone's legacy and his connection to Tanzania. Ujiji is a historic town on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.

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