Namanga

Tanzania
Namanga, Tanzania
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Pocket-sized border town between Kenya and Tanzania, Namanga sits on the main route between Nairobi and Arusha, making it a common transit point for visitors heading to Amboseli National Park. Mount Kilimanjaro is visible to the south, and the Namanga Hills — known locally as Oldoinyo Orok — rise to the northwest. The local economy runs largely on tourism passing through the crossing.

  • Population14,922
  • Nearest water from center11.3 km
  • Nearest mountain from center3.8 km