Kigamboni Naval Base

The Kigamboni Naval Base (Kituo cha Jeshi la Wanamaji Kigamboni, in Swahili) is a naval base located in Kigamboni ward of Kigamboni District in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The base also hosts the Kigamboni Navy Health Center that is available to the public as well as Navy personnel. The base was built with assistance from China in return for international support in the global stage. President Samia Suluhu laid the foundation stone on 6 May 2024.

Kigamboni Naval Base
Kituo cha Jeshi la Wanamaji Kigamboni (Swahili)
Kigamboni ward, Kigamboni District, Dar es Salaam in  Tanzania
Aerial view of Dar es Salaam, with Kigamboni across the creek
Kigamboni NB
Coordinates6°49′47.2″S 39°18′7.6″E
TypeNaval base
Site information
OwnerTanzania Naval Command
Websitewww.navy.mil.tz
Site history
Built2024
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