Caves in Tanzania map & data
There are 47 caves mapped in Tanzania, spread over 14 regions. The most are in Mara (10), Zanzibar South & Central (9) and Kilimanjaro (7). 43% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Hans Meyer Cave, Getongo and Kyamunene historic cave.
Caves by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mara | 10 | 21% |
| Zanzibar South & Central | 9 | 19% |
| Kilimanjaro | 7 | 15% |
| Arusha | 5 | 11% |
| Zanzibar Urban/West | 4 | 8.5% |
| Morogoro | 3 | 6.4% |
| Tanga | 2 | 4.3% |
| Manyara | 1 | 2.1% |
| Kagera | 1 | 2.1% |
| Lindi | 1 | 2.1% |
| Rukwa | 1 | 2.1% |
| Dodoma | 1 | 2.1% |
| Zanzibar North | 1 | 2.1% |
| Mwanza | 1 | 2.1% |
Notable caves in Tanzania
- Hans Meyer CaveKilimanjaro · 5237 m · cave entrance
- GetongoMara · cave entrance
- Kyamunene historic caveKagera · cave entrance
- Nang'oma CaveLindi · cave entrance
- kantalamba secondary schoolRukwa · cave entrance
- KuumbiZanzibar South & Central · cave entrance
- Tazari cavesZanzibar North · cave entrance
- CaveKilimanjaro · cave entrance
- Ligema Lya KuchasondoleMara · cave entrance
- Kuza CaveZanzibar South & Central · cave entrance
- Shira CaveKilimanjaro · cave entrance
- Ligema lya KuchanyamalimaMara · cave entrance
- NgongaZanzibar South & Central · cave entrance
- Ligema lya KuchebhurunguMara · cave entrance
- Ligema lya KucheyaMara · cave entrance
- MwibomaMara · cave entrance
What's in this layer
Every cave in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Cave entrances.
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Frequently asked questions
How many caves are there in Tanzania?
This layer holds 47 caves in Tanzania, the most of them in Mara. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each cave?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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