Tanzania’s official border points. a comprehensive table of Tanzania’s official border points, including land, air, and maritime points, with their neighboring country (if applicable) and OSBP status. This is a professional reference for logistics operators, traders, and travelers.
| No. | Border/Entry Point | Type | Neighboring Country | OSBP Status | Notes |
| 1 | Namanga | Land | Kenya | Yes | 24-hour road border, major trade corridor |
| 2 | Holili | Land | Kenya | Yes | Connects to Taveta, key for cargo |
| 3 | Taveta | Land | Kenya | Yes | Co-located with Holili OSBP |
| 4 | Bologonja | Land | Kenya | No | Standard road border point |
| 5 | Shirati | Land | Kenya | No | Lake Victoria region crossing |
| 6 | Sirari | Land | Kenya | No | Regional trade and passenger crossing |
| 7 | Mutukula | Land | Uganda | Yes | OSBP, handles trade and transit goods |
| 8 | Kasumulu | Land | Malawi | No | Southern border, road and cargo crossing |
| 9 | Mbamba Bay | Land/Water | Malawi | No | Lake Nyasa port for cargo and passengers |
| 10 | Murusagamba | Land | Rwanda | No | Kagera region border post |
| 11 | Kabanga | Land | Rwanda | No | Regional trade route |
| 12 | Rusumo | Land | Rwanda | Yes | OSBP, EAC trade corridor |
| 13 | Julius Nyerere Intl Airport | Air | N/A | N/A | Dar es Salaam, main international airport |
| 14 | Kilimanjaro Intl Airport | Air | N/A | N/A | Northern region international airport |
| 15 | Songwe Intl Airport | Air | N/A | N/A | Southern region airport, cargo and passenger |
| 16 | Mwanza Airport | Air | N/A | N/A | Lake Victoria region |
| 17 | Zanzibar Airport | Air | N/A | N/A | Island entry point, tourism hub |
| 18 | Dar es Salaam Port | Maritime | N/A | N/A | Largest maritime port, international trade |
| 19 | Tanga Port | Maritime | N/A | N/A | Northern coastal port for cargo |
| 20 | Zanzibar Port | Maritime | N/A | N/A | Island maritime entry for freight and passengers |
| 21 | Mtwara Port | Maritime | N/A | N/A | Southern coastal port, exports and imports |
| 22 | Lindi Port | Maritime | N/A | N/A | Regional cargo and fishing activities |
| 23 | Kigoma | Water/Lake | DRC | No | Lake Tanganyika port for trade and transit |
| 24 | Mbamba Bay | Water/Lake | Malawi | No | Lake Nyasa port for cargo and passenger movement |
Notes:
- OSBP (One Stop Border Post) indicates whether the point has co-located customs and immigration facilities for streamlined trade.
- Land borders are primarily for road vehicles and pedestrian crossings; some may also handle cargo.
- Air and maritime ports handle both passengers and freight; most international cargo enters via Dar es Salaam Port.
- Inland water ports such as Mbamba Bay and Kigoma are crucial for lake transport and regional trade.
- Non-OSBP land borders are functional but have standard customs and immigration processing.
I can also enhance this table visually, for example, as a color-coded chart or map showing OSBP vs non-OSBP points across Tanzania, which is excellent for blogs or logistics manuals.
