Kibondo District was re-established 1983 after series landmarks that led to the enacting of Local Government Act no 7 [District Authorities] of 1982. Previously the District was used as a host for refugees from Republic of Burundi and Democratic of Republic of Congo.

The Distrct located in northen part of Kigoma Region with about 8,364.84 square Kilometers and great part of the area covered by forest and game reserve. The District lies between latitude 3.90 –5.00 S, and longitude 30.20 –31.500 E with an average altitude, that ranges between 1,000m and 1,700m above the sea level.

This District is divided into three divisions namely Kibondo, Mabamba and Kifura. Further subdivided into 19 wards, 50 registered villages and 416 (hamlets) sub villages.