Mashonaland Central Province district, Zimbabwe

Places to visit near Bindura

Bindura is a town in Mashonaland Central Province district, Zimbabwe, home to about 37,423 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches, 3 forts & heritage and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Botanical Garden (78 km), Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences (83 km) and Chiremba Balancing Rocks (85 km).

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Bindura at a glance

Location
Mashonaland Central Province district, Zimbabwe
Population
about 37,423
Coordinates
17.3019° S, 31.3306° E
Places within 50 km
110
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bindura

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bindura: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Bindura, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Bindura

79 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bindura. The closest is Jetta (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Jetta · viewpoint · Mashonaland Central Province · ~16 km
  • Chamazizi Hill · viewpoint · Mashonaland Central Province · ~25 km
  • Markwe · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~31 km
  • Damusi · viewpoint · Mashonaland Central Province · ~31 km
  • Danana · viewpoint · Mashonaland Central Province · ~34 km
  • Cross Kopje · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~34 km

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Churches near Bindura

79 churches within 100 km of Bindura. The closest is ECG The Jesus Nation Church Bindura (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bindura

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bindura. The closest is Chisvingo Ruins (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bindura

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bindura. The closest is Alexander's Top Dam (30 km); the best-known is Muturudzi Dam (41 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Muturudzi Dam · lake · Mashonaland Central Province · ~41 km
  • Mwenje Dam · lake · Mashonaland Central Province · ~42 km
  • Nyamasanga · lake · Mashonaland East Province · ~49 km
  • Mazoe Dam · lake · Mashonaland Central Province · ~54 km
  • Alexander's Top Dam · lake · Mashonaland Central Province · ~30 km
  • Matope Dam · lake · Mashonaland East Province · ~39 km

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Waterfalls near Bindura

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Bindura. The closest is Muchazvivepi Falls (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bindura

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bindura. The closest is Bally Vaughan Game Park (49 km); the best-known is Botanical Garden (78 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bindura

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 94 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bindura
  2. 15 km Chisvingo Ruins · heritage site, Mashonaland Central Province
  3. 6 km Jetta · viewpoint, Mashonaland Central Province
  4. 5 km Chipuko Caves · cave, Mashonaland Central Province
  5. 11 km Markwe · viewpoint, Mashonaland East Province
  6. 32 km Chamazizi Hill · hill, Mashonaland Central Province
  7. 25 km Back to Bindura

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    All places near Bindura by distance

    Within 15 km of Bindura

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Chava Mbonga · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~34 km
    • Chimchesa · viewpoint · Mashonaland Central Province · ~36 km
    • Lions Head · viewpoint · Mashonaland Central Province · ~36 km
    • Chikwamora · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~37 km
    • Chizinga · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~37 km
    • Ngomakurira · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~38 km
    • Gudgema · viewpoint · Mashonaland Central Province · ~39 km
    • Guzingizi · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~40 km
    • Muturudzi Dam · lake · Mashonaland Central Province · ~41 km
    • Gena · viewpoint · Mashonaland Central Province · ~41 km
    • Aloe Ridge · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~41 km
    • Mwenje Dam · lake · Mashonaland Central Province · ~42 km
    • Nhunguza Ruins · fort · Mashonaland Central Province · ~17 km
    • Chishayavudzi · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~43 km
    • Old Rhodesian Fort · fort · Mashonaland East Province · ~43 km
    • Gasura · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~44 km
    • Roman Catholic Church-Chiveso · church · Mashonaland Central Province · ~19 km
    • Chitenga · viewpoint · Mashonaland Central Province · ~45 km
    • Chemarenda · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~45 km
    • Chitengu · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~45 km
    • Chinanga · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~46 km
    • Bambatsoko · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~46 km
    • Chiwechembira · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~46 km
    • ZiMutsamvi · park · Mashonaland Central Province · ~21 km
    • Runzo · viewpoint · Mashonaland Central Province · ~21 km
    • Mt Monwe Summit · viewpoint · Mashonaland Central Province · ~21 km
    • Chikwidibure · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~47 km
    • Murigabveni · viewpoint · Mashonaland Central Province · ~22 km
    • Domboshava Cave, Cavepaintings · cave · Mashonaland East Province · ~48 km
    • Domboshawa · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~48 km
    • Gandimi · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~48 km
    • Denda · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~48 km
    • Nyamasanga · lake · Mashonaland East Province · ~49 km
    • Tafuna Hill Summit · viewpoint · Mashonaland Central Province · ~25 km
    • Lungus Kopje · viewpoint · Mashonaland Central Province · ~26 km
    • Nanji Summit · viewpoint · Mashonaland Central Province · ~28 km
    • Ruwanje Hill · viewpoint · Mashonaland Central Province · ~29 km
    • Alexander's Top Dam · lake · Mashonaland Central Province · ~30 km
    • Runga · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~30 km
    • Ruwanga Hill · viewpoint · Mashonaland Central Province · ~31 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bindura by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5979Jetta (16 km)
    Churches2179ECG The Jesus Nation Church Bindura (1 km)
    Other attractions1140Show Ground (1 km)
    Forts & heritage321Chisvingo Ruins (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1120Alexander's Top Dam (30 km)
    Waterfalls111Muchazvivepi Falls (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Bally Vaughan Game Park (49 km)
    Caves27Chipuko Caves (20 km)
    Museums05National Gallery of Zimbabwe (82 km)
    Parks13ZiMutsamvi (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Black Granite Rapids (89 km)

    Bindura: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bindura?

    Chisvingo Ruins (heritage site, about 15 km), Jetta (viewpoint, about 16 km), Chipuko Caves (cave, about 20 km), Chamazizi Hill (hill, about 25 km), ECG The Jesus Nation Church Bindura (church, about 1 km), Nyenyedzi Apostolic Church (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bindura?

    110 places on Spotwander: 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches, 11 other attractions, 3 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bindura?

    Jetta, about 16 km by road; Runzo (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bindura?

    ECG The Jesus Nation Church Bindura, about 1 km by road; Nyenyedzi Apostolic Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bindura?

    Chisvingo Ruins, about 15 km by road; Nhunguza Ruins (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bindura?

    Start in Bindura, visit Chisvingo Ruins, then Jetta, then Chipuko Caves, then Markwe, then Chamazizi Hill, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bindura?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bindura

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bindura’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bindura on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.