Eastern Province district, Sierra Leone

Places to visit near Blama

Blama is a town in Eastern Province district, Sierra Leone, home to about 8,146 people. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit — 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches, 11 mosques & dargahs and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see place is Gola National Park (89 km).

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Blama at a glance

Location
Eastern Province district, Sierra Leone
Population
about 8,146
Coordinates
7.8748° N, 11.3455° W
Places within 50 km
35
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Blama

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Blama: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Blama

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Blama. The closest is Sierratel Bandama (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Sierratel Bandama · viewpoint · Eastern Province · ~18 km
  • N'Gowyihun · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~39 km
  • Lungi · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~42 km
  • Venge · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~44 km
  • Petema · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~22 km
  • Banaye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~52 km

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Churches near Blama

27 churches within 100 km of Blama. The closest is Holy Trinity Parish (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Blama

21 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Blama. The closest is Temne Mosque (20 km); the best-known is Blama Road Mosque (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Blama

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Blama. The closest is Kambui Hills Forest Reserve (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Blama

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Blama. The closest is Lake Tula (98 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lake Tula · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~98 km
  • Lake Duwi · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~98 km
  • Lake Gambia · lake · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~100 km

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A one-day trip from Blama

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 127 km on the road.

  1. Start in Blama
  2. 4 km Kambui Hills Forest Reserve · hill, Eastern Province
  3. 15 km Sierratel Bandama · viewpoint, Eastern Province
  4. 4 km Blama Road Mosque · mosque, Eastern Province
  5. 62 km Lungi · viewpoint, Southern Province, Sierra Leone
  6. 3 km N'Gowyihun · viewpoint, Southern Province, Sierra Leone
  7. 39 km Back to Blama

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From travellers near Blama

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How to reach Blama

    All places near Blama by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Banaye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~52 km
    • Don Bosco Hall · attraction · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~53 km
    • Koboi · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~54 km
    • Dapiye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~54 km
    • Central Mosque · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~56 km
    • Bo Clock Tower · attraction · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~56 km
    • Goye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~57 km
    • Kiss · attraction · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~58 km
    • Sierratel · attraction · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~58 km
    • Kandi Hill · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~58 km
    • Slbc · attraction · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~58 km
    • Airtel Mast · attraction · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~58 km
    • Yoye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~60 km
    • Tovi · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~62 km
    • Poye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~63 km
    • Sale · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~66 km
    • Kopoye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~68 km
    • Gola National Park · sanctuary · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Gola South · sanctuary · Eastern Province · ~69 km
    • Buboye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~69 km
    • Gegbeye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~72 km
    • Kakboa · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~73 km
    • Gola Central · sanctuary · Eastern Province · ~73 km
    • Kateye · viewpoint · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~74 km
    • Saint Theresa Parish Church · church · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~54 km
    • Salvation Church · church · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~54 km
    • United Brethren Church · church · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~55 km
    • SDA Church · church · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~55 km
    • Jehova Rohi Patent Store · church · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~55 km
    • Bahama Bay · beach · Eastern Province · ~55 km
    • Saint Francis/Xavier Parish Catholic Church · church · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~55 km
    • Ahmadiyya Mosque · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~56 km
    • Zion Assembly Of God · church · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~56 km
    • Lebanese Mosque · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~56 km
    • Madingo Mosque · dargah · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~56 km
    • Methodist Church · church · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~56 km
    • Bo Anglican Church · church · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~56 km
    • Leader Memorial Church UMC · church · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~56 km
    • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~56 km
    • Kangari Hills Forest Reserve · sanctuary · Southern Province, Sierra Leone · ~82 km

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Blama by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints727Sierratel Bandama (18 km)
    Churches1027Holy Trinity Parish (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1121Temne Mosque (20 km)
    Other attractions310Airtel Bandama (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Kambui Hills Forest Reserve (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lake Tula (98 km)
    Forts & heritage11Big Tree (44 km)
    Parks11Joru Forst (47 km)
    Beaches & coast01Bahama Bay (55 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Mauwa (87 km)

    Blama: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Blama?

    Kambui Hills Forest Reserve (hill, about 4 km), Sierratel Bandama (viewpoint, about 18 km), Airtel Bandama (attraction, about 18 km), Maada Bios'Clock Tower (attraction, about 21 km), Blama Road Mosque (mosque, about 21 km), N'Gowyihun (viewpoint, about 39 km).

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

    35 places on Spotwander: 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches, 11 mosques & dargahs, 3 other attractions, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Blama?

    Sierratel Bandama, about 18 km by road; Petema (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Blama?

    Holy Trinity Parish, about 20 km by road; Nyandeyama Branch LDS Church (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Blama?

    Temne Mosque, about 20 km by road; Blama Road Mosque (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Blama?

    Start in Blama, visit Kambui Hills Forest Reserve, then Sierratel Bandama, then Blama Road Mosque, then Lungi, then N'Gowyihun, and drive back — about 127 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Blama?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Blama

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Blama’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.