Places to visit near

Blantyre

Blantyre is a city in Blantyre district, Malawi of about 584,877 people. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 99 churches and 4 waterfalls. The must-see places are Mandala House, St Michaels CCAP Church and Museum of Malawi.

15.7850° S, 35.0085° EPop. 584,877

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Within 30 km154 places
Within 50 km187
Must-see9
Notable106
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Blantyre

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:42 pm

68 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Blantyre
  2. Michiru Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Tyiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Pyramid Faceviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Chiradzulu Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Museum of Malawichurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Blantyre
Today’s loopBlantyreStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Blantyre?

Mandala House (museum, about 1 km), St Michaels CCAP Church (church, about 2 km), Museum of Malawi (church, about 5 km), Michiru Mountain (viewpoint, about 9 km), Old Town Offices (heritage site, about 1 km), Nyambadwe Hill (hill, about 2 km).

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

187 places on Spotwander: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 99 churches, 4 waterfalls, 8 forts & heritage, 8 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Blantyre?

Nyambadwe Hill, about 2 km by road; Ndirande Holy Ghost Catholic Parish (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Blantyre?

Blantyre Community Church, about 1 km by road; Beautiful Savior Lutherian Church (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Blantyre?

Start in Blantyre, visit Michiru Mountain, then Tyi, then Pyramid Face, then Chiradzulu Mountain, then Museum of Malawi, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.