Geita district, Tanzania

Places to visit near Chato

Chato is a town in Geita district, Tanzania, home to about 27,776 people. Within 50 km by road there are 13 places to visit — 7 churches, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Rubondo Island National Park (45 km) and Lake Burigi (100 km).

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Chato at a glance

Location
Geita district, Tanzania
Population
about 27,776
Coordinates
2.6378° S, 31.7669° E
Places within 50 km
13 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Chato

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chato: 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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Churches near Chato

35 churches within 100 km of Chato. The closest is TAG CCC Chato (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Chato

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Chato. The closest is Butwa Island (39 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chato

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chato. The closest is Rubondo Island National Park (45 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Chato

6 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Chato. The closest is Moaque (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Chato

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Chato. The closest is Nyakasaka Water Fall (64 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chato

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chato. The closest is Lake Zone Christian Ministries (71 km); the best-known is Lake Burigi (100 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Chato

4 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 133 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chato
  2. 39 km Butwa Island · island, Geita
  3. 22 km Maisome Island · island, Mwanza Region
  4. 22 km Pongo View Point · viewpoint, Geita
  5. 5 km Rubondo Island National Park · national park, Geita
  6. 45 km Back to Chato

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How to reach Chato

    All places near Chato by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chato by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions0105Chibingo Center (55 km)
    Churches735TAG CCC Chato (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves28Butwa Island (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Rubondo Island National Park (45 km)
    Mosques & dargahs16Moaque (50 km)
    Waterfalls05Nyakasaka Water Fall (64 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Lake Zone Christian Ministries (71 km)
    Forts & heritage04German Boma (64 km)
    Museums03Jacana Grocery (63 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Pongo View Point (50 km)
    Parks02park2 (86 km)
    Temples01Fpct Sayuni Temple- Kasandalala Mission (71 km)

    Chato: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chato?

    Rubondo Island National Park (national park, about 45 km), TAG CCC Chato (church, about 6 km), Butwa Island (island, about 39 km), Pongo View Point (viewpoint, about 50 km), Maisome Island (island, about 58 km), Jacana Grocery (museum, about 63 km).

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

    13 places on Spotwander: 7 churches, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 dargah, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest church to Chato?

    TAG CCC Chato, about 6 km by road; Fpct Nkome Geita (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Chato?

    Butwa Island, about 39 km by road; Rubondo Island (45 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Chato?

    Rubondo Island National Park, about 45 km by road; Biharamulo Game Reserve (48 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chato?

    Start in Chato, visit Butwa Island, then Maisome Island, then Pongo View Point, then Rubondo Island National Park, and drive back — about 133 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chato?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Chato

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