Manica Province district, Mozambique

Places to visit near Chimoio

Chimoio is a city in Manica Province district, Mozambique, home to about 256,936 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit — 17 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Cachoeira de Amizade (31 km) and Lake Chicamba (62 km).

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Chimoio, Mozambique
Chimoio, Manica Province district, Mozambique. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chimoio at a glance

Location
Manica Province district, Mozambique
Population
about 256,936
Coordinates
19.1164° S, 33.4833° E
Places within 50 km
34 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Chimoio

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chimoio: 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 Chimoio, by type

Churches near Chimoio

26 churches within 100 km of Chimoio. The closest is Igreja Reino Das Testemunhas de Jeová (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chimoio

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chimoio. The closest is Montanha Cabeca De Velho (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chimoio

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chimoio. The closest is Chicamba Dam (45 km); the best-known is Lake Chicamba (62 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chimoio

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chimoio. The closest is Parque Nacional de Chimanimani (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Chimoio

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chimoio. The closest is Marechal Samora Machel (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Chimoio

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Chimoio. The closest is Cachoeira de Amizade (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Chimoio

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chimoio
  2. 1 km Igreja Reino Das Testemunhas de Jeová · church, Manica Province
  3. 1 km Marechal Samora Machel · heritage site, Manica Province
  4. 1 km Independence Square · park, Manica Province
  5. 1 km Praça Dos Heróis · heritage site, Manica Province
  6. 5 km Montanha Cabeca De Velho · viewpoint, Manica Province
  7. 4 km Back to Chimoio

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chimoio by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1726Igreja Reino Das Testemunhas de Jeová (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints39Montanha Cabeca De Velho (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28Chicamba Dam (45 km)
    Other attractions47Radio Mozambique Chimoio (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Parque Nacional de Chimanimani (47 km)
    Forts & heritage45Marechal Samora Machel (1 km)
    Waterfalls15Cachoeira de Amizade (31 km)
    Parks22Independence Square (1 km)
    Museums01Rock Art (86 km)

    Chimoio: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chimoio?

    Igreja Reino Das Testemunhas de Jeová (church, about 1 km), Chapas Main Terminal (attraction, about 1 km), Marechal Samora Machel (heritage site, about 1 km), Independence Square (park, about 1 km), CityLink Bus Terminal (attraction, about 1 km), Praça Dos Heróis (heritage site, about 2 km).

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

    34 places on Spotwander: 17 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 other attractions, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest church to Chimoio?

    Igreja Reino Das Testemunhas de Jeová, about 1 km by road; A.D.I (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chimoio?

    Montanha Cabeca De Velho, about 4 km by road; Marera (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chimoio?

    Chicamba Dam, about 45 km by road; Chitundo Dam (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chimoio?

    Start in Chimoio, visit Igreja Reino Das Testemunhas de Jeová, then Marechal Samora Machel, then Independence Square, then Praça Dos Heróis, then Montanha Cabeca De Velho, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chimoio?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Chimoio

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