Eastern Province district, Zambia

Places to visit near Chipata

Chipata is a town in Eastern Province district, Zambia, home to about 85,963 people. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit — 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 15 churches and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The closest is Victory Bible Church Mfuwe Branch (1 km).

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Chipata, Zambia
Chipata, Eastern Province district, Zambia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chipata at a glance

Location
Eastern Province district, Zambia
Population
about 85,963
Coordinates
13.6333° S, 32.6500° E
Places within 50 km
35
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 Chipata

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chipata: 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 Chipata

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chipata. The closest is Kanjala (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Chipata

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chipata. The closest is Mambato (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Chipata

16 churches within 100 km of Chipata. The closest is Victory Bible Church Mfuwe Branch (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chipata

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chipata. The closest is Kasonjala Dam (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chipata

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chipata. The closest is Mchinji Forest Reserve (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Chipata

2 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Chipata. The closest is Muslim Mosque (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Chipata

4 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 132 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chipata
  2. 4 km Kanjala · viewpoint, Eastern Province
  3. 51 km Kamundi Hill · hill, Eastern Province
  4. 20 km Chinsala Hill · hill, Eastern Province
  5. 36 km Kapote Hill · hill
  6. 21 km Back to Chipata

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From travellers near Chipata

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How to reach Chipata

    All places near Chipata by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chipata by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints923Kanjala (4 km)
    Forts & heritage518Mambato (30 km)
    Churches1516Victory Bible Church Mfuwe Branch (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Kasonjala Dam (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Mchinji Forest Reserve (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Muslim Mosque (30 km)
    Parks11Mpezeni Park (1 km)
    Other attractions11Fax House to God (35 km)
    Waterfalls01Nyani Falls (99 km)

    Chipata: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chipata?

    Kanjala (viewpoint, about 4 km), Kapote Hill (hill, about 21 km), Victory Bible Church Mfuwe Branch (church, about 1 km), Rcz Magwero Presbytery Youth Fellowship (church, about 1 km), Mpezeni Park (park, about 1 km), Cathedral of St. Anne (church, about 1 km).

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

    35 places on Spotwander: 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chipata?

    Kanjala, about 4 km by road; Nkunguyembe Hill (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chipata?

    Mambato, about 30 km by road; Chief Madzimoyo Palace (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chipata?

    Victory Bible Church Mfuwe Branch, about 1 km by road; Rcz Magwero Presbytery Youth Fellowship (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chipata?

    Start in Chipata, visit Kanjala, then Kamundi Hill, then Chinsala Hill, then Kapote Hill, and drive back — about 132 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chipata?

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

    Towns near Chipata

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