Mashonaland Central Province district, Zimbabwe

Places to visit near Concession

Concession is a town in Mashonaland Central Province district, Zimbabwe, home to about 4,983 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 11 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Botanical Garden (59 km), Heroes Acre (63 km) and Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences (64 km).

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Concession at a glance

Location
Mashonaland Central Province district, Zimbabwe
Population
about 4,983
Coordinates
17.3833° S, 30.9500° E
Places within 50 km
76
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 Concession

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

112 churches within 100 km of Concession. The closest is Zaoga (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Concession

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Concession. The closest is Mbebe (23 km); the best-known is Chinanga (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Chinanga · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~34 km
  • Chikwamora · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~40 km
  • Cross Kopje · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~41 km
  • Chitengu · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~42 km
  • Domboshawa · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~43 km
  • Markwe · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~43 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Concession

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Concession. The closest is Mwenje Dam (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Mwenje Dam · lake · Mashonaland Central Province · ~21 km
  • Mazoe Dam · lake · Mashonaland Central Province · ~22 km
  • Savory Dam · lake · Mashonaland Central Province · ~26 km
  • Lake Chivero · lake · Mashonaland West Province · ~74 km · Must-see
  • Nyamasanga · lake · Mashonaland East Province · ~57 km
  • Gletwyn · lake · Harare · ~59 km

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Forts & heritage near Concession

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Concession. The closest is Fort Mazoe (19 km); the best-known is Chisvingo Ruins (40 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Concession

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Concession. The closest is Muchazvivepi Falls (51 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Concession

7 parks within 100 km of Concession. The closest is ZiMutsamvi (51 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Concession

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 181 km on the road.

  1. Start in Concession
  2. 21 km Mwenje Dam · dam, Mashonaland Central Province
  3. 36 km Chisvingo Ruins · heritage site, Mashonaland Central Province
  4. 30 km Chinanga · viewpoint, Mashonaland East Province
  5. 34 km Botanical Garden · garden, Harare
  6. 38 km Mazoe Dam · dam, Mashonaland Central Province
  7. 22 km Back to Concession

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How to reach Concession

    All places near Concession by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Concession by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches11112Zaoga (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2557Mbebe (23 km)
    Other attractions2438Watch Tower (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs715Mwenje Dam (21 km)
    Forts & heritage515Fort Mazoe (19 km)
    Waterfalls011Muchazvivepi Falls (51 km)
    Parks07ZiMutsamvi (51 km)
    Caves36Domboshava Cave, Cavepaintings (43 km)
    Museums06National Archives of Zimbabwe (59 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Mazoe Botanical Gardens (30 km)
    Beaches & coast04Sublime Bay (71 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Remembrance Island (75 km)

    Concession: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Concession?

    Mwenje Dam (dam, about 21 km), Mazoe Dam (dam, about 22 km), Zaoga (church, about 2 km), Watch Tower (attraction, about 3 km), Chinanga (viewpoint, about 34 km), Botanical Garden (garden, about 59 km).

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

    76 places on Spotwander: 11 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 other attractions, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Concession?

    Zaoga, about 2 km by road; Heartfelt Glendale Zone (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Concession?

    Mbebe, about 23 km by road; Masumbi (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Concession?

    Mwenje Dam, about 21 km by road; Mazoe Dam (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Concession?

    Start in Concession, visit Mwenje Dam, then Chisvingo Ruins, then Chinanga, then Botanical Garden, then Mazoe Dam, and drive back — about 181 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Concession?

    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 Concession

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