Dedza district, Malawi

Places to visit near Dedza

Dedza is a town in Dedza district, Malawi, home to about 15,608 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 13 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Dedza Art Gallery (4 km), Chongoni Rock Art Area (21 km) and Mumbo Island (78 km).

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Dedza, Malawi
Dedza, Dedza district, Malawi. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dedza at a glance

Location
Dedza district, Malawi
Population
about 15,608
Coordinates
14.3779° S, 34.3332° E
Places within 50 km
54 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Dedza

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

97 churches within 100 km of Dedza. The closest is St Martin de Porres Parish (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dedza

58 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dedza. The closest is Potato Rock (3 km); the best-known is Dedza Art Gallery (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dedza

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dedza. The closest is Dedza Mountain Forest Reserve (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Dedza

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dedza. The closest is Grave (19 km); the best-known is Chongoni Rock Art Area (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Dedza

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Dedza. The closest is Nakantenga Island (76 km); the best-known is Mumbo Island (78 km). Best time: september to february.

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Temples near Dedza

8 temples within 100 km of Dedza. The closest is Undi Salvation Temple (61 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dedza

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dedza
  2. 5 km Nambera Peak · peak, Dedza
  3. 3 km Dedza Mountain · viewpoint, Dedza
  4. 9 km Banda Hill · hill, Dedza
  5. 15 km Chongoni Rock Art Area · heritage site, Dedza
  6. 18 km Dedza Art Gallery · viewpoint, Dedza
  7. 4 km Back to Dedza

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How to reach Dedza

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    Within 15 km of Dedza

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dedza by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1397St Martin de Porres Parish (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2058Potato Rock (3 km)
    Other attractions1348Deza (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens523Dedza Mountain Forest Reserve (5 km)
    Forts & heritage210Grave (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves08Nakantenga Island (76 km)
    Temples08Undi Salvation Temple (61 km)
    Mosques & dargahs08Sharpevalle Masjid (62 km)
    Museums15Mua Mission (27 km)
    Parks05Nkhoma Mountain (58 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Kalumbu Dam (62 km)
    Beaches & coast02Namaso Beach (92 km)
    Waterfalls01Falls SDA Church (91 km)

    Dedza: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dedza?

    Dedza Art Gallery (viewpoint, about 4 km), Chongoni Rock Art Area (heritage site, about 21 km), Nambera Peak (peak, about 5 km), Banda Hill (hill, about 7 km), Dedza Mountain (viewpoint, about 8 km), Chiwawo Hill (hill, about 13 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 13 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 other attractions, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Dedza?

    St Martin de Porres Parish, about 1 km by road; Dedza Catholic Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dedza?

    Potato Rock, about 3 km by road; Dedza Art Gallery (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Dedza?

    Dedza Mountain Forest Reserve, about 5 km by road; Mua Livulezi Forest Reserve (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dedza?

    Start in Dedza, visit Nambera Peak, then Dedza Mountain, then Banda Hill, then Chongoni Rock Art Area, then Dedza Art Gallery, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dedza?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Dedza

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