Sofala Province district, Mozambique

Places to visit near Dondo

Dondo is a town in Sofala Province district, Mozambique, home to about 78,648 people. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit — 28 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 beaches & coast and 7 mosques & dargahs. The closest is Testemunha de Jeová (1 km).

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Dondo at a glance

Location
Sofala Province district, Mozambique
Population
about 78,648
Coordinates
19.6094° S, 34.7431° E
Places within 50 km
61
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Dondo

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

30 churches within 100 km of Dondo. The closest is Testemunha de Jeová (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dondo

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dondo. The closest is Lago Mutondono (36 km); the best-known is Lagoa Ura (56 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Dondo

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dondo. The closest is Praia de Vilanculos (29 km); the best-known is Praia Do Estoril (38 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Dondo

7 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Dondo. The closest is Masjid Abdur'Rahman Ibn'Auf (20 km); the best-known is Masjid Central da Beira (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Dondo

5 parks within 100 km of Dondo. The closest is Bacia de Maraza (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Dondo

4 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Dondo. The closest is Ilha Chongorgue (19 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Dondo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dondo
  2. 19 km Ilha Chongorgue · river spot, Sofala Province
  3. 5 km Ilha Chissanga · river spot, Sofala Province
  4. 4 km Ilha Utanhe · river spot, Sofala Province
  5. 8 km Casa Do Artista · museum, Sofala Province
  6. 9 km Paroquia Sagrada Familia · church, Sofala Province
  7. 31 km Back to Dondo

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dondo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2830Testemunha de Jeová (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs322Lago Mutondono (36 km)
    Beaches & coast710Praia de Vilanculos (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs77Masjid Abdur'Rahman Ibn'Auf (20 km)
    Other attractions35Beira Radio Mozambique (4 km)
    Parks55Bacia de Maraza (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Ilha Chongorgue (19 km)
    Forts & heritage24Monumento Aos Heróis Moçambicanos (35 km)
    Museums11Casa Do Artista (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Zona Restrita (35 km)

    Dondo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dondo?

    Ilha Chongorgue (river spot, about 19 km), Ilha Chissanga (river spot, about 23 km), Testemunha de Jeová (church, about 1 km), IEAD-MVN-Mafambisse (church, about 1 km), Ilha Utanhe (river spot, about 26 km), Ministerio Emanuel (church, about 1 km).

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

    61 places on Spotwander: 28 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 beaches & coast, 7 mosques & dargahs, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Dondo?

    Testemunha de Jeová, about 1 km by road; IEAD-MVN-Mafambisse (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Dondo?

    Lago Mutondono, about 36 km by road; Lagoa Doliapíaco (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Dondo?

    Praia de Vilanculos, about 29 km by road; Praia De Savane (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dondo?

    Start in Dondo, visit Ilha Chongorgue, then Ilha Chissanga, then Ilha Utanhe, then Casa Do Artista, then Paroquia Sagrada Familia, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dondo?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Dondo

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