Nimba County district, Liberia

Places to visit near Ganta

Ganta is a town in Nimba County district, Liberia, home to about 13,802 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 5 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage and 1 mosques & dargahs. The must-see place is Nimba (48 km).

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Ganta at a glance

Location
Nimba County district, Liberia
Population
about 13,802
Coordinates
7.3022° N, 8.5308° W
Places within 50 km
48 (1 must-see)
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 and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Ganta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ganta: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Ganta

  • Siaplay Old Town · fort · Nimba County · ~31 km
  • Njamussa · viewpoint · Nimba County · ~32 km
  • Yidoinye · viewpoint · Nimba County · ~32 km
  • Lake View · lake · Nimba County · ~33 km
  • Lake Best View · lake · Nimba County · ~33 km
  • Picnic Area · viewpoint · Nimba County · ~35 km
  • Gleton · viewpoint · Nimba County · ~36 km
  • Mount Nuon-Fa · viewpoint · Nimba County · ~36 km
  • Gbaam · viewpoint · Nimba County · ~36 km
  • Gangra · viewpoint · Nimba County · ~37 km
  • Demina · viewpoint · Nimba County · ~39 km
  • Yulitohn · viewpoint · Nimba County · ~40 km

Things to see near Ganta, by type

Churches near Ganta

92 churches within 100 km of Ganta. The closest is First United Methodist Church (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ganta

66 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ganta. The closest is Lah (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Lah · viewpoint · Nimba County · ~8 km
  • Kuahn · viewpoint · Nimba County · ~12 km
  • Mlantan · viewpoint · Nimba County · ~17 km
  • Bili · viewpoint · Nimba County · ~17 km
  • Shroh · viewpoint · Nimba County · ~20 km
  • Dohn · viewpoint · Nimba County · ~20 km

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Forts & heritage near Ganta

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ganta. The closest is Gbonwea (Old Town) (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ganta

13 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ganta. The closest is Mosquee de Kouan Houle (39 km); the best-known is Ahmadiyya Muslim (62 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ganta

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ganta. The closest is East Nimba Nature Reserve (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ganta

2 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ganta. The closest is Lake View (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Ganta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ganta
  2. 8 km Lah · viewpoint, Nimba County
  3. 5 km Kuahn · viewpoint, Nimba County
  4. 9 km Shroh · viewpoint, Nimba County
  5. 20 km Bili · viewpoint, Nimba County
  6. 23 km Mlantan · viewpoint, Nimba County
  7. 17 km Back to Ganta

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From travellers near Ganta

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How to reach Ganta

    All places near Ganta by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ganta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches592First United Methodist Church (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2666Lah (8 km)
    Other attractions617Source Gberemyi (42 km)
    Forts & heritage313Gbonwea (Old Town) (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs113Mosquee de Kouan Houle (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49East Nimba Nature Reserve (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Lake View (33 km)
    Caves02Grotte Seringbara 1 (51 km)
    Parks12Picnic Place (35 km)

    Ganta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ganta?

    Lah (viewpoint, about 8 km), Kuahn (viewpoint, about 12 km), Mlantan (viewpoint, about 17 km), Bili (viewpoint, about 17 km), Shroh (viewpoint, about 20 km), Dohn (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

    48 places on Spotwander: 5 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 other attractions, 3 forts & heritage, 1 dargah.

    Which is the nearest church to Ganta?

    First United Methodist Church, about 27 km by road; St. Martin's Episcopal Church (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ganta?

    Lah, about 8 km by road; Kuahn (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ganta?

    Gbonwea (Old Town), about 28 km by road; Siaplay Old Town (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ganta?

    Start in Ganta, visit Lah, then Kuahn, then Shroh, then Bili, then Mlantan, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ganta?

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

    Towns near Ganta

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ganta’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.