Places to visit near

Gwanda

Gwanda is a town in Matabeleland South Province district, Zimbabwe of about 14,450 people. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit: 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage and 15 churches. The must-see places are Thuli Makwe Dam, Mzingwane Dam and Pomongwe Cave.

20.9362° S, 29.0070° EPop. 14,450

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Within 30 km29 places
Within 50 km38
Must-see6
Notable15
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Gwanda

3 stops, one loop, back by 2:11 pm

157 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Gwanda
  2. Thuli Makwe Damdam · 45 min
  3. Lower Mujeni Damdam · 45 min
  4. Silalabuhwa Damdam · 45 min
  5. Back in Gwanda
Today’s loopGwandaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gwanda?

Black Granite Tombstones (heritage site, about 1 km), Thuli Makwe Dam (dam, about 27 km), Lower Mujeni Dam (dam, about 14 km), Roman Catholic Church Gwanda (church, about 1 km), MC Area Gwanda (park, about 1 km), Gwanda P.A.O.Z (church, about 1 km).

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

38 places on Spotwander: 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 other attractions, 2 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 3 parks.

Which is the nearest lake to Gwanda?

Blanket Dam, about 12 km by road; Lower Mujeni Dam (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Gwanda?

Black Granite Tombstones, about 1 km by road; Mchela Cave (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gwanda?

Start in Gwanda, visit Thuli Makwe Dam, then Lower Mujeni Dam, then Silalabuhwa Dam, and drive back — about 157 km by road in all.

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