Mbeya Region district, Tanzania

Places to visit near Igurusi

Igurusi is a town in Mbeya Region district, Tanzania, home to about 24,895 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit — 13 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 waterfalls and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Rungwe (45 km), Kieyo (46 km) and Ngozi (49 km).

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Igurusi at a glance

Location
Mbeya Region district, Tanzania
Population
about 24,895
Coordinates
8.8500° S, 33.8500° E
Places within 50 km
32 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Igurusi

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

87 churches within 100 km of Igurusi. The closest is Igurusi Church of Christ (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Igurusi

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Igurusi. The closest is Usangu Basin (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Usangu Basin · viewpoint · Mbeya Region · ~14 km
  • Rungwe · viewpoint · Mbeya Region · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Kieyo · viewpoint · Mbeya Region · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Ngozi · viewpoint · Mbeya Region · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Bamboo Viewpoint · viewpoint · Njombe Region · ~32 km
  • Kyejo · viewpoint · Mbeya Region · ~54 km · Must-see

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Waterfalls near Igurusi

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Igurusi. The closest is Nhumbe Valley Waterfall (35 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Igurusi

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Igurusi. The closest is Ngozi Crater Lake (46 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Igurusi

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Igurusi. The closest is Kitulo National Park (22 km); the best-known is Kitulo National Park (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Igurusi

4 parks within 100 km of Igurusi. The closest is Mpira Wa Miguu (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Igurusi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 137 km on the road.

  1. Start in Igurusi
  2. 14 km Usangu Basin · viewpoint, Mbeya Region
  3. 50 km Ngozi · viewpoint, Mbeya Region
  4. 19 km Kieyo · viewpoint, Mbeya Region
  5. 2 km Rungwe · viewpoint, Mbeya Region
  6. 29 km Kitulo National Park · national park, Njombe Region
  7. 23 km Back to Igurusi

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Igurusi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1387Igurusi Church of Christ (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints823Usangu Basin (14 km)
    Other attractions19Kanisa Jipya la Mitume Uyole Ya Kati (42 km)
    Waterfalls16Nhumbe Valley Waterfall (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Ngozi Crater Lake (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Kitulo National Park (22 km)
    Parks24Mpira Wa Miguu (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Masjid Iwambala (42 km)
    Museums01Moravian Church Museum (57 km)
    Forts & heritage01Old German Boma Masoko (68 km)
    Temples01Maranatha Temple (75 km)

    Igurusi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Igurusi?

    Usangu Basin (viewpoint, about 14 km), Kitulo National Park (national park, about 23 km), Rungwe (viewpoint, about 45 km), Kieyo (viewpoint, about 46 km), Igurusi Church of Christ (church, about 3 km), Ngozi (viewpoint, about 49 km).

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

    32 places on Spotwander: 13 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 attraction, 1 waterfall, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Igurusi?

    Igurusi Church of Christ, about 3 km by road; KKT Church (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Igurusi?

    Usangu Basin, about 14 km by road; Bamboo Viewpoint (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Igurusi?

    Nhumbe Valley Waterfall, about 35 km by road; Kimani Falls (51 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Igurusi?

    Start in Igurusi, visit Usangu Basin, then Ngozi, then Kieyo, then Rungwe, then Kitulo National Park, and drive back — about 137 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Igurusi?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Igurusi

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