Tanzania

Places to visit near Itumba

Itumba is a town in Tanzania, home to about 13,438 people. Within 50 km by road there are 14 places to visit — 8 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 wildlife, forests & gardens and 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kaporogwe Waterfall (59 km), Ngozi (71 km) and Kieyo (75 km).

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Itumba, Tanzania
Itumba, Tanzania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Itumba at a glance

Location
Tanzania
Population
about 13,438
Coordinates
9.4000° S, 33.1833° E
Places within 50 km
14
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 Itumba

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

112 churches within 100 km of Itumba. The closest is Kanisa la Molavian Nungu (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Itumba

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Itumba. The closest is Nankungulu (31 km); the best-known is Karubi Mountain (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Karubi Mountain · viewpoint · Songwe Region · ~42 km
  • Highest Point in Misuku · viewpoint · Chitipa · ~47 km
  • Ngozi · viewpoint · Mbeya Region · ~71 km · Must-see
  • Kieyo · viewpoint · Mbeya Region · ~75 km · Must-see
  • Nankungulu · viewpoint · Songwe Region · ~31 km
  • Rungwe · viewpoint · Mbeya Region · ~77 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Itumba

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Itumba. The closest is Matipa Forest Reserve (49 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Itumba

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Itumba. The closest is Lake Massoko (54 km); the best-known is Lake Ngozi (75 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Itumba

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Itumba. The closest is Marasusa (Malasusa) - Waterfall (55 km); the best-known is Kaporogwe Waterfall (59 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Itumba

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Itumba. The closest is Ncherenge (50 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Itumba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 193 km on the road.

  1. Start in Itumba
  2. 47 km Highest Point in Misuku · viewpoint, Chitipa
  3. 15 km Chikulukulu Falls · waterfall, Chitipa
  4. 27 km Karubi Mountain · viewpoint, Songwe Region
  5. 20 km Kaporogwe Waterfall · waterfall, Mbeya Region
  6. 29 km Marasusa (Malasusa) - Waterfall · waterfall, Mbeya Region
  7. 55 km Back to Itumba

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How to reach Itumba

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Itumba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8112Kanisa la Molavian Nungu (28 km)
    Other attractions126Mbozi Meteorit (45 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints319Nankungulu (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Matipa Forest Reserve (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs08Lake Massoko (54 km)
    Waterfalls07Marasusa (Malasusa) - Waterfall (55 km)
    Forts & heritage16Ncherenge (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs05Masjid Jama'a Tunduma (59 km)
    Parks04Bible Forestry (62 km)
    Museums01Moravian Church Museum (64 km)

    Itumba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Itumba?

    Kaporogwe Waterfall (waterfall, about 59 km), Karubi Mountain (viewpoint, about 42 km), Highest Point in Misuku (viewpoint, about 47 km), Ngozi (viewpoint, about 71 km), Kanisa la Molavian Nungu (church, about 28 km), New Apostolic Church (church, about 29 km).

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

    14 places on Spotwander: 8 churches, 1 attraction, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 sanctuary, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest church to Itumba?

    Kanisa la Molavian Nungu, about 28 km by road; New Apostolic Church (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Itumba?

    Nankungulu, about 31 km by road; Karubi Mountain (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Itumba?

    Matipa Forest Reserve, about 49 km by road; Wilindi Forest Reserve (57 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Itumba?

    Start in Itumba, visit Highest Point in Misuku, then Chikulukulu Falls, then Karubi Mountain, then Kaporogwe Waterfall, then Marasusa (Malasusa) - Waterfall, and drive back — about 193 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Itumba?

    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 Itumba

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