Geita district, Tanzania

Places to visit near Katoro

Katoro is a town in Geita district, Tanzania, home to about 49,691 people. Within 50 km by road there are 23 places to visit — 7 churches, 0 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see place is Rubondo Island National Park (97 km).

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Katoro at a glance

Location
Geita district, Tanzania
Population
about 49,691
Coordinates
3.0203° S, 31.8958° E
Places within 50 km
23
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Katoro

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

55 churches within 100 km of Katoro. The closest is Butengo Anglican Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Katoro

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Katoro. The closest is Biharamulo Forest Reserve (63 km); the best-known is Rubondo Island National Park (97 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Katoro

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Katoro. The closest is Lake Zone Christian Ministries (48 km); the best-known is Mavota Dam (63 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Katoro

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

  • Kasato · viewpoint · Geita · ~66 km
  • mountain1 · viewpoint · Mwanza Region · ~90 km
  • Shinga · viewpoint · Shinyanga Region · ~78 km

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Museums near Katoro

3 museums within 100 km of Katoro. The closest is Jacana Grocery (96 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Katoro

2 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Katoro. The closest is Moaque (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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How to reach Katoro

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Katoro by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches755Butengo Anglican Church (5 km)
    Other attractions1337Man City Soccer Hall (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Biharamulo Forest Reserve (63 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Lake Zone Christian Ministries (48 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Kasato (66 km)
    Museums03Jacana Grocery (96 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Moaque (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Butwa Island (80 km)
    Forts & heritage02German Boma (98 km)
    Parks02park2 (89 km)
    Beaches & coast01Clearing (67 km)
    Temples11Fpct Sayuni Temple- Kasandalala Mission (48 km)
    Waterfalls01Nyakasaka Water Fall (94 km)

    Katoro: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Katoro?

    Butengo Anglican Church (church, about 5 km), Sabath Church (church, about 5 km), Man City Soccer Hall (attraction, about 6 km), Moaque (mosque or dargah, about 6 km), Pentecostals Assembries of God Tanzania (PAGT) (church, about 6 km), Chibingo Center (attraction, about 17 km).

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

    23 places on Spotwander: 7 churches, 13 other attractions, 1 lake, 1 dargah, 1 temple.

    Which is the nearest church to Katoro?

    Butengo Anglican Church, about 5 km by road; Sabath Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Katoro?

    Biharamulo Forest Reserve, about 63 km by road; Grass Garden (94 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Katoro?

    Lake Zone Christian Ministries, about 48 km by road; Mavota Dam (63 km) is next.

    What is the best time to visit places near Katoro?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Katoro

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