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Kiratu

Kiratu is a town in Arusha district, Tanzania of about 19,803 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches and 20 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Ngorongoro Crater, Loolmalasin and Lake Manyara.

3.3333° S, 35.6667° EPop. 19,803

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km85
Must-see6
Notable71
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Ngorongoro Crater, viewpoint near Kiratu
Must-see

Ngorongoro Crater

Viewpoint · 26 km

Loolmalasin, viewpoint near Kiratu
Must-see

Loolmalasin

Viewpoint · 45 km

Lake Manyara, lake near Kiratu
Must-see

Lake Manyara

Lake · 46 km

Places near Kiratu by type

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One day from Kiratu

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:35 pm

83 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 Kiratu
  2. Karatu/ Rhotia Ward Borderheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mbulumbulu / Rhotia Ward Borderheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Ngorongoro Craterviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Crater View Pointviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Qurus / Ganako Ward Borderheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Kiratu
Today’s loopKiratuStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kiratu?

Qurus/ Rhotia Ward Border (heritage site, about 1 km), Karatu/ Qurus Ward Border (heritage site, about 2 km), Qurus / Ganako Ward Border (heritage site, about 3 km), Ngorongoro Crater (viewpoint, about 26 km), Karatu/ Rhotia Ward Border (heritage site, about 6 km), Qurus / Ganako Ward Border (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

85 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kiratu?

Crater View Point, about 16 km by road; Rumbe Hill (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Kiratu?

Elim Pentecostal Church Karatu-TANZANIA, about 1 km by road; Karatu Lutheran (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kiratu?

Start in Kiratu, visit Karatu/ Rhotia Ward Border, then Mbulumbulu / Rhotia Ward Border, then Ngorongoro Crater, then Crater View Point, then Qurus / Ganako Ward Border, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.