Buddhist Temple and Meditation CenterPugu Hills Forest ReserveKazimzumbwi Forest ReserveMakabuliniOyster BayTanesco Towers
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Kisarawe

Kisarawe is a town in Dar es Salaam district, Tanzania of about 12,507 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit: 45 churches, 38 hill stations & viewpoints and 31 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center, Dar Es Salaam Pentecostal Church and St. Joseph Cathedral.

6.9000° S, 39.0667° EPop. 12,507

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Within 30 km94 places
Within 50 km179
Must-see15
Notable140
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center, Buddhist site near Kisarawe
Must-see

Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center

Buddhist site · 32 km

Dar Es Salaam Pentecostal Church, church near Kisarawe
Must-see

Dar Es Salaam Pentecostal Church

Church · 32 km

St. Joseph Cathedral, church near Kisarawe
Must-see

St. Joseph Cathedral

Church · 33 km

Places near Kisarawe by type

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One day from Kisarawe

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:53 pm

95 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 Kisarawe
  2. Kazimzumbwi Forest Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Makabuliniviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Buddhist Temple and Meditation CenterBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  5. Oyster Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Tanesco Towersviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Kisarawe
Today’s loopKisaraweStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kisarawe?

Pugu Hills Forest Reserve (hill, about 3 km), Kazimzumbwi Forest Reserve (nature spot, about 10 km), Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center (Buddhist site, about 32 km), Dar Es Salaam Pentecostal Church (church, about 32 km), St. Joseph Cathedral (church, about 33 km), Askari Monument (monument, about 33 km).

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

179 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 mosques & dargahs, 22 beaches & coast, 17 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Kisarawe?

FPST Church, about 5 km by road; Pentecostal Church (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kisarawe?

Makabulini, about 14 km by road; Tanesco Towers (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kisarawe?

Start in Kisarawe, visit Kazimzumbwi Forest Reserve, then Makabulini, then Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center, then Oyster Bay, then Tanesco Towers, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.