Places to visit near

Kiwengwa

Kiwengwa is a town in Zanzibar North district, Tanzania of about 2,429 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit: 29 beaches & coast, 29 forts & heritage and 11 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Mangapwani Lighthouse, Old Dispensary and Friday Mosque.

5.9896° S, 39.3768° EPop. 2,429

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Within 30 km67 places
Within 50 km133
Must-see22
Notable127
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Kiwengwa

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:44 pm

169 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 Kiwengwa
  2. Ungujariver spot · 1 hrs
  3. Jozani Chwaka Bay National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  4. Friday Mosquemosque · 30 min
  5. Tumbatu Island Ligthouseisland · 1.5 hrs
  6. Kendwa Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Kiwengwa
Today’s loopKiwengwaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kiwengwa?

Kiwengwa Cave (cave, about 3 km), Mangapwani Lighthouse (attraction, about 27 km), Old Dispensary (attraction, about 35 km), Friday Mosque (mosque, about 35 km), Michenzani (heritage site, about 35 km), Sultan's Palace (palace, about 35 km).

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

133 places on Spotwander: 29 beaches & coast, 29 forts & heritage, 22 other attractions, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 caves.

Which is the nearest beach to Kiwengwa?

Kiwengwa Beach, about 1 km by road; Indian Ocean (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Kiwengwa?

Dunga Ruins, about 21 km by road; Frasers Mill Ruin (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kiwengwa?

Start in Kiwengwa, visit Unguja, then Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, then Friday Mosque, then Tumbatu Island Ligthouse, then Kendwa Beach, and drive back — about 169 km by road in all.