Places to visit near

Lilongwe

Lilongwe is a city in Lilongwe district, Malawi of about 646,750 people. Within 50 km by road there are 188 places to visit: 103 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kamuzu Mausoleum, Chongoni Rock Art Area and Dedza Art Gallery.

13.9669° S, 33.7873° EPop. 646,750

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Within 30 km162 places
Within 50 km188
Must-see3
Notable56
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Lilongwe

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:09 pm

56 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 Lilongwe
  2. Maula Cathedralchurch · 30 min
  3. Falls SDA Churchwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Ngwenya Hillhill · 1 hrs
  5. Gullyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Big Powerline Hillhill · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Lilongwe
Today’s loopLilongweStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lilongwe?

Kamuzu Mausoleum (tomb, about 2 km), Lilongwe Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 1 km), President Dr. H.K Banda's Grave (heritage site, about 2 km), Parliament (attraction, about 2 km), Capital Hill (hill, about 3 km), Maula Cathedral (church, about 4 km).

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

188 places on Spotwander: 103 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 other attractions, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 temples.

Which is the nearest church to Lilongwe?

Kawale SDA Church, about 2 km by road; Kuwala Baptist Church (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lilongwe?

Capital Hill, about 3 km by road; Bunda Mountain (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lilongwe?

Start in Lilongwe, visit Maula Cathedral, then Falls SDA Church, then Ngwenya Hill, then Gully, then Big Powerline Hill, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

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