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Luchenza

Luchenza is a town in Mulanje district, Malawi of about 11,939 people. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit: 79 churches, 53 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 waterfalls. The must-see places are Chambe, Sapitwa and Museum of Malawi.

16.0069° S, 35.3095° EPop. 11,939

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Within 30 km29 places
Within 50 km187
Must-see9
Notable98
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Chambe, viewpoint near Luchenza
Must-see

Chambe

Viewpoint · 33 km

Sapitwa, viewpoint near Luchenza
Must-see

Sapitwa

Viewpoint · 39 km

Museum of Malawi, church near Luchenza
Must-see

Museum of Malawi

Church · 46 km · Blantyre

Places near Luchenza by type

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One day from Luchenza

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:36 pm

164 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 Luchenza
  2. Mikolongweviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Museum of Malawichurch · 30 min
  4. Midima Hillhill · 1 hrs
  5. Chambeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Sapitwaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Luchenza
Today’s loopLuchenzaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Luchenza?

Chambe (viewpoint, about 33 km), Sapitwa (viewpoint, about 39 km), Midima Hill (hill, about 23 km), Mikolongwe (viewpoint, about 25 km), Museum of Malawi (church, about 46 km), Namitembo (viewpoint, about 26 km).

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

187 places on Spotwander: 79 churches, 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 waterfalls, 10 other attractions, 9 treks.

Which is the nearest church to Luchenza?

Mauni Ccap Churh, about 14 km by road; Evangelical Brethren Church (Ebc) Chimvu Synod (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Luchenza?

Midima Hill, about 23 km by road; Mikolongwe (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Luchenza?

Start in Luchenza, visit Mikolongwe, then Museum of Malawi, then Midima Hill, then Chambe, then Sapitwa, and drive back — about 164 km by road in all.