Places to visit near

Macheke

Macheke is a town in Zimbabwe of about 3,642 people. Within 50 km by road there are 22 places to visit: 6 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Rusape Dam and Danamombe.

18.1390° S, 31.8493° EPop. 3,642

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Within 30 km7 places
Within 50 km22
Must-see2
Notable15
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Macheke

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:51 pm

194 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 Macheke
  2. 3 Bouldersviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Rufaro Damdam · 45 min
  4. Bushman Paintingsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Castle Kopjeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Mwarazilake · 45 min
  7. Back in Macheke
Today’s loopMachekeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Macheke?

3 Boulders (viewpoint, about 21 km), Benard Mizeki Shrine (heritage site, about 24 km), Bushman Paintings (heritage site, about 31 km), Castle Kopje (viewpoint, about 32 km), Rufaro Dam (dam, about 40 km), Tsindi Ruins (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

22 places on Spotwander: 6 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 other attractions, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Macheke?

Well of God Church, about 21 km by road; New Birth Pentecostal Church (39 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Macheke?

3 Boulders, about 21 km by road; Castle Kopje (32 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Macheke?

Start in Macheke, visit 3 Boulders, then Rufaro Dam, then Bushman Paintings, then Castle Kopje, then Mwarazi, and drive back — about 194 km by road in all.