Places to visit near

Madimba

Madimba is a town in Mtwara Region district, Tanzania of about 12,507 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit: 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 churches and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Cape Delgado and Vamizi Island.

10.4000° S, 40.3333° EPop. 12,507

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Within 30 km32 places
Within 50 km46
Must-see2
Notable19
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Madimba

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:38 pm

175 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 Madimba
  2. Cape Delgadobeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Ilha Suaforiver spot · 1 hrs
  4. Lake Chidyalake · 45 min
  5. Monkey Watching Placeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Mongo Islandisland · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Madimba
Today’s loopMadimbaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Madimba?

Cape Delgado (beach, about 20 km), Mongo Island (island, about 21 km), Nakitumbe Island (island, about 21 km), Ilha Suafo (river spot, about 30 km), Monkey Watching Place (viewpoint, about 33 km), Lake Chidya (lake, about 36 km).

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

46 places on Spotwander: 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 churches, 7 beaches & coast, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 other attractions.

Which is the nearest lake to Madimba?

Lago Licouè, about 34 km by road; Lake Chidya (36 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Madimba?

St. Paul Catholic Church, about 25 km by road; All Saints Parish (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Madimba?

Start in Madimba, visit Cape Delgado, then Ilha Suafo, then Lake Chidya, then Monkey Watching Place, then Mongo Island, and drive back — about 175 km by road in all.

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