Places to visit near

Makata

Makata is a town in Blantyre district, Malawi. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 99 churches and 4 waterfalls. The must-see places are St Michaels CCAP Church, Museum of Malawi and Mandala House.

15.7872° S, 35.0305° E

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Within 30 km159 places
Within 50 km187
Must-see10
Notable107
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Makata

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:59 pm

79 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 Makata
  2. North Col Area Bouldersviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Mpingweviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Chiradzulu Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Pyramid Faceviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Michiru Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Makata
Today’s loopMakataStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Makata?

St Michaels CCAP Church (church, about 1 km), Museum of Malawi (church, about 3 km), Mandala House (museum, about 3 km), Michiru Mountain (viewpoint, about 12 km), Chiradzulu Mountain (viewpoint, about 23 km), Nyambadwe Hill (hill, about 3 km).

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

187 places on Spotwander: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 99 churches, 4 waterfalls, 8 forts & heritage, 8 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Makata?

Ndirande Holy Ghost Catholic Parish, about 2 km by road; Nyambadwe Hill (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Makata?

Mangochi Adventist Youth Ministries, about 1 km by road; Pentecostal Church (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Makata?

Start in Makata, visit North Col Area Boulders, then Mpingwe, then Chiradzulu Mountain, then Pyramid Face, then Michiru Mountain, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.