Tanga Region district, Tanzania

Places to visit near Matui

Matui is a town in Tanga Region district, Tanzania, home to about 20,241 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit — 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches, 1 forts & heritage and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are Soni Waterfalls (17 km) and Mkomazi National Park (62 km).

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Matui at a glance

Location
Tanga Region district, Tanzania
Population
about 20,241
Coordinates
4.8000° S, 38.2500° E
Places within 50 km
39 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Matui

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Matui: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Matui

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Matui. The closest is Irente View Point (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Matui

14 churches within 100 km of Matui. The closest is Lushoto Sda Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Matui

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Matui. The closest is MamboFootPrints (41 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Matui

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Matui. The closest is Irente Farm Waterfall (3 km); the best-known is Soni Waterfalls (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Matui

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Matui. The closest is Migombani Forest Reserve (43 km); the best-known is Mkomazi National Park (62 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Matui

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Matui. The closest is Lake Manka (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Matui

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Matui
  2. 3 km Uwe's Viewpoint · viewpoint, Tanga Region
  3. 5 km Magamba · viewpoint, Tanga Region
  4. 16 km Soni Waterfalls · waterfall, Tanga Region
  5. 15 km Irente Farm Waterfall · waterfall, Tanga Region
  6. 2 km Irente View Point · viewpoint, Tanga Region
  7. 1 km Back to Matui

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From travellers near Matui

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How to reach Matui

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    Within 15 km of Matui

    • Mlomboza · viewpoint · Tanga Region · ~14 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Matui by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1627Irente View Point (1 km)
    Churches414Lushoto Sda Church (6 km)
    Forts & heritage112MamboFootPrints (41 km)
    Waterfalls69Irente Farm Waterfall (3 km)
    Other attractions68Irente Farm (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Migombani Forest Reserve (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Lake Manka (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mkuramba Mosque (13 km)
    Buddhist sites11Convent Rangwi (32 km)
    Parks01Zigi Gate (70 km)

    Matui: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Matui?

    Soni Waterfalls (waterfall, about 17 km), Irente View Point (viewpoint, about 1 km), Uwe's Viewpoint (viewpoint, about 3 km), Irente Farm Waterfall (waterfall, about 3 km), Magamba (viewpoint, about 6 km), Mnananda Trail Head (viewpoint, about 6 km).

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

    39 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches, 1 fort, 6 waterfalls, 6 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Matui?

    Irente View Point, about 1 km by road; Uwe's Viewpoint (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Matui?

    Lushoto Sda Church, about 6 km by road; Gare Mission (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Matui?

    MamboFootPrints, about 41 km by road; Mnyusi/Kwagunda Ward Border (71 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Matui?

    Start in Matui, visit Uwe's Viewpoint, then Magamba, then Soni Waterfalls, then Irente Farm Waterfall, then Irente View Point, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Matui?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Matui

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Matui’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.