Saanane Island National ParkMapilanga StreamWater Pump-HESAWARc Church MisungwiPoor Sisters of St. ClareFarming Yard
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Misungwi

Misungwi is a town in Mwanza Region district, Tanzania of about 35,530 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit: 113 churches, 13 mosques & dargahs and 7 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see place is Saanane Island National Park.

2.8500° S, 33.0833° EPop. 35,530

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Within 30 km11 places
Within 50 km178
Must-see1
Notable30
Best timeSeptember to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Saanane Island National Park, national park near Misungwi
Must-see

Saanane Island National Park

National park · 50 km

Notable

Mapilanga Stream

Waterfall · 8 km

Notable

Water Pump-HESAWA

Heritage site · 21 km

Places near Misungwi by type

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One day from Misungwi

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:39 pm

156 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 Misungwi
  2. Water Pump-HESAWAheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Network Towerviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Saanane Island National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  5. Poor Sisters of St. ClareBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  6. Mapilanga Streamwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Misungwi
Today’s loopMisungwiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Misungwi?

Mapilanga Stream (waterfall, about 8 km), Water Pump-HESAWA (heritage site, about 21 km), Hesawa Water Pump (heritage site, about 22 km), Rc Church Misungwi (church, about 2 km), Saanane Island National Park (national park, about 50 km), Poor Sisters of St. Clare (Buddhist site, about 40 km).

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

178 places on Spotwander: 113 churches, 24 other attractions, 13 mosques & dargahs, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Misungwi?

Rc Church Misungwi, about 2 km by road; Roman Catholic (RC) (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Misungwi?

Mabuki Shabbam Mosque, about 23 km by road; Mhandu Mosque (42 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Misungwi?

Start in Misungwi, visit Water Pump-HESAWA, then Network Tower, then Saanane Island National Park, then Poor Sisters of St. Clare, then Mapilanga Stream, and drive back — about 156 km by road in all.