Songwe Region district, Tanzania

Places to visit near Mlowo

Mlowo is a town in Songwe Region district, Tanzania, home to about 18,737 people. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit — 22 churches, 0 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Ngozi (77 km), Kieyo (93 km) and Rungwe (95 km).

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Mlowo at a glance

Location
Songwe Region district, Tanzania
Population
about 18,737
Coordinates
9.0000° S, 32.9833° E
Places within 50 km
42
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Mlowo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mlowo: 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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Churches near Mlowo

104 churches within 100 km of Mlowo. The closest is Assemblies of God Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mlowo

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mlowo. The closest is Nankungulu (56 km); the best-known is Ngozi (77 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ngozi · viewpoint · Mbeya Region · ~77 km · Must-see
  • Mount Mbeya · viewpoint · Mbeya Region · ~57 km
  • Loleza Mountain · viewpoint · Mbeya Region · ~63 km
  • Kieyo · viewpoint · Mbeya Region · ~93 km · Must-see
  • Rungwe · viewpoint · Mbeya Region · ~95 km · Must-see
  • Nankungulu · viewpoint · Songwe Region · ~56 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mlowo

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mlowo. The closest is Lake Massoko (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Mlowo

4 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Mlowo. The closest is Isansa Isiamic Place of Worship (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mlowo

4 parks within 100 km of Mlowo. The closest is Njiapanda (86 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mlowo

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mlowo. The closest is Mbeyanje Basin (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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How to reach Mlowo

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    Within 15 km of Mlowo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mlowo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches22104Assemblies of God Church (3 km)
    Other attractions1622Jehovahs Wetiness (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints015Nankungulu (56 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Lake Massoko (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs14Isansa Isiamic Place of Worship (12 km)
    Parks04Njiapanda (86 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Mbeyanje Basin (13 km)
    Waterfalls01Marasusa (Malasusa) - Waterfall (81 km)
    Museums01Moravian Church Museum (87 km)
    Temples01Maranatha Temple (90 km)

    Mlowo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mlowo?

    Assemblies of God Church (church, about 3 km), Moravian Church Branch (church, about 6 km), Jehovahs Wetiness (attraction, about 6 km), Sayuni Church Branch (church, about 8 km), Swedish Church Branch (church, about 9 km), Ebenezer International Church Isansa (church, about 10 km).

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

    42 places on Spotwander: 22 churches, 16 other attractions, 1 lake, 1 dargah, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Mlowo?

    Assemblies of God Church, about 3 km by road; Moravian Church Branch (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mlowo?

    Nankungulu, about 56 km by road; Mount Mbeya (57 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mlowo?

    Lake Massoko, about 21 km by road; Lake Nyasa Basin Water Board (65 km) is next.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mlowo?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Mlowo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mlowo’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mlowo on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.