Midmar Nature ReserveHowick FallsMahatma GandhiPietermaritzburg Italian P.O.W. ChurchSwartkopAlbert Falls Dam
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Mpophomeni

Mpophomeni is a town in KwaZulu-Natal district, South Africa of about 26,229 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit: 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 waterfalls and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Midmar Nature Reserve, Midmar Dam and Howick Falls.

29.5682° S, 30.1862° EPop. 26,229

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Within 30 km24 places
Within 50 km43
Must-see19
Notable146
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Midmar Nature Reserve

Nature spot · 7 km

Midmar Dam, dam near Mpophomeni
Must-see

Midmar Dam

Dam · 7 km

Howick Falls, waterfall near Mpophomeni
Must-see

Howick Falls

Waterfall · 13 km

Places near Mpophomeni by type

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One day from Mpophomeni

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:06 pm

74 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 Mpophomeni
  2. Midmar Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Howick Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Mahatma Gandhiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Pietermaritzburg Italian P.O.W. Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Swartkopviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Mpophomeni
Today’s loopMpophomeniStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mpophomeni?

Midmar Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 7 km), Midmar Dam (dam, about 7 km), Howick Falls (waterfall, about 13 km), Mahatma Gandhi (heritage site, about 24 km), Pietermaritzburg Italian P.O.W. Church (church, about 29 km), Swartkop (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

43 places on Spotwander: 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 waterfalls, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mpophomeni?

Swartkop, about 9 km by road; Signal Hill (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Mpophomeni?

Howick Falls, about 13 km by road; Shelter Falls (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mpophomeni?

Start in Mpophomeni, visit Midmar Nature Reserve, then Howick Falls, then Mahatma Gandhi, then Pietermaritzburg Italian P.O.W. Church, then Swartkop, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.