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Mtambile

Mtambile is a town in South Pemba district, Tanzania of about 6,797 people. Within 50 km by road there are 24 places to visit: 2 forts & heritage, 2 mosques & dargahs and 1 churches. The must-see places are Ras Kigomasha Lighthouse, Ras Nungwi and Kendwa Beach.

5.3833° S, 39.7000° EPop. 6,797

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km24
Must-see6
Notable68
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Ras Kigomasha Lighthouse, attraction near Mtambile
Must-see

Ras Kigomasha Lighthouse

Attraction · 71 km · North Pemba

Ras Nungwi, beach near Mtambile
Must-see

Ras Nungwi

Beach · 73 km · Zanzibar North

Kendwa Beach, beach near Mtambile
Must-see

Kendwa Beach

Beach · 77 km · Zanzibar North

Places near Mtambile by type

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One day from Mtambile

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:14 pm

89 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 Mtambile
  2. Makongweriver spot · 1 hrs
  3. Kwatariver spot · 1 hrs
  4. Mesali Islandisland · 1 hrs
  5. Qanbalu Ruinsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Mkama Ndumeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Mtambile
Today’s loopMtambileStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mtambile?

Makongwe (river spot, about 11 km), Kwata (river spot, about 16 km), Matumbi Lighthouse (attraction, about 19 km), Mkama Ndume (heritage site, about 19 km), Mesali Island (island, about 24 km), Qanbalu Ruins (heritage site, about 27 km).

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

24 places on Spotwander: 2 forts & heritage, 2 mosques & dargahs, 1 church, 13 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 beach.

Which is the nearest fort to Mtambile?

Mkama Ndume, about 19 km by road; Qanbalu Ruins (27 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Mtambile?

Shamiani Mosque, about 10 km by road; Masjid al-Khaliliy Miembeni Chake-Chake Pemba (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mtambile?

Start in Mtambile, visit Makongwe, then Kwata, then Mesali Island, then Qanbalu Ruins, then Mkama Ndume, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.