Places to visit near

Muheza

Muheza is a town in Tanga Region district, Tanzania of about 17,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit: 45 forts & heritage, 34 churches and 22 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Amboni Caves, Lighthouse and Soni Waterfalls.

5.1667° S, 38.7833° EPop. 17,000

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Within 30 km25 places
Within 50 km140
Must-see3
Notable97
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Muheza

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:33 pm

122 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 Muheza
  2. Kwakifua/Tingeni Borderheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Kwafungo/Bwembwera Borderheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Potwe/Kwafungo Ward Borderheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Magoroto View Pointviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Amboni Cavescave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Muheza
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Muheza?

Scouting Memorial (monument, about 3 km), Magoroto View Point (viewpoint, about 6 km), Kwakifua/Tingeni Border (heritage site, about 7 km), Bwembwera/Kwakifua Border (heritage site, about 10 km), Kwafungo/Bwembwera Border (heritage site, about 13 km), Amboni Caves (cave, about 39 km).

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

140 places on Spotwander: 45 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 22 mosques & dargahs, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Muheza?

Scouting Memorial, about 3 km by road; Kwakifua/Tingeni Border (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Muheza?

St. Aidan Anglican Church, about 1 km by road; Magila Anglican Church (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Muheza?

Start in Muheza, visit Kwakifua/Tingeni Border, then Kwafungo/Bwembwera Border, then Potwe/Kwafungo Ward Border, then Magoroto View Point, then Amboni Caves, and drive back — about 122 km by road in all.