Kagera district, Tanzania

Places to visit near Muleba

Muleba is a town in Kagera district, Tanzania, home to about 11,555 people. Within 50 km by road there are 239 places to visit — 63 churches, 22 mosques & dargahs, 6 forts & heritage and 8 waterfalls. The must-see places are Lake Burigi (65 km) and Rubondo Island National Park (73 km).

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Muleba at a glance

Location
Kagera district, Tanzania
Population
about 11,555
Coordinates
1.8397° S, 31.6544° E
Places within 50 km
239
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Muleba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Muleba: 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 Muleba

64 churches within 100 km of Muleba. The closest is Lutheran Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Muleba

22 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Muleba. The closest is Muslim Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Muleba

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Muleba. The closest is Rubya Cemetery (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Muleba

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Muleba. The closest is Kondo Waterfalls (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Muleba

5 museums within 100 km of Muleba. The closest is Makarwe (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Muleba

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Muleba. The closest is Kagoma View Point (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Muleba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Muleba
  2. 1 km Makarwe · museum, Kagera
  3. 10 km Kondo Waterfalls · waterfall, Kagera
  4. 4 km Rubya Cemetery · heritage site, Kagera
  5. 9 km Upper Kamwana Falls · waterfall, Kagera
  6. 19 km Kagoma View Point · viewpoint, Kagera
  7. 10 km Back to Muleba

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    Within 15 km of Muleba

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Muleba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions127127Tibazocha (1 km)
    Churches6364Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2222Muslim Mosque (1 km)
    Forts & heritage610Rubya Cemetery (13 km)
    Waterfalls89Kondo Waterfalls (10 km)
    Museums55Makarwe (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Kagoma View Point (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Banana Plantation (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Nazinga Island (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Ikimba (54 km)
    Beaches & coast03Kemondo Bay Port (52 km)
    Parks22Amuyembe (14 km)
    Caves01Kyamunene Historic Cave (66 km)

    Muleba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Muleba?

    Makarwe (museum, about 1 km), Kondo Waterfalls (waterfall, about 10 km), Kagoma View Point (viewpoint, about 10 km), Rubya Cemetery (heritage site, about 13 km), Upper Kamwana Falls (waterfall, about 22 km), Sehemu Ya Malisho Ya Wanyama (heritage site, about 24 km).

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

    239 places on Spotwander: 127 other attractions, 63 churches, 22 mosques & dargahs, 6 forts & heritage, 8 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Muleba?

    Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; Anglican Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Muleba?

    Muslim Mosque, about 1 km by road; Msikiti Wa Ijumaa Na Adhuhuri Magata (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Muleba?

    Rubya Cemetery, about 13 km by road; Sehemu Ya Malisho Ya Wanyama (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Muleba?

    Start in Muleba, visit Makarwe, then Kondo Waterfalls, then Rubya Cemetery, then Upper Kamwana Falls, then Kagoma View Point, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Muleba?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Muleba

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Muleba’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.