Manicaland Province district, Zimbabwe

Places to visit near Mutare

Mutare is a city in Manicaland Province district, Zimbabwe, home to about 184,205 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 32 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are The Mutare Museum (1 km), Lake Chicamba (49 km) and Mutarazi Falls (70 km).

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Mutare, Zimbabwe
Mutare, Manicaland Province district, Zimbabwe. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mutare at a glance

Location
Manicaland Province district, Zimbabwe
Population
about 184,205
Coordinates
18.9707° S, 32.6709° E
Places within 50 km
70 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Mutare

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

40 churches within 100 km of Mutare. The closest is Living Waters Churches Int (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mutare

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mutare. The closest is Christmas Pass (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Mutare

14 waterfalls within 100 km of Mutare. The closest is Nyachowa Falls (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mutare

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mutare. The closest is Lake Mutirikwi (12 km); the best-known is Lake Alexander / Ozdani Dam (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Mutare

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mutare. The closest is Kingsley Fairbridge Memorial (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mutare

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mutare. The closest is Cecil Kop Nature Reserve (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mutare

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

  1. Start in Mutare
  2. 1 km The Mutare Museum · museum, Manicaland Province
  3. 20 km Nyachowa Falls · waterfall, Manicaland Province
  4. 20 km Dangamvura · museum, Manicaland Province
  5. 10 km Christmas Pass · viewpoint, Manicaland Province
  6. 6 km Cecil Kop Nature Reserve · nature spot, Manicaland Province
  7. 3 km Back to Mutare

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How to reach Mutare

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    Within 15 km of Mutare

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mutare by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3240Living Waters Churches Int (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints321Christmas Pass (6 km)
    Other attractions1418The Civic Centre Complex (1 km)
    Waterfalls414Nyachowa Falls (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs514Lake Mutirikwi (12 km)
    Forts & heritage410Kingsley Fairbridge Memorial (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Cecil Kop Nature Reserve (3 km)
    Museums33The Mutare Museum (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Islamic Mosque (11 km)

    Mutare: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mutare?

    The Mutare Museum (museum, about 1 km), The Civic Centre Complex (attraction, about 1 km), Minibus Rank (attraction, about 1 km), Shared Taxis to Bvumba Mountains (attraction, about 1 km), Cecil Kop Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 3 km), Cross Kopje Memorial (monument, about 4 km).

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

    70 places on Spotwander: 32 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 other attractions, 4 waterfalls, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Mutare?

    Living Waters Churches Int, about 1 km by road; Texas Media (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mutare?

    Christmas Pass, about 6 km by road; Mutare Heights (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Mutare?

    Nyachowa Falls, about 20 km by road; Chinamata Falls (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mutare?

    Start in Mutare, visit The Mutare Museum, then Nyachowa Falls, then Dangamvura, then Christmas Pass, then Cecil Kop Nature Reserve, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mutare?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Mutare

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