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Mwanza

Mwanza is a town in Mwanza district, Malawi of about 11,379 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit: 5 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Kapichira Falls, Michiru Mountain and Mandala House.

15.6026° S, 34.5248° EPop. 11,379

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Within 30 km9 places
Within 50 km33
Must-see6
Notable41
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Kapichira Falls, waterfall near Mwanza
Must-see

Kapichira Falls

Waterfall · 51 km · Chikwawa

Must-see

Michiru Mountain

Viewpoint · 61 km · Blantyre

Mandala House, museum near Mwanza
Must-see

Mandala House

Museum · 70 km · Blantyre

Places near Mwanza by type

All 237 places by distance →

One day from Mwanza

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:00 pm

180 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 Mwanza
  2. Dzobwe Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Namisemphaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Kapichira Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Tedzani Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Mount 90 Yearsviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Mwanza
Today’s loopMwanzaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mwanza?

Tsenga (viewpoint, about 2 km), Nankhudwe (viewpoint, about 3 km), Dzobwe Mountain (viewpoint, about 9 km), St. Martins (church, about 1 km), Grace of God Church of All Nations (church, about 1 km), Namisempha (viewpoint, about 30 km).

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

33 places on Spotwander: 5 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 other attractions, 1 fort, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Mwanza?

St. Martins, about 1 km by road; Grace of God Church of All Nations (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mwanza?

Tsenga, about 2 km by road; Nankhudwe (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mwanza?

Start in Mwanza, visit Dzobwe Mountain, then Namisempha, then Kapichira Falls, then Tedzani Falls, then Mount 90 Years, and drive back — about 180 km by road in all.