Places to visit near

Nkhata Bay

Nkhata Bay is a town in Nkhata Bay district, Malawi of about 11,721 people. Within 50 km by road there are 30 places to visit: 14 churches, 3 beaches & coast and 0 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Lake Malawi, Chizumulu and Likoma Island.

11.6066° S, 34.2907° EPop. 11,721

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Within 30 km10 places
Within 50 km30
Must-see3
Notable11
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Nkhata Bay

3 stops, one loop, back by 4:42 pm

168 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 Nkhata Bay
  2. Lusuewi Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mbamba Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Clocktowerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Back in Nkhata Bay
Today’s loopNkhata BayStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Nkhata Bay?

Chikale Beach (beach, about 3 km), Lusuewi Beach (beach, about 5 km), Kidu Cinema (attraction, about 1 km), Nkhata Bay Port (beach, about 1 km), Mkuwazi Church of Christ (church, about 2 km), Playground Point (attraction, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Nkhata Bay?

30 places on Spotwander: 14 churches, 7 other attractions, 3 beaches & coast, 1 lake, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Nkhata Bay?

Mkuwazi Church of Christ, about 2 km by road; Anglican Diocese of Northern Malawi (40 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Nkhata Bay?

Nkhata Bay Port, about 1 km by road; Chikale Beach (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Nkhata Bay?

Start in Nkhata Bay, visit Lusuewi Beach, then Mbamba Beach, then Clocktower, and drive back — about 168 km by road in all.

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