Dowa district, Malawi

Places to visit near Ntchisi

Ntchisi is a town in Dowa district, Malawi, home to about 7,918 people. Within 50 km by road there are 27 places to visit — 4 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kamuzu Mausoleum (62 km) and Chipata Hill (64 km).

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Ntchisi at a glance

Location
Dowa district, Malawi
Population
about 7,918
Coordinates
13.5277° S, 33.9149° E
Places within 50 km
27
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ntchisi

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Churches near Ntchisi

118 churches within 100 km of Ntchisi. The closest is Dzaleka Camp SDA Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ntchisi

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ntchisi. The closest is Kongwe Hill (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ntchisi

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ntchisi. The closest is Kongwe Forest Reserve (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ntchisi

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ntchisi. The closest is Dam (70 km); the best-known is Chia Lagoon (77 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Temples near Ntchisi

8 temples within 100 km of Ntchisi. The closest is Rumphi Revival Temple Youth (60 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ntchisi

6 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ntchisi. The closest is Madisi Mosque (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ntchisi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 149 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ntchisi
  2. 27 km Open Space Viewpoint E. 1678 M · viewpoint, Ntchisi
  3. 1 km Ntchisi Mountain · viewpoint, Ntchisi
  4. 2 km Flat Rock Viewpoint E. 1365 M · viewpoint, Ntchisi
  5. 71 km Big Powerline Hill · hill, Lilongwe
  6. 40 km Kongwe Hill · hill, Dowa
  7. 8 km Back to Ntchisi

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ntchisi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4118Dzaleka Camp SDA Church (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1040Kongwe Hill (8 km)
    Other attractions134MBC (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens917Kongwe Forest Reserve (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs013Dam (70 km)
    Temples08Rumphi Revival Temple Youth (60 km)
    Mosques & dargahs16Madisi Mosque (44 km)
    Forts & heritage05Kamuzu Mausoleum (62 km)
    Parks15Mr. Hadwell Mphepo Final Destination – 21 April 2025 Continue Rest in Peace (50 km)
    Museums03War Memorial Tower (61 km)
    Beaches & coast12Mwaya Beach (40 km)
    Waterfalls02Falls SDA Church (69 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Mbenji (79 km)

    Ntchisi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ntchisi?

    Kongwe Hill (hill, about 8 km), Flat Rock Viewpoint E. 1365 M (viewpoint, about 25 km), Open Space Viewpoint E. 1678 M (viewpoint, about 27 km), Ntchisi Mountain (viewpoint, about 27 km), Kongwe Forest Reserve (nature spot, about 10 km), Kamuzu Mausoleum (tomb, about 62 km).

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

    27 places on Spotwander: 4 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 attraction, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 dargah.

    Which is the nearest church to Ntchisi?

    Dzaleka Camp SDA Church, about 19 km by road; Kasangadzi Anglican Parish (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ntchisi?

    Kongwe Hill, about 8 km by road; Chiponde (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ntchisi?

    Kongwe Forest Reserve, about 10 km by road; Kasungu National Park (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ntchisi?

    Start in Ntchisi, visit Open Space Viewpoint E. 1678 M, then Ntchisi Mountain, then Flat Rock Viewpoint E. 1365 M, then Big Powerline Hill, then Kongwe Hill, and drive back — about 149 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ntchisi?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ntchisi

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