Manicaland Province district, Zimbabwe

Places to visit near Odzi

Odzi is a town in Manicaland Province district, Zimbabwe, home to about 3,438 people. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit — 30 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 waterfalls. The must-see places are The Mutare Museum (34 km), Danamombe (64 km) and Rusape Dam (69 km).

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Odzi at a glance

Location
Manicaland Province district, Zimbabwe
Population
about 3,438
Coordinates
18.9617° S, 32.4056° E
Places within 50 km
61 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Odzi

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

38 churches within 100 km of Odzi. The closest is United Methodist Church- Odzi (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Odzi

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Odzi. The closest is Mutare Heights (29 km); the best-known is Christmas Pass (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Christmas Pass · viewpoint · Manicaland Province · ~30 km
  • Danamombe · viewpoint · Manicaland Province · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Castle Beacon · viewpoint · Manicaland Province · ~49 km
  • Mutare Heights · viewpoint · Manicaland Province · ~29 km
  • Mbama · viewpoint · Manicaland Province · ~35 km
  • Mtanda · viewpoint · Manicaland Province · ~44 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Odzi

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Odzi. The closest is Lake Mutirikwi (44 km); the best-known is Lake Alexander / Ozdani Dam (46 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Odzi

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Odzi. The closest is Nyachowa Falls (43 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Odzi

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Odzi. The closest is Kingsley Fairbridge Memorial (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Odzi

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Odzi. The closest is Cecil Kop Nature Reserve (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Odzi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 104 km on the road.

  1. Start in Odzi
  2. 25 km Dangamvura · museum, Manicaland Province
  3. 20 km Nyachowa Falls · waterfall, Manicaland Province
  4. 20 km The Mutare Museum · museum, Manicaland Province
  5. 3 km Cecil Kop Nature Reserve · nature spot, Manicaland Province
  6. 6 km Christmas Pass · viewpoint, Manicaland Province
  7. 30 km Back to Odzi

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How to reach Odzi

    All places near Odzi by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Odzi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3038United Methodist Church- Odzi (2 km)
    Other attractions1219Busstop Ndongwe (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints517Mutare Heights (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs417Lake Mutirikwi (44 km)
    Waterfalls211Nyachowa Falls (43 km)
    Forts & heritage47Kingsley Fairbridge Memorial (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Cecil Kop Nature Reserve (36 km)
    Museums23Dangamvura (25 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Islamic Mosque (26 km)

    Odzi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Odzi?

    The Mutare Museum (museum, about 34 km), Dangamvura (museum, about 25 km), United Methodist Church- Odzi (church, about 2 km), ZAOGA-FF Odzi (church, about 2 km), Apostolic Faith Mission (church, about 2 km), Odzi Adventist Church (church, about 3 km).

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

    61 places on Spotwander: 30 churches, 12 other attractions, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Odzi?

    United Methodist Church- Odzi, about 2 km by road; ZAOGA-FF Odzi (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Odzi?

    Mutare Heights, about 29 km by road; Christmas Pass (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Odzi?

    Lake Mutirikwi, about 44 km by road; Lake Alexander / Ozdani Dam (46 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Odzi?

    Start in Odzi, visit Dangamvura, then Nyachowa Falls, then The Mutare Museum, then Cecil Kop Nature Reserve, then Christmas Pass, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Odzi?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Odzi

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