Manicaland Province district, Zimbabwe

Places to visit near Penhalonga

Penhalonga is a town in Manicaland Province district, Zimbabwe, home to about 7,681 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 33 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are The Mutare Museum (12 km), Lake Chicamba (51 km) and Mutarazi Falls (58 km).

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

Penhalonga at a glance

Location
Manicaland Province district, Zimbabwe
Population
about 7,681
Coordinates
18.8911° S, 32.6978° E
Places within 50 km
71 (1 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 Penhalonga

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Churches near Penhalonga

41 churches within 100 km of Penhalonga. The closest is A F M Gateway Assembly (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Penhalonga

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Penhalonga. The closest is Christmas Pass (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Penhalonga

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Penhalonga. The closest is Odzani Falls (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Penhalonga

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Penhalonga. The closest is Lake Alexander / Ozdani Dam (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Penhalonga

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Penhalonga. The closest is Idaba Tree (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Penhalonga

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Penhalonga. The closest is Cecil Kop Nature Reserve (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Penhalonga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Penhalonga
  2. 9 km Cecil Kop Nature Reserve · nature spot, Manicaland Province
  3. 3 km The Mutare Museum · museum, Manicaland Province
  4. 6 km Christmas Pass · viewpoint, Manicaland Province
  5. 27 km Odzani Falls · waterfall, Manicaland Province
  6. 4 km Lake Alexander / Ozdani Dam · dam, Manicaland Province
  7. 15 km Back to Penhalonga

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Penhalonga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3341A F M Gateway Assembly (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints420Christmas Pass (11 km)
    Other attractions1418Microwave Relay (8 km)
    Waterfalls417Odzani Falls (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs416Lake Alexander / Ozdani Dam (15 km)
    Forts & heritage411Idaba Tree (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Cecil Kop Nature Reserve (9 km)
    Museums33The Mutare Museum (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Islamic Mosque (20 km)

    Penhalonga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Penhalonga?

    The Mutare Museum (museum, about 12 km), Cecil Kop Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 9 km), Christmas Pass (viewpoint, about 11 km), Cross Kopje Memorial (monument, about 12 km), The Civic Centre Complex (attraction, about 12 km), Minibus Rank (attraction, about 13 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 33 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 other attractions, 4 waterfalls, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Penhalonga?

    A F M Gateway Assembly, about 11 km by road; Word Of The Cross Int Ministries (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Penhalonga?

    Christmas Pass, about 11 km by road; Mutare Heights (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Penhalonga?

    Odzani Falls, about 18 km by road; Chinamata Falls (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Penhalonga?

    Start in Penhalonga, visit Cecil Kop Nature Reserve, then The Mutare Museum, then Christmas Pass, then Odzani Falls, then Lake Alexander / Ozdani Dam, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Penhalonga?

    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 Penhalonga

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