Matabeleland South Province district, Zimbabwe

Places to visit near Plumtree

Plumtree is a town in Matabeleland South Province district, Zimbabwe, home to about 2,148 people. Within 50 km by road there are 16 places to visit — 1 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Shangani Patrol Memorial (91 km), Pomongwe Cave (91 km) and Malindidzimu (92 km).

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Plumtree at a glance

Location
Matabeleland South Province district, Zimbabwe
Population
about 2,148
Coordinates
20.4833° S, 27.8167° E
Places within 50 km
16
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Plumtree

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

45 churches within 100 km of Plumtree. The closest is The Holy Apostolic Church In Zion (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Plumtree

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Plumtree. The closest is Questeds Dam (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Questeds Dam · lake · Matabeleland South Province · ~7 km
  • Tegwani Dam · lake · Matabeleland South Province · ~10 km
  • Ndweni Dam · lake · Matabeleland South Province · ~20 km
  • Hulleys Dam · lake · Matabeleland South Province · ~21 km
  • Governors Dam · lake · Matabeleland South Province · ~22 km
  • Mananda Dam · lake · Bulawayo Province · ~48 km

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Forts & heritage near Plumtree

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Plumtree. The closest is Old Empandeni Mission (41 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Plumtree

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Plumtree. The closest is Mangwe Pass (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mangwe Pass · viewpoint · Matabeleland South Province · ~42 km
  • Malindidzimu · viewpoint · Matabeleland South Province · ~92 km · Must-see
  • Game Board · viewpoint · Bulawayo Province · ~92 km
  • Information Board · viewpoint · Bulawayo Province · ~92 km
  • Hill Complex · viewpoint · Bulawayo Province · ~92 km
  • Hendriks Pass · viewpoint · Matabeleland South Province · ~74 km

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Caves near Plumtree

4 caves within 100 km of Plumtree. The closest is Bambata Cave (77 km); the best-known is Pomongwe Cave (91 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Pomongwe Cave · cave · Matabeleland South Province · ~91 km · Must-see
  • Bambata Cave · cave · Matabeleland South Province · ~77 km
  • Nswatugi Cave · cave · Matabeleland South Province · ~86 km
  • Inanke Cave · cave · Matabeleland South Province · ~89 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Plumtree

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Plumtree. The closest is Private Game Reserve (79 km); the best-known is Matobo National Park (94 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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How to reach Plumtree

    All places near Plumtree by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Plumtree by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches145The Holy Apostolic Church In Zion (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1230Questeds Dam (7 km)
    Forts & heritage216Old Empandeni Mission (41 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints111Mangwe Pass (42 km)
    Other attractions06Mother & Child Rock Formation (81 km)
    Caves04Bambata Cave (77 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Private Game Reserve (79 km)
    Waterfalls01Vukwi River (76 km)
    Museums01Douma's Crocodile Farm (97 km)
    Temples01Thomas Temple AME (100 km)

    Plumtree: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Plumtree?

    Questeds Dam (dam, about 7 km), The Holy Apostolic Church In Zion (church, about 9 km), Tegwani Dam (dam, about 10 km), Ndweni Dam (dam, about 20 km), Hulleys Dam (dam, about 21 km), Governors Dam (dam, about 22 km).

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

    16 places on Spotwander: 1 church, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest church to Plumtree?

    The Holy Apostolic Church In Zion, about 9 km by road; Prophet Kenosi Ministries (91 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Plumtree?

    Questeds Dam, about 7 km by road; Tegwani Dam (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Plumtree?

    Old Empandeni Mission, about 41 km by road; Mangwe Fort (44 km) is next.

    What is the best time to visit places near Plumtree?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Plumtree

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