Places to visit near

Rumphi

Rumphi is a town in Rumphi district, Malawi of about 20,727 people. Within 50 km by road there are 15 places to visit: 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 churches and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kazuni, Mwanda Peak and Lake Kaulime.

11.0186° S, 33.8575° EPop. 20,727

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Within 30 km3 places
Within 50 km15
Must-see3
Notable28
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Rumphi

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:51 pm

204 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 Rumphi
  2. Fingira Rockviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Mwanda Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  4. Mkandawireviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Kazunilake · 45 min
  6. Mpharai Hillshill · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Rumphi
Today’s loopRumphiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rumphi?

Kazuni (lake, about 37 km), Mkandawire (viewpoint, about 33 km), Fingira Rock (viewpoint, about 35 km), Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve (nature spot, about 12 km), Mwanda Peak (peak, about 59 km), Mpharai Hills (hill, about 40 km).

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

15 places on Spotwander: 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 church, 1 sanctuary, 1 attraction, 1 lake.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rumphi?

Henga Valley, about 17 km by road; Mkandawire (33 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Rumphi?

African Pentecostal Church ( Nkombezi ), about 19 km by road; Chisimuka II CCAP (51 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rumphi?

Start in Rumphi, visit Fingira Rock, then Mwanda Peak, then Mkandawire, then Kazuni, then Mpharai Hills, and drive back — about 204 km by road in all.

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