Manicaland Province district, Zimbabwe

Places to visit near Rusape

Rusape is a town in Manicaland Province district, Zimbabwe, home to about 29,292 people. Within 50 km by road there are 20 places to visit — 6 churches, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Rusape Dam (6 km), Danamombe (42 km) and Mount Ziwa (88 km).

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

Rusape at a glance

Location
Manicaland Province district, Zimbabwe
Population
about 29,292
Coordinates
18.5279° S, 32.1284° E
Places within 50 km
20 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Rusape

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

41 churches within 100 km of Rusape. The closest is St Simon Stock Parish Rusape (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rusape

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rusape. The closest is Rusape Dam (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rusape

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rusape. The closest is Danamombe (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Danamombe · viewpoint · Manicaland Province · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Castle Kopje · viewpoint · Manicaland Province · ~52 km
  • Mount Ziwa · viewpoint · Manicaland Province · ~88 km · Must-see
  • Mount Nyangani · viewpoint · Manicaland Province · ~99 km · Must-see
  • 3 Boulders · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~80 km
  • Castle Kopje · viewpoint · Mashonaland East Province · ~83 km

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Forts & heritage near Rusape

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rusape. The closest is Diana's Vow Rock Art (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Rusape

14 waterfalls within 100 km of Rusape. The closest is Goba Falls (49 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rusape

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rusape. The closest is Rifle Range (78 km); the best-known is Nyanga National Park (93 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Rusape

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 218 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rusape
  2. 6 km Rusape Dam · dam, Manicaland Province
  3. 36 km Danamombe · viewpoint, Manicaland Province
  4. 32 km Goba Falls · waterfall, Mashonaland East Province
  5. 85 km Mwarazi · lake, Manicaland Province
  6. 27 km Diana's Vow Rock Art · heritage site, Manicaland Province
  7. 32 km Back to Rusape

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How to reach Rusape

    All places near Rusape by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rusape by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches641St Simon Stock Parish Rusape (1 km)
    Other attractions723Sean Bromley Tobacco Nematicides 2025 (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs416Rusape Dam (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints115Danamombe (42 km)
    Forts & heritage115Diana's Vow Rock Art (32 km)
    Waterfalls114Goba Falls (49 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Rifle Range (78 km)
    Museums02Dangamvura (90 km)
    Parks02Gosho Picnic Site (83 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Mosque (90 km)

    Rusape: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rusape?

    Rusape Dam (dam, about 6 km), Danamombe (viewpoint, about 42 km), St Simon Stock Parish Rusape (church, about 1 km), Seventh Day Adventist Church (church, about 2 km), Diana's Vow Rock Art (heritage site, about 32 km), Lesapi (lake, about 9 km).

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

    20 places on Spotwander: 6 churches, 7 other attractions, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 viewpoint, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest church to Rusape?

    St Simon Stock Parish Rusape, about 1 km by road; Seventh Day Adventist Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rusape?

    Rusape Dam, about 6 km by road; Lesapi (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rusape?

    Danamombe, about 42 km by road; Castle Kopje (52 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rusape?

    Start in Rusape, visit Rusape Dam, then Danamombe, then Goba Falls, then Mwarazi, then Diana's Vow Rock Art, and drive back — about 218 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rusape?

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

    Towns near Rusape

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