Places to visit near

Shamva

Shamva is a town in Mashonaland Central Province district, Zimbabwe of about 10,317 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit: 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Botanical Garden and Chiremba Balancing Rocks.

17.3116° S, 31.5756° EPop. 10,317

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Within 30 km25 places
Within 50 km77
Must-see2
Notable62
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Shamva

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:36 pm

164 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 Shamva
  2. Chamazizi Hillhill · 1 hrs
  3. Lions Headviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Old Rhodesian Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Umfurudzi River Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Muturudzi Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Shamva
Today’s loopShamvaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shamva?

Chamazizi Hill (hill, about 21 km), Old Rhodesian Fort (fort, about 26 km), Shamva Family of God Church (church, about 1 km), Lions Head (viewpoint, about 29 km), Muturudzi Dam (dam, about 34 km), Tafuna Hill Summit (peak, about 10 km).

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

77 places on Spotwander: 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 other attractions, 7 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Shamva?

Tafuna Hill Summit, about 10 km by road; Makore Hill (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Shamva?

Shamva Family of God Church, about 1 km by road; ZEGU Vibrant Church (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shamva?

Start in Shamva, visit Chamazizi Hill, then Lions Head, then Old Rhodesian Fort, then Umfurudzi River Falls, then Muturudzi Dam, and drive back — about 164 km by road in all.