Tanga Region district, Tanzania

Places to visit near Soni

Soni is a town in Tanga Region district, Tanzania, home to about 12,402 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit — 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 forts & heritage, 7 churches and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are Soni Waterfalls (1 km), Mkomazi National Park (66 km) and Amboni Caves (99 km).

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Soni at a glance

Location
Tanga Region district, Tanzania
Population
about 12,402
Coordinates
4.8500° S, 38.3667° E
Places within 50 km
39 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Soni

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Soni: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Soni

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Soni. The closest is Kivuga Peak (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Soni

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Soni. The closest is MamboFootPrints (53 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Soni

13 churches within 100 km of Soni. The closest is Calvario (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Soni

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Soni. The closest is Soni Waterfalls (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Soni

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Soni. The closest is Migombani Forest Reserve (26 km); the best-known is Mkomazi National Park (66 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Soni

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Soni. The closest is Lake Manka (45 km); the best-known is Hale Storage Weir (70 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Soni

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Soni
  2. 1 km Soni Waterfalls · waterfall, Tanga Region
  3. 11 km Mkuzu Falls · waterfall, Tanga Region
  4. 7 km Kivuga Peak · peak, Tanga Region
  5. 5 km Kisasa Falls Viewpoint · waterfall, Tanga Region
  6. 7 km Bangala Waterfall · waterfall, Tanga Region
  7. 9 km Back to Soni

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From travellers near Soni

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How to reach Soni

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Soni by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1423Kivuga Peak (10 km)
    Forts & heritage016MamboFootPrints (53 km)
    Churches713Calvario (8 km)
    Waterfalls69Soni Waterfalls (1 km)
    Other attractions68Kitala Kikulu (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Migombani Forest Reserve (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Lake Manka (45 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Mkuramba Mosque (30 km)
    Buddhist sites11Convent Rangwi (42 km)
    Parks01Zigi Gate (53 km)
    Caves01Amboni Caves (99 km)

    Soni: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Soni?

    Soni Waterfalls (waterfall, about 1 km), Bangala Waterfall (waterfall, about 9 km), Kivuga Peak (peak, about 10 km), Kisasa Falls Viewpoint (waterfall, about 10 km), Mkuzu Falls (waterfall, about 12 km), Irente Farm Waterfall (correct) (waterfall, about 16 km).

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

    39 places on Spotwander: 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches, 6 waterfalls, 6 other attractions, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Soni?

    Kivuga Peak, about 10 km by road; Lushoto Highland (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Soni?

    MamboFootPrints, about 53 km by road; Mnyusi/Kwagunda Ward Border (56 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Soni?

    Calvario, about 8 km by road; Gare Mission (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Soni?

    Start in Soni, visit Soni Waterfalls, then Mkuzu Falls, then Kivuga Peak, then Kisasa Falls Viewpoint, then Bangala Waterfall, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Soni?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Soni

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Soni’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.