Tabora Region district, Tanzania

Places to visit near Tabora

Tabora is a city in Tabora Region district, Tanzania, home to about 145,292 people. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit — 21 churches, 3 mosques & dargahs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The closest is Uwata Tabora (1 km).

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Tabora, Tanzania
Tabora, Tabora Region district, Tanzania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tabora at a glance

Location
Tabora Region district, Tanzania
Population
about 145,292
Coordinates
5.0162° S, 32.8266° E
Places within 50 km
42
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Tabora

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

27 churches within 100 km of Tabora. The closest is Kkkt Ipuli (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Tabora

4 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Tabora. The closest is Bombamzinga Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tabora

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tabora. The closest is Mama Irene House (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tabora

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tabora. The closest is Tabora Zoo (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Tabora

2 museums within 100 km of Tabora. The closest is Isike Museum (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tabora

2 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tabora. The closest is Kazima Dam (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Tabora

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tabora
  2. 2 km Mama Irene House · viewpoint, Tabora Region
  3. 7 km Kazima Dam · dam, Tabora Region
  4. 26 km Itaga · viewpoint, Tabora Region
  5. 21 km Livingstone Tembe · museum, Tabora Region
  6. 3 km Isike Museum · museum, Tabora Region
  7. 9 km Back to Tabora

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From travellers near Tabora

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How to reach Tabora

    All places near Tabora by distance

    Within 15 km of Tabora

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tabora by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2127Kkkt Ipuli (1 km)
    Other attractions89Uwata Tabora (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Bombamzinga Mosque (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Mama Irene House (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Tabora Zoo (3 km)
    Museums22Isike Museum (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Kazima Dam (9 km)
    Parks11Water Point Tabora (3 km)
    Temples11Hindu Temple (3 km)
    Forts & heritage11Grave of Lt Lambert and NCOs Cipont and Engelborghs (46 km)

    Tabora: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tabora?

    Mama Irene House (viewpoint, about 2 km), Isike Museum (museum, about 9 km), Kazima Dam (dam, about 9 km), Livingstone Tembe (museum, about 9 km), Itaga (viewpoint, about 19 km), Igombe Dam (dam, about 23 km).

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

    42 places on Spotwander: 21 churches, 8 other attractions, 3 mosques & dargahs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest church to Tabora?

    Kkkt Ipuli, about 1 km by road; Tag Ipuli (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Tabora?

    Bombamzinga Mosque, about 1 km by road; Masjid Abuu Dharry (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tabora?

    Mama Irene House, about 2 km by road; Itaga (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tabora?

    Start in Tabora, visit Mama Irene House, then Kazima Dam, then Itaga, then Livingstone Tembe, then Isike Museum, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tabora?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Tabora

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