Gauteng district, South Africa

Places to visit near Tembisa

Tembisa is a city in Gauteng district, South Africa, home to about 511,655 people. Within 50 km by road there are 211 places to visit — 53 churches, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 forts & heritage and 26 museums. The must-see places are Grand Central Water Tower Midrand (11 km), Gallagher Estate (12 km) and Madhya Kailash Temple (12 km).

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Tembisa at a glance

Location
Gauteng district, South Africa
Population
about 511,655
Coordinates
25.9964° S, 28.2268° E
Places within 50 km
211 (59 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Tembisa

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Churches near Tembisa

55 churches within 100 km of Tembisa. The closest is Lutheran Church (1 km); the best-known is Our Lady of the Cedars (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tembisa

46 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tembisa. The closest is Modderfontein Reserve (15 km); the best-known is Rietvlei Nature Reserve (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Tembisa

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tembisa. The closest is Fetakgomo Memorial Tombstones (2 km); the best-known is Liliesleaf Farm (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Tembisa

31 museums within 100 km of Tembisa. The closest is Smuts House Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Tembisa

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Tembisa. The closest is Telkom Direct Waterfall (Rustenburg) (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tembisa

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tembisa. The closest is Rietvlei Dam (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Tembisa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tembisa
  2. 20 km Our Lady of the Cedars · church, Gauteng
  3. 9 km Madhya Kailash Temple · temple, Gauteng
  4. 1 km Nizamiye Mosque · mosque, Gauteng
  5. 22 km Smuts House Museum · museum, Gauteng
  6. 8 km Rietvlei Nature Reserve · nature spot, Gauteng
  7. 17 km Back to Tembisa

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    Within 15 km of Tembisa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tembisa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5355Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2746Modderfontein Reserve (15 km)
    Forts & heritage2434Fetakgomo Memorial Tombstones (2 km)
    Museums2631Smuts House Museum (15 km)
    Waterfalls2828Telkom Direct Waterfall (Rustenburg) (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1219Rietvlei Dam (18 km)
    Other attractions1517Grand Central Water Tower Midrand (11 km)
    Caves417AFM Cave Of Adullam Assembly—Tembisa (2 km)
    Parks1617Makhulong Park (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints38The Munro Drive Viewpoint (32 km)
    Temples22Madhya Kailash Temple (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Nizamiye Mosque (12 km)
    Buddhist sites01Nan Hua Temple (68 km)

    Tembisa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tembisa?

    Grand Central Water Tower Midrand (attraction, about 11 km), Gallagher Estate (attraction, about 12 km), Madhya Kailash Temple (temple, about 12 km), Nizamiye Mosque (mosque, about 12 km), Smuts House Museum (museum, about 15 km), Rietvlei Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 17 km).

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

    211 places on Spotwander: 53 churches, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 forts & heritage, 26 museums, 28 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Tembisa?

    Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Vincent (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Tembisa?

    Modderfontein Reserve, about 15 km by road; Rietvlei Nature Reserve (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tembisa?

    Fetakgomo Memorial Tombstones, about 2 km by road; Liliesleaf Farm (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tembisa?

    Start in Tembisa, visit Our Lady of the Cedars, then Madhya Kailash Temple, then Nizamiye Mosque, then Smuts House Museum, then Rietvlei Nature Reserve, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tembisa?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

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