Mwanza Region district, Tanzania

Places to visit near Usagara

Usagara is a town in Mwanza Region district, Tanzania, home to about 15,514 people. Within 50 km by road there are 244 places to visit — 147 churches, 18 mosques & dargahs, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see place is Saanane Island National Park (25 km).

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Usagara at a glance

Location
Mwanza Region district, Tanzania
Population
about 15,514
Coordinates
2.6833° S, 33.0000° E
Places within 50 km
244 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Usagara

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

147 churches within 100 km of Usagara. The closest is Eagt Ebenezer (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Usagara

18 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Usagara. The closest is Mhandu Mosque (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Usagara

17 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Usagara. The closest is Marumbi Island (17 km); the best-known is Saanane Island (25 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Usagara

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Usagara. The closest is Kwa Baba Ester (Jackson Sabana) (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Usagara

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Usagara. The closest is Tilapia Fish (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Usagara

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Usagara. The closest is Shafik Beach (19 km); the best-known is Pasha Beach (34 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Usagara

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Usagara
  2. 15 km Poor Sisters of St. Clare · Buddhist site, Mwanza Region
  3. 11 km Saanane Island National Park · national park
  4. 9 km Kwa Baba Ester (Jackson Sabana) · viewpoint, Mwanza Region
  5. 12 km Network Tower · viewpoint, Mwanza Region
  6. 35 km Mapilanga Stream · waterfall, Mwanza Region
  7. 18 km Back to Usagara

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From travellers near Usagara

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    All places near Usagara by distance

    Within 15 km of Usagara

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Usagara by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches147147Eagt Ebenezer (11 km)
    Other attractions2626Phone Tower (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1818Mhandu Mosque (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1017Marumbi Island (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints911Kwa Baba Ester (Jackson Sabana) (19 km)
    Forts & heritage68Tilapia Fish (27 km)
    Beaches & coast77Shafik Beach (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens66Tortoise Round (20 km)
    Museums55Sukuma Museum (20 km)
    Buddhist sites33Poor Sisters of St. Clare (15 km)
    Temples33Aga Khan (26 km)
    Waterfalls12Mapilanga Stream (18 km)
    Parks22Taman Are (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lake Zone (26 km)

    Usagara: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Usagara?

    Saanane Island National Park (national park, about 25 km), Poor Sisters of St. Clare (Buddhist site, about 15 km), Mapilanga Stream (waterfall, about 18 km), Kwa Baba Ester (Jackson Sabana) (viewpoint, about 19 km), Network Tower (viewpoint, about 20 km), Sukuma Museum (museum, about 20 km).

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

    244 places on Spotwander: 147 churches, 26 other attractions, 18 mosques & dargahs, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Usagara?

    Eagt Ebenezer, about 11 km by road; Revival Mission Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Usagara?

    Mhandu Mosque, about 16 km by road; Al-Masjidil-Istiqaama-Iseni (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Usagara?

    Marumbi Island, about 17 km by road; Python Island (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Usagara?

    Start in Usagara, visit Poor Sisters of St. Clare, then Saanane Island National Park, then Kwa Baba Ester (Jackson Sabana), then Network Tower, then Mapilanga Stream, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Usagara?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Usagara

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