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Uwelini

Uwelini is a town in South Pemba district, Tanzania of about 2,472 people. Within 50 km by road there are 24 places to visit: 2 forts & heritage, 2 mosques & dargahs and 13 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Ras Nungwi, Ras Kigomasha Lighthouse and Kendwa Beach.

5.4000° S, 39.6833° EPop. 2,472

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km24
Must-see6
Notable71
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Ras Nungwi, beach near Uwelini
Must-see

Ras Nungwi

Beach · 70 km · Zanzibar North

Ras Kigomasha Lighthouse, attraction near Uwelini
Must-see

Ras Kigomasha Lighthouse

Attraction · 73 km · North Pemba

Kendwa Beach, beach near Uwelini
Must-see

Kendwa Beach

Beach · 74 km · Zanzibar North

Places near Uwelini by type

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One day from Uwelini

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:17 pm

91 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 Uwelini
  2. Makongweriver spot · 1 hrs
  3. Kwatariver spot · 1 hrs
  4. Mesali Islandisland · 1 hrs
  5. Qanbalu Ruinsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Mkama Ndumeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Uwelini
Today’s loopUweliniStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Uwelini?

Makongwe (river spot, about 9 km), Kwata (river spot, about 15 km), Matumbi Lighthouse (attraction, about 16 km), Mkama Ndume (heritage site, about 23 km), Mesali Island (island, about 25 km), Qanbalu Ruins (heritage site, about 29 km).

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

24 places on Spotwander: 2 forts & heritage, 2 mosques & dargahs, 13 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 church, 1 beach.

Which is the nearest fort to Uwelini?

Mkama Ndume, about 23 km by road; Qanbalu Ruins (29 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Uwelini?

Shamiani Mosque, about 8 km by road; Masjid al-Khaliliy Miembeni Chake-Chake Pemba (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Uwelini?

Start in Uwelini, visit Makongwe, then Kwata, then Mesali Island, then Qanbalu Ruins, then Mkama Ndume, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.