Places to visit near

Zomba

Zomba is a town in Zomba district, Malawi of about 80,932 people. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit: 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 churches and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Zomba-Malosa Forest Reserve, Chisi Island and Chiradzulu Mountain.

15.3860° S, 35.3188° EPop. 80,932

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Within 30 km56 places
Within 50 km88
Must-see12
Notable98
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Zomba

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:14 pm

39 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 Zomba
  2. Mulungusi Buttessviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Zomba-Malosa Forest Reserveviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. William's Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Ntonya Hillhill · 1 hrs
  6. Sanjika Hillhill · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Zomba
Today’s loopZombaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Zomba?

Zomba-Malosa Forest Reserve (viewpoint, about 10 km), Memorial of "African Rifles" (monument, about 1 km), Mulunguzu Dam (dam, about 3 km), Mulungusi Buttess (viewpoint, about 4 km), Mandala Falls (waterfall, about 4 km), Sayimoni Falls (waterfall, about 4 km).

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

88 places on Spotwander: 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 churches, 13 other attractions, 3 waterfalls, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zomba?

Mulungusi Buttess, about 4 km by road; Mwiri Rock (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Zomba?

Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Zomba Zero CCAP Church (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Zomba?

Start in Zomba, visit Mulungusi Buttess, then Zomba-Malosa Forest Reserve, then William's Falls, then Ntonya Hill, then Sanjika Hill, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.