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MakumbakoMbeya

Day trip from Makumbako to Mbeya

Mbeya lies 152 km (94 mi) west of Makumbako, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

At 152 km (94 mi) apart, Mbeya is a realistic day trip from Makumbako: about 2 h 28 min each way by road.

MakumbakoMbeya

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MakumbakoMbeya
CountryTanzaniaTanzania
Population116,232541,603
Elevation1,651 m (5,417 ft)1,697 m (5,568 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam)UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam)

Where to book tours and tickets in Mbeya

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find things to do on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator (opens www.viator.com in a new tab)
GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide (opens www.getyourguide.com in a new tab)
TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets (opens www.tiqets.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Mbeya

Our booking partner lists 27 places to stay in Mbeya. Of the 20 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (14). Guests have left 212 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Mbeya

Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.

Common questions

How far is Mbeya from Makumbako?

152 km (94 mi) in a straight line, west of Makumbako; by road roughly 186 km (115 mi).

How long does it take to get from Makumbako to Mbeya by road?

About 2 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Makumbako and Mbeya?

No, both are on Africa/Dar_es_Salaam at the moment.

Where can I stay in Mbeya?

Our booking partner lists 27 places to stay in Mbeya, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.