The 10 Best Day Trips from Cabinda
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 10 good day trips from Cabinda, Angola, led by Pointe-Noire, Matadi, Boma. The closest is Cacongo, about 40 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Cabinda at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe-Noire | 95 km NW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Matadi | 144 km E | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Boma | 100 km E | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Soyo | 67 km S | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Moanda | 45 km SE | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Tshela | 104 km NE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Buco Zau | 97 km NE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Belize | 120 km NE | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Cacongo | 36 km N | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Nzassi | 67 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Cabinda
- 1
Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car95 km north-west of Cabinda3 hr round tripKnown for Point E.
Also nearby: Loandjili.
- 2
Matadi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km east of Cabinda4 hr 30 min round trip - 3
Boma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car100 km east of Cabinda3 hr 10 min round trip - 4
Soyo, Angola
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south of Cabinda2 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Moanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car45 km south-east of Cabinda1 hr 40 min round trip - 6
Tshela, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-east of Cabinda3 hr 20 min round trip - 7
Buco Zau, Angola
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north-east of Cabinda3 hr round trip - 8
Belize, Angola
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-east of Cabinda3 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Cacongo, Angola
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car36 km north of Cabinda1 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Nzassi, Republic of the Congo
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north of Cabinda2 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Cabinda to Pointe-Noire
A realistic pace for Pointe-Noire, 95 km from Cabinda. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Cabinda
- 10:00Arrive in Pointe-Noire (1 hr 30 min drive)
- 10:15Point E
- 12:15Lunch
- 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Pointe-Noire
- 16:00Head back to Cabinda
- 17:30Home in Cabinda
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Cabinda?
- The best day trips from Cabinda are Pointe-Noire, Matadi, Boma, Soyo, Moanda. The closest is Cacongo, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Cabinda?
- Cacongo is the closest, 36 km north of Cabinda, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Cabinda?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Cabinda: Cacongo (40 min), Moanda (50 min).
- What is the biggest city near Cabinda for a day out?
- Pointe-Noire is the largest city in day-trip range, 95 km north-west of Cabinda and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Cabinda?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Matadi at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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