The 12 Best Day Trips from Chililabombwe
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 12 good day trips from Chililabombwe, Zambia, led by Lubumbashi, Kitwe, Ndola. The closest is Chingola, about 30 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Chililabombwe at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubumbashi | 87 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Kitwe | 65 km SE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Ndola | 110 km SE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Chingola | 19 km S | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Luanshya | 107 km SE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Mufulira | 50 km SE | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Kalulushi | 61 km SE | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Chambishi | 39 km SE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Mokambo | 57 km E | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Mapalo | 112 km SE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Mpongwe | 132 km S | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Ibenga | 130 km SE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Chililabombwe
- 1
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-west of Chililabombwe2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Cathédrale Saints-Pierre-et-Paul.
Also nearby: Kipushi.
- 2
Kitwe, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car65 km south-east of Chililabombwe2 hr 30 min round trip - 3
Ndola, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south-east of Chililabombwe3 hr 30 min round trip - 4
Chingola, Zambia
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car19 km south of Chililabombwe1 hr round trip - 5
Luanshya, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-east of Chililabombwe3 hr 20 min round trip - 6
Mufulira, Zambia
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car50 km south-east of Chililabombwe2 hr round trip - 7
Kalulushi, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south-east of Chililabombwe2 hr 20 min round trip - 8
Chambishi, Zambia
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km south-east of Chililabombwe1 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Mokambo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car57 km east of Chililabombwe2 hr 10 min round trip - 10
Mapalo, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Chililabombwe3 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Mpongwe, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south of Chililabombwe4 hr 10 min round trip - 12
Ibenga, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km south-east of Chililabombwe4 hr round trip
A sample day trip: Chililabombwe to Lubumbashi
A realistic pace for Lubumbashi, 87 km from Chililabombwe. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Chililabombwe
- 09:50Arrive in Lubumbashi (1 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05Cathédrale Saints-Pierre-et-Paul
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Lubumbashi
- 15:50Head back to Chililabombwe
- 17:10Home in Chililabombwe
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Chililabombwe?
- The best day trips from Chililabombwe are Lubumbashi, Kitwe, Ndola, Chingola, Luanshya. The closest is Chingola, about 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Chililabombwe?
- Chingola is the closest, 19 km south of Chililabombwe, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Chililabombwe?
- 3 places are within about an hour's drive of Chililabombwe: Chingola (30 min), Chambishi (45 min), Mufulira (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Chililabombwe for a day out?
- Lubumbashi is the largest city in day-trip range, 87 km north-west of Chililabombwe and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Chililabombwe?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Mpongwe at 132 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.
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