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The 12 Best Day Trips from Chingola

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 Chingola, Zambia, led by Lubumbashi, Kitwe, Ndola. The closest is Chililabombwe, about 30 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Chingola at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Lubumbashi106 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Kitwe47 km SE55 minHalf-day trip
Ndola95 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Luanshya89 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Mufulira39 km E45 minHalf-day trip
Chililabombwe19 km N30 minHalf-day trip
Kalulushi42 km SE50 minHalf-day trip
Chambishi22 km SE35 minHalf-day trip
Mokambo52 km E1 hrHalf-day trip
Mapalo97 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Mpongwe113 km S1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Ibenga111 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Chingola

  1. 1

    Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north-west of Chingola3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Cathédrale Saints-Pierre-et-Paul.

    Also nearby: Kipushi.

  2. 2

    Kitwe, Zambia

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km south-east of Chingola1 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Ndola, Zambia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south-east of Chingola3 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Luanshya, Zambia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km south-east of Chingola2 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Mufulira, Zambia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km east of Chingola1 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Chililabombwe, Zambia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km north of Chingola1 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Kalulushi, Zambia

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km south-east of Chingola1 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Chambishi, Zambia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km south-east of Chingola1 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Mokambo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km east of Chingola2 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Mapalo, Zambia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-east of Chingola3 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Mpongwe, Zambia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south of Chingola3 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Ibenga, Zambia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km south-east of Chingola3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Chingola to Lubumbashi

A realistic pace for Lubumbashi, 106 km from Chingola. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Chingola
  2. 09:10Arrive in Lubumbashi (1 hr 40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Cathédrale Saints-Pierre-et-Paul
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Lubumbashi
  6. 15:10Head back to Chingola
  7. 16:50Home in Chingola

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Chingola?
The best day trips from Chingola are Lubumbashi, Kitwe, Ndola, Luanshya, Mufulira. The closest is Chililabombwe, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Chingola?
Chililabombwe is the closest, 19 km north of Chingola, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Chingola?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Chingola: Chililabombwe (30 min), Chambishi (35 min), Mufulira (45 min), Kalulushi (50 min), Kitwe (55 min), Mokambo (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Chingola for a day out?
Lubumbashi is the largest city in day-trip range, 106 km north-west of Chingola and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Chingola?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Mpongwe at 113 km, around 1 hr 45 min by car.

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