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The 7 Best Day Trips from Kabwe

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 7 good day trips from Kabwe, Zambia, led by Lusaka, Luanshya, Kafue. The closest is Kapiri Mposhi, about 1 hr 5 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Kabwe at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Lusaka	108 km S	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Luanshya	146 km N	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight
Kafue	150 km S	2 hr 20 min	Long day or overnight
Kapiri Mposhi	58 km NE	1 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Chilanga Township	126 km S	2 hr	Full-day trip
Mkushi	137 km NE	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Mpongwe	109 km N	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip

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

The best day trips from Kabwe

1
Lusaka, Zambia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km south of Kabwe3 hr 20 min round trip
Known for alex.
Also nearby: Chunga, Namalombwe, Madido, Chongwe, Chisankane, Lusaka West, Ntandabale, Palabana.
2
Luanshya, Zambia
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Kabwe4 hr 30 min round trip
3
Kafue, Zambia
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south of Kabwe4 hr 40 min round trip
4
Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km north-east of Kabwe2 hr 10 min round trip
5
Chilanga Township, Zambia
Full-day trip
About 2 hr by car126 km south of Kabwe4 hr round trip
6
Mkushi, Zambia
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-east of Kabwe4 hr 20 min round trip
7
Mpongwe, Zambia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north of Kabwe3 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Kabwe to Lusaka

A realistic pace for Lusaka, 108 km from Kabwe. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Kabwe
09:10Arrive in Lusaka (1 hr 40 min drive)
09:25alex
11:25Lunch
12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Lusaka
15:10Head back to Kabwe
16:50Home in Kabwe

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Kabwe?: The best day trips from Kabwe are Lusaka, Luanshya, Kafue, Kapiri Mposhi, Chilanga Township. The closest is Kapiri Mposhi, about 1 hr 5 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Kabwe?: Kapiri Mposhi is the closest, 58 km north-east of Kabwe, roughly 1 hr 5 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Kabwe for a day out?: Lusaka is the largest city in day-trip range, 108 km south of Kabwe 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 Kabwe?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kafue at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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