The 7 Best Day Trips from Kabwe
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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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.
Built from 7 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Kabwe
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Lusaka, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car108 km south of KabweKnown for alex.
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Luanshya, Zambia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Kabwe - 3
Kafue, Zambia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south of Kabwe - 4
Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car58 km north-east of Kabwe - 5
Chilanga Township, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km south of Kabwe - 6
Mkushi, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-east of Kabwe - 7
Mpongwe, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north of Kabwe
A sample day: Kabwe to Lusaka
- 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.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Kabwe?
- For a weekend away from Kabwe, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Kafue (150 km, 2 hr 20 min), Luanshya (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Mkushi (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Chilanga Township (126 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- 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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