The 14 Best Day Trips from Kadoma
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Kadoma, Zimbabwe, led by Harare, Chitungwiza, Epworth. The closest is Chegutu, about 40 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Kadoma at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 133 km NE | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Chitungwiza | 128 km E | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Epworth | 139 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Gweru | 125 km S | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Kwekwe | 67 km S | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Ruwa | 149 km E | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Chinhoyi | 112 km N | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Norton | 97 km NE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Chegutu | 33 km NE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Redcliff | 79 km S | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Gokwe | 105 km W | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Shurugwi | 149 km S | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Harare Western Suburbs | 115 km NE | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Chivhu | 128 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 Kadoma
- 1
Harare, Zimbabwe
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-east of Kadoma4 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Heroes Acre.
Also nearby: Mount Hampden.
- 2
Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car128 km east of Kadoma4 hr round trip - 3
Epworth, Zimbabwe
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km east of Kadoma4 hr 20 min round trip - 4
Gweru, Zimbabwe
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car125 km south of Kadoma3 hr 50 min round trip - 5
Kwekwe, Zimbabwe
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south of Kadoma2 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Ruwa, Zimbabwe
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km east of Kadoma4 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north of Kadoma3 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Norton, Zimbabwe
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north-east of Kadoma3 hr round trip - 9
Chegutu, Zimbabwe
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car33 km north-east of Kadoma1 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Redcliff, Zimbabwe
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south of Kadoma3 hr round trip - 11
Gokwe, Zimbabwe
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car105 km west of Kadoma3 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Shurugwi, Zimbabwe
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south of Kadoma4 hr 40 min round trip - 13
Harare Western Suburbs, Zimbabwe
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north-east of Kadoma3 hr 40 min round trip - 14
Chivhu, Zimbabwe
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car128 km south-east of Kadoma4 hr round trip
A sample day trip: Kadoma to Harare
A realistic pace for Harare, 133 km from Kadoma. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Kadoma
- 09:35Arrive in Harare (2 hr 5 min drive)
- 09:50Heroes Acre
- 11:50Lunch
- 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Harare
- 15:35Head back to Kadoma
- 17:40Home in Kadoma
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Kadoma?
- The best day trips from Kadoma are Harare, Chitungwiza, Epworth, Gweru, Kwekwe. The closest is Chegutu, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Kadoma?
- Chegutu is the closest, 33 km north-east of Kadoma, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Kadoma?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Kadoma: Chegutu (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Kadoma for a day out?
- Harare is the largest city in day-trip range, 133 km north-east of Kadoma and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Kadoma?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Shurugwi at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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