The 14 Best Day Trips from Kadoma

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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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.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Kadoma

  1. 1

    Harare, Zimbabwe

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-east of Kadoma

    Known for Heroes Acre.

  2. 2

    Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km east of Kadoma
  3. 3

    Epworth, Zimbabwe

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km east of Kadoma
  4. 4

    Gweru, Zimbabwe

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km south of Kadoma
  5. 5

    Kwekwe, Zimbabwe

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south of Kadoma
  6. 6

    Ruwa, Zimbabwe

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km east of Kadoma
  7. 7

    Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north of Kadoma
  8. 8

    Norton, Zimbabwe

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north-east of Kadoma
  9. 9

    Chegutu, Zimbabwe

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km north-east of Kadoma
  10. 10

    Redcliff, Zimbabwe

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south of Kadoma
  11. 11

    Gokwe, Zimbabwe

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km west of Kadoma
  12. 12

    Shurugwi, Zimbabwe

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south of Kadoma
  13. 13

    Harare Western Suburbs, Zimbabwe

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north-east of Kadoma
  14. 14

    Chivhu, Zimbabwe

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km south-east of Kadoma

A sample day: Kadoma to Harare

  1. 07:30Leave Kadoma
  2. 09:35Arrive in Harare (2 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50Heroes Acre
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Harare
  6. 15:35Head back to Kadoma
  7. 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.
Where can I go for a weekend from Kadoma?
For a weekend away from Kadoma, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Shurugwi (149 km, 2 hr 20 min), Ruwa (149 km, 2 hr 20 min), Epworth (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Harare (133 km, 2 hr 5 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
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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