The 10 Best Day Trips from Kipushi
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 10 good day trips from Kipushi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, led by Lubumbashi, Likasi, Solwezi. The closest is Lubumbashi, 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 Kipushi at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubumbashi | 27 km NE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Likasi | 103 km NW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Solwezi | 104 km SW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Chingola | 110 km SE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Mufulira | 139 km SE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Chililabombwe | 91 km SE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Kambove | 122 km NW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Kansanshi | 97 km SW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Chambishi | 130 km SE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Mokambo | 140 km SE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Kipushi
- 1
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km north-east of Kipushi1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Cathédrale Saints-Pierre-et-Paul.
- 2
Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-west of Kipushi3 hr 10 min round trip - 3
Solwezi, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south-west of Kipushi3 hr 20 min round trip - 4
Chingola, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south-east of Kipushi3 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Mufulira, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south-east of Kipushi4 hr 20 min round trip - 6
Chililabombwe, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south-east of Kipushi2 hr 50 min round trip - 7
Kambove, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-west of Kipushi3 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Kansanshi, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-west of Kipushi3 hr round trip - 9
Chambishi, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km south-east of Kipushi4 hr round trip - 10
Mokambo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car140 km south-east of Kipushi4 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Kipushi to Lubumbashi
A realistic pace for Lubumbashi, 27 km from Kipushi. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Kipushi
- 09:10Arrive in Lubumbashi (40 min drive)
- 09:25Cathédrale Saints-Pierre-et-Paul
- 11:25Lunch
- 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Lubumbashi
- 15:10Head back to Kipushi
- 15:50Home in Kipushi
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Kipushi?
- The best day trips from Kipushi are Lubumbashi, Likasi, Solwezi, Chingola, Mufulira. The closest is Lubumbashi, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Kipushi?
- Lubumbashi is the closest, 27 km north-east of Kipushi, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Kipushi?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Kipushi: Lubumbashi (40 min).
- How far is too far for a day trip from Kipushi?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Mokambo at 140 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.
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