The 10 Best Day Trips from Kipushi

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

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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.

Built from 10 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Kipushi

  1. 1

    Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km north-east of Kipushi

    Known for Cathédrale Saints-Pierre-et-Paul.

  2. 2

    Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-west of Kipushi
  3. 3

    Solwezi, Zambia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south-west of Kipushi
  4. 4

    Chingola, Zambia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south-east of Kipushi
  5. 5

    Mufulira, Zambia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south-east of Kipushi
  6. 6

    Chililabombwe, Zambia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south-east of Kipushi
  7. 7

    Kambove, Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-west of Kipushi
  8. 8

    Kansanshi, Zambia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-west of Kipushi
  9. 9

    Chambishi, Zambia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km south-east of Kipushi
  10. 10

    Mokambo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km south-east of Kipushi

A sample day: Kipushi to Lubumbashi

  1. 08:30Leave Kipushi
  2. 09:10Arrive in Lubumbashi (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Cathédrale Saints-Pierre-et-Paul
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Lubumbashi
  6. 15:10Head back to Kipushi
  7. 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).
Where can I go for a weekend from Kipushi?
For a weekend away from Kipushi, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Mokambo (140 km, 2 hr 10 min), Mufulira (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Chambishi (130 km, 2 hr), Kambove (122 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
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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