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The 6 Best Day Trips from Likasi

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 6 good day trips from Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, led by Lubumbashi, Kolwezi, Solwezi. The closest is Kambove, about 30 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 Likasi at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Lubumbashi	110 km SE	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Kolwezi	142 km W	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight
Solwezi	137 km S	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Kambove	20 km NW	30 min	Half-day trip
Fungurume	61 km NW	1 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Kansanshi	128 km S	2 hr	Full-day trip

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The best day trips from Likasi

1
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south-east of Likasi3 hr 30 min round trip
Known for Cathédrale Saints-Pierre-et-Paul.
Also nearby: Kipushi.
2
Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km west of Likasi4 hr 30 min round trip
3
Solwezi, Zambia
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south of Likasi4 hr 20 min round trip
4
Kambove, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Half-day trip
About 30 min by car20 km north-west of Likasi1 hr round trip
5
Fungurume, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km north-west of Likasi2 hr 20 min round trip
6
Kansanshi, Zambia
Full-day trip
About 2 hr by car128 km south of Likasi4 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Likasi to Lubumbashi

A realistic pace for Lubumbashi, 110 km from Likasi. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Likasi
09:15Arrive in Lubumbashi (1 hr 45 min drive)
09:30Cathédrale Saints-Pierre-et-Paul
11:30Lunch
12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Lubumbashi
15:15Head back to Likasi
17:00Home in Likasi

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Likasi?: The best day trips from Likasi are Lubumbashi, Kolwezi, Solwezi, Kambove, Fungurume. The closest is Kambove, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Likasi?: Kambove is the closest, 20 km north-west of Likasi, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Likasi?: One place is within about an hour's drive of Likasi: Kambove (30 min).
What is the biggest city near Likasi for a day out?: Lubumbashi is the largest city in day-trip range, 110 km south-east of Likasi and about 1 hr 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Likasi?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kolwezi at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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