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The 10 Best Day Trips from Mbanza-Ngungu

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 Mbanza-Ngungu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, led by Kinshasa, Brazzaville, Mbanza Kongo. The closest is Inkisi, 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 Mbanza-Ngungu at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Kinshasa115 km NE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Brazzaville120 km NE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Mbanza Kongo131 km SW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Inkisi26 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Kimpese58 km SW1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Kenge144 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Kasangulu82 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Maquela do Zombo93 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Cuímba99 km S1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Kinkala101 km N1 hr 35 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Mbanza-Ngungu

  1. 1

    Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north-east of Mbanza-Ngungu3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Jardin zoologique de Kinshasa.

    Also nearby: Masina.

  2. 2

    Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-east of Mbanza-Ngungu3 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Mbanza Kongo, Angola

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-west of Mbanza-Ngungu4 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Inkisi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north-east of Mbanza-Ngungu1 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Kimpese, Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km south-west of Mbanza-Ngungu2 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Kenge, Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south-west of Mbanza-Ngungu4 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Kasangulu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km north-east of Mbanza-Ngungu2 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Maquela do Zombo, Angola

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south of Mbanza-Ngungu2 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Cuímba, Angola

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south of Mbanza-Ngungu3 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Kinkala, Republic of the Congo

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km north of Mbanza-Ngungu3 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Mbanza-Ngungu to Kinshasa

A realistic pace for Kinshasa, 115 km from Mbanza-Ngungu. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Mbanza-Ngungu
  2. 09:20Arrive in Kinshasa (1 hr 50 min drive)
  3. 09:35Jardin zoologique de Kinshasa
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kinshasa
  6. 15:20Head back to Mbanza-Ngungu
  7. 17:10Home in Mbanza-Ngungu

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Mbanza-Ngungu?
The best day trips from Mbanza-Ngungu are Kinshasa, Brazzaville, Mbanza Kongo, Inkisi, Kimpese. The closest is Inkisi, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Mbanza-Ngungu?
Inkisi is the closest, 26 km north-east of Mbanza-Ngungu, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Mbanza-Ngungu?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Mbanza-Ngungu: Inkisi (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Mbanza-Ngungu for a day out?
Kinshasa is the largest city in day-trip range, 115 km north-east of Mbanza-Ngungu and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Mbanza-Ngungu?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kenge at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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