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The 12 Best Day Trips from Moanda

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

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There are 12 good day trips from Moanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, led by Pointe-Noire, Cabinda, Matadi. The closest is Soyo, about 35 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Moanda at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Pointe-Noire140 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Cabinda45 km NW50 minHalf-day trip
Matadi121 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Boma76 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Soyo23 km S35 minHalf-day trip
Tshela122 km NE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Kenge143 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Buco Zau131 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Belize149 km N2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Tombôco144 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Cacongo81 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Nzassi111 km N1 hr 45 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Moanda

  1. 1

    Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north-west of Moanda4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Point E.

    Also nearby: Loandjili.

  2. 2

    Cabinda, Angola

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km north-west of Moanda1 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Matadi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km east of Moanda3 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Boma, Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km east of Moanda3 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Soyo, Angola

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km south of Moanda1 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Tshela, Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-east of Moanda3 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Kenge, Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km east of Moanda4 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Buco Zau, Angola

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north of Moanda4 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Belize, Angola

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north of Moanda4 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Tombôco, Angola

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south-east of Moanda4 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Cacongo, Angola

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north of Moanda2 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Nzassi, Republic of the Congo

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north of Moanda3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Moanda to Pointe-Noire

A realistic pace for Pointe-Noire, 140 km from Moanda. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Moanda
  2. 09:40Arrive in Pointe-Noire (2 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55Point E
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Pointe-Noire
  6. 15:40Head back to Moanda
  7. 17:50Home in Moanda

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Moanda?
The best day trips from Moanda are Pointe-Noire, Cabinda, Matadi, Boma, Soyo. The closest is Soyo, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Moanda?
Soyo is the closest, 23 km south of Moanda, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Moanda?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Moanda: Soyo (35 min), Cabinda (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Moanda for a day out?
Pointe-Noire is the largest city in day-trip range, 140 km north-west of Moanda and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Moanda?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Belize 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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