The 12 Best Day Trips from Mufulira
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 Mufulira, Zambia, led by Lubumbashi, Kitwe, Ndola. The closest is Mokambo, about 25 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Mufulira at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubumbashi | 129 km NW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Kitwe | 28 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Ndola | 63 km SE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Chingola | 39 km W | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Luanshya | 68 km S | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Chililabombwe | 50 km NW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Kalulushi | 36 km SW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Chambishi | 22 km SW | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Mokambo | 18 km NE | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Mapalo | 64 km SE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Mpongwe | 107 km S | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Ibenga | 93 km S | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Mufulira
- 1
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km north-west of Mufulira4 hr round tripKnown for Cathédrale Saints-Pierre-et-Paul.
Also nearby: Kipushi.
- 2
Kitwe, Zambia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km south of Mufulira1 hr 20 min round trip - 3
Ndola, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south-east of Mufulira2 hr 30 min round trip - 4
Chingola, Zambia
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km west of Mufulira1 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Luanshya, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south of Mufulira2 hr 40 min round trip - 6
Chililabombwe, Zambia
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car50 km north-west of Mufulira2 hr round trip - 7
Kalulushi, Zambia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car36 km south-west of Mufulira1 hr 20 min round trip - 8
Chambishi, Zambia
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km south-west of Mufulira1 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Mokambo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car18 km north-east of Mufulira50 min round trip - 10
Mapalo, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south-east of Mufulira2 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Mpongwe, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south of Mufulira3 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Ibenga, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south of Mufulira2 hr 50 min round trip
A sample day trip: Mufulira to Lubumbashi
A realistic pace for Lubumbashi, 129 km from Mufulira. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Mufulira
- 09:30Arrive in Lubumbashi (2 hr drive)
- 09:45Cathédrale Saints-Pierre-et-Paul
- 11:45Lunch
- 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Lubumbashi
- 15:30Head back to Mufulira
- 17:30Home in Mufulira
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Mufulira?
- The best day trips from Mufulira are Lubumbashi, Kitwe, Ndola, Chingola, Luanshya. The closest is Mokambo, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Mufulira?
- Mokambo is the closest, 18 km north-east of Mufulira, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Mufulira?
- 6 places are within about an hour's drive of Mufulira: Mokambo (25 min), Chambishi (35 min), Kitwe (40 min), Kalulushi (40 min), Chingola (45 min), Chililabombwe (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Mufulira for a day out?
- Lubumbashi is the largest city in day-trip range, 129 km north-west of Mufulira and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Mufulira?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Lubumbashi at 129 km, around 2 hr by car.
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