The 6 Best Day Trips from Solwezi
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 6 good day trips from Solwezi, Zambia, led by Lubumbashi, Likasi, Kipushi. The closest is Manyama, about 1 hr 10 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 6 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Solwezi
- 1
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north-east of SolweziKnown for Cathédrale Saints-Pierre-et-Paul.
- 2
Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north of Solwezi - 3
Kipushi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-east of Solwezi - 4
Kambove, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Solwezi - 5
Manyama, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car61 km west of Solwezi - 6
Chisasa, Zambia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km west of Solwezi
A sample day: Solwezi to Lubumbashi
- 07:30Leave Solwezi
- 09:35Arrive in Lubumbashi (2 hr 5 min drive)
- 09:50Cathédrale Saints-Pierre-et-Paul
- 11:50Lunch
- 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Lubumbashi
- 15:35Head back to Solwezi
- 17:40Home in Solwezi
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Solwezi?
- The best day trips from Solwezi are Lubumbashi, Likasi, Kipushi, Kambove, Manyama. The closest is Manyama, about 1 hr 10 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Solwezi?
- Manyama is the closest, 61 km west of Solwezi, roughly 1 hr 10 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near Solwezi for a day out?
- Lubumbashi is the largest city in day-trip range, 131 km north-east of Solwezi and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Solwezi?
- For a weekend away from Solwezi, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Kambove (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Likasi (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Lubumbashi (131 km, 2 hr 5 min), Kipushi (104 km, 1 hr 40 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Solwezi?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kambove at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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