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The 6 Best Day Trips from Solwezi

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 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.

Day trips from Solwezi at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Lubumbashi	131 km NE	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Likasi	137 km N	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Kipushi	104 km NE	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Kambove	146 km N	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight
Manyama	61 km W	1 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Chisasa	97 km W	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip

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The best day trips from Solwezi

1
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north-east of Solwezi4 hr 10 min round trip
Known for Cathédrale Saints-Pierre-et-Paul.
2
Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north of Solwezi4 hr 20 min round trip
3
Kipushi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-east of Solwezi3 hr 20 min round trip
4
Kambove, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Solwezi4 hr 30 min round trip
5
Manyama, Zambia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km west of Solwezi2 hr 20 min round trip
6
Chisasa, Zambia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km west of Solwezi3 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Solwezi to Lubumbashi

A realistic pace for Lubumbashi, 131 km from Solwezi. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

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.
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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