Kwilu district, DR Congo

Places to visit near Kikwit

Kikwit is a city in Kwilu district, DR Congo, home to about 186,991 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit — 0 forts & heritage and 13 churches. The closest is Pungu (ECC 35e CUEBC) (1 km).

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Kikwit, DR Congo
Kikwit, Kwilu district, DR Congo. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kikwit at a glance

Location
Kwilu district, DR Congo
Population
about 186,991
Coordinates
5.0410° S, 18.8162° E
Places within 50 km
34
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Kikwit

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Forts & heritage near Kikwit

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kikwit. The closest is Limite Kingwaya-Kazamba (61 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Kikwit

14 churches within 100 km of Kikwit. The closest is Pungu (ECC 35e CUEBC) (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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How to reach Kikwit

    All places near Kikwit by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kikwit by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions2050ENA RDC OUEST COMMUNAUTÉ BONGISA (parcelle) (1 km)
    Forts & heritage021Limite Kingwaya-Kazamba (61 km)
    Churches1314Pungu (ECC 35e CUEBC) (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lac Dana (49 km)
    Waterfalls01Chutes Renten (88 km)

    Kikwit: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kikwit?

    Terrain D'assemblée des Témoins de Jéhovah (attraction, about 5 km), Pungu (ECC 35e CUEBC) (church, about 1 km), Cathedrale, Saint François Xavier (church, about 1 km), ENA RDC OUEST COMMUNAUTÉ BONGISA (parcelle) (attraction, about 1 km), Église Kimbangu (church, about 1 km), La Bonne Semence (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kikwit?

    34 places on Spotwander: 20 other attractions, 13 churches, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kikwit?

    Limite Kingwaya-Kazamba, about 61 km by road; Limite Kingwaya-Kimwimba-Ferme (61 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kikwit?

    Pungu (ECC 35e CUEBC), about 1 km by road; Cathedrale, Saint François Xavier (1 km) is next.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kikwit?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Kikwit

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kikwit’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kikwit on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.