Copperbelt Province district, Zambia

Places to visit near Kitwe

Kitwe is a city in Copperbelt Province district, Zambia, home to about 400,914 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 108 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 5 parks and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Dag Hammarskjold Memorial (48 km), Copperbelt Museum (64 km) and Lake Kashiba (97 km).

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Kitwe, Zambia
Kitwe, Copperbelt Province district, Zambia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kitwe at a glance

Location
Copperbelt Province district, Zambia
Population
about 400,914
Coordinates
12.8024° S, 28.2132° E
Places within 50 km
132 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Kitwe

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kitwe: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Kitwe, by type

Churches near Kitwe

205 churches within 100 km of Kitwe. The closest is Freedom Park SDA Church (1 km); the best-known is St. Margaret UCZ (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kitwe

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kitwe. The closest is Lazaravic’s Dam (5 km); the best-known is Dag Hammarskjold Memorial (48 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Kitwe

6 parks within 100 km of Kitwe. The closest is Freedom Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kitwe

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kitwe. The closest is Mindolo Dam (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Temples near Kitwe

4 temples within 100 km of Kitwe. The closest is Temple of the Annunciation of the Mother of God (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Kitwe

3 museums within 100 km of Kitwe. The closest is Kalalushi Coreshed (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kitwe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 171 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kitwe
  2. 2 km St. Margaret UCZ · church, Copperbelt Province
  3. 29 km Chembe Bird Sanctuary · sanctuary, Copperbelt Province
  4. 21 km Milomfwe Falls · waterfall, Copperbelt Province
  5. 69 km Dag Hammarskjold Memorial · monument, Copperbelt Province
  6. 30 km Mwekera Falls · waterfall, Copperbelt Province
  7. 20 km Back to Kitwe

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How to reach Kitwe

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    Within 15 km of Kitwe

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kitwe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches108205Freedom Park SDA Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage821Lazaravic’s Dam (5 km)
    Other attractions47St. Catholic (2 km)
    Parks56Freedom Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Mindolo Dam (9 km)
    Temples04Temple of the Annunciation of the Mother of God (54 km)
    Museums13Kalalushi Coreshed (18 km)
    Waterfalls22Mwekera Falls (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Chembe Bird Sanctuary (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Black Mountain, Kitwe (4 km)

    Kitwe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kitwe?

    St. Margaret UCZ (church, about 2 km), Mwekera Falls (waterfall, about 20 km), Freedom Park SDA Church (church, about 1 km), Freedom Park (park, about 1 km), Maranatha Church (church, about 1 km), King's Garden Church (garden, about 1 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 108 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 4 other attractions, 5 parks, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest church to Kitwe?

    Freedom Park SDA Church, about 1 km by road; Maranatha Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kitwe?

    Lazaravic’s Dam, about 5 km by road; Memorial to Kafironda Explosives Accident (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Kitwe?

    Freedom Park, about 1 km by road; Zee-Bwalya Barber Shop (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kitwe?

    Start in Kitwe, visit St. Margaret UCZ, then Chembe Bird Sanctuary, then Milomfwe Falls, then Dag Hammarskjold Memorial, then Mwekera Falls, and drive back — about 171 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kitwe?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Kitwe

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