Western Province district, Zambia

Places to visit near Limulunga

Limulunga is a town in Western Province district, Zambia, home to about 7,461 people. Within 50 km by road there are 23 places to visit — 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches and 3 rivers, islands & mangroves. The closest is Makapaela Lake (13 km).

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Limulunga, Zambia
Limulunga, Western Province district, Zambia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Limulunga at a glance

Location
Western Province district, Zambia
Population
about 7,461
Coordinates
15.0969° S, 23.1376° E
Places within 50 km
23
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Limulunga

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Limulunga: 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 Limulunga, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Limulunga

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Limulunga. The closest is Makapaela Lake (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Limulunga

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Limulunga. The closest is Kasima Plain (20 km); the best-known is Barotse Floodplain (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Limulunga

11 churches within 100 km of Limulunga. The closest is St Francis Catholic Church Malengwa (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Limulunga

5 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Limulunga. The closest is Nebungu Island (32 km). Best time: september to february.

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How to reach Limulunga

    All places near Limulunga by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type

    Places near Limulunga by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs30Makapaela Lake (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Kasima Plain (20 km)
    Churches11St Francis Catholic Church Malengwa (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves5Nebungu Island (32 km)
    Forts & heritage1Makombili (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1Sausage Tree (78 km)

    Limulunga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Limulunga?

    Barotse Floodplain (nature spot, about 36 km), Makapaela Lake (lake, about 13 km), St Francis Catholic Church Malengwa (church, about 18 km), Mongu Main Sda Church (church, about 20 km), Kasima Plain (nature spot, about 20 km), St. Agatha Catholic Church (church, about 22 km).

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

    23 places on Spotwander: 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest lake to Limulunga?

    Makapaela Lake, about 13 km by road; Lake Siwa (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Limulunga?

    Kasima Plain, about 20 km by road; Barotse Floodplain (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Limulunga?

    St Francis Catholic Church Malengwa, about 18 km by road; Mongu Main Sda Church (20 km) is next.

    What is the best time to visit places near Limulunga?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Limulunga

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