Copperbelt Province district, Zambia

Places to visit near Luanshya

Luanshya is a city in Copperbelt Province district, Zambia, home to about 113,365 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 111 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 parks. The must-see places are Dag Hammarskjold Memorial (27 km), Copperbelt Museum (39 km) and Lake Kashiba (77 km).

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

Luanshya at a glance

Location
Copperbelt Province district, Zambia
Population
about 113,365
Coordinates
13.1367° S, 28.4166° E
Places within 50 km
135 (2 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 Luanshya

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Luanshya: 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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Churches near Luanshya

180 churches within 100 km of Luanshya. The closest is Pentecostal Believers Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Luanshya

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Luanshya. The closest is Collier Monument (5 km); the best-known is Dag Hammarskjold Memorial (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Luanshya

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Luanshya. The closest is Samfya Beach Lake Bangweulu (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Luanshya

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

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Temples near Luanshya

4 temples within 100 km of Luanshya. The closest is Temple of the Annunciation of the Mother of God (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Luanshya

3 museums within 100 km of Luanshya. The closest is Copperbelt Museum (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Luanshya

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 199 km on the road.

  1. Start in Luanshya
  2. 39 km Copperbelt Museum · museum, Copperbelt Province
  3. 17 km Dag Hammarskjold Memorial · monument, Copperbelt Province
  4. 30 km Mwekera Falls · waterfall, Copperbelt Province
  5. 20 km St. Margaret UCZ · church, Copperbelt Province
  6. 35 km Milomfwe Falls · waterfall, Copperbelt Province
  7. 58 km Back to Luanshya

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    Within 15 km of Luanshya

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Luanshya by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches111180Pentecostal Believers Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1116Collier Monument (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Samfya Beach Lake Bangweulu (1 km)
    Parks16Cheswa Park (1 km)
    Other attractions05St. Catholic (52 km)
    Temples44Temple of the Annunciation of the Mother of God (1 km)
    Museums23Copperbelt Museum (39 km)
    Waterfalls12Mwekera Falls (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Local Zoo (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Black Mountain, Kitwe (50 km)

    Luanshya: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Luanshya?

    Dag Hammarskjold Memorial (monument, about 27 km), Copperbelt Museum (museum, about 39 km), Temple of the Annunciation of the Mother of God (temple, about 1 km), Pentecostal Believers Church (church, about 1 km), U.C.Z (church, about 1 km), Samfya Beach Lake Bangweulu (lake, about 1 km).

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

    135 places on Spotwander: 111 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 park, 4 temples.

    Which is the nearest church to Luanshya?

    Pentecostal Believers Church, about 1 km by road; U.C.Z (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Luanshya?

    Collier Monument, about 5 km by road; Luanshya Dambo (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Luanshya?

    Samfya Beach Lake Bangweulu, about 1 km by road; Hammarskjoeld Drive (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Luanshya?

    Start in Luanshya, visit Copperbelt Museum, then Dag Hammarskjold Memorial, then Mwekera Falls, then St. Margaret UCZ, then Milomfwe Falls, and drive back — about 199 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Luanshya?

    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 Luanshya

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