Places to visit near

Mkushi

Mkushi is a town in Central Province district, Zambia of about 12,306 people. Within 50 km by road there are 12 places to visit: 4 forts & heritage, 5 churches and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see place is Mount Mumpu.

13.6202° S, 29.3939° EPop. 12,306

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Within 30 km3 places
Within 50 km12
Must-see1
Notable2
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Mkushi

3 stops, one loop, back by 2:14 pm

99 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Mkushi
  2. Changwena Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mount Mumpuviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Fort Elwesfort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Back in Mkushi
Today’s loopMkushiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mkushi?

United Church of Zambia (church, about 1 km), Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (church, about 1 km), Bread of Life Church International- Mkushi (church, about 1 km), Mount Mumpu (viewpoint, about 48 km), Changwena Falls (waterfall, about 40 km), Fort Elwes (fort, about 43 km).

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

12 places on Spotwander: 4 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 1 lake, 1 viewpoint, 1 waterfall.

Which is the nearest fort to Mkushi?

Mkushi Stream, about 32 km by road; Fort Elwes (43 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Mkushi?

United Church of Zambia, about 1 km by road; Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mkushi?

Start in Mkushi, visit Changwena Falls, then Mount Mumpu, then Fort Elwes, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.