Places to visit near

Mwense

Mwense is a town in Luapula Province district, Zambia of about 4,378 people. Within 50 km by road there are 19 places to visit: 9 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 waterfalls. The closest is Kashiba.

10.3845° S, 28.6980° EPop. 4,378

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Within 30 km13 places
Within 50 km19
Must-see0
Notable8
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Mwense

4 stops, one loop, back by 6:00 pm

220 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 Mwense
  2. Johnston Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mambilima Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Musonda Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Lake Chitolwelake · 45 min
  6. Back in Mwense
Today’s loopMwenseStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mwense?

Johnston Falls (waterfall, about 23 km), Kashiba (heritage site, about 1 km), SDA Church (church, about 1 km), CMML Brethren Church (church, about 1 km), Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall (church, about 1 km).

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

19 places on Spotwander: 9 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 waterfalls, 4 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Mwense?

SDA Church, about 1 km by road; CMML Brethren Church (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Mwense?

Lac Mukushi, about 49 km by road; Kaombe Lagoon (49 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mwense?

Start in Mwense, visit Johnston Falls, then Mambilima Falls, then Musonda Falls, then Lake Chitolwe, and drive back — about 220 km by road in all.