Places to visit near

Nchelenge

Nchelenge is a town in Luapula Province district, Zambia of about 23,693 people. Within 50 km by road there are 7 places to visit: 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 0 waterfalls and 3 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Isokwe Island, Kilwa Island and Mofwe Lagoon.

9.3451° S, 28.7340° EPop. 23,693

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Within 30 km4 places
Within 50 km7
Must-see5
Notable8
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Nchelenge

4 stops, one loop, back by 4:44 pm

209 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 Nchelenge
  2. Isokwe Islandisland · 1 hrs
  3. Mofwe Lagoonlake · 45 min
  4. Kilwa Islandisland · 1 hrs
  5. Lake Mwerulake · 45 min
  6. Back in Nchelenge
Today’s loopNchelengeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Nchelenge?

Isokwe Island (island, about 9 km), Kilwa Island (island, about 41 km), Mofwe Lagoon (lake, about 43 km), Lake Mweru (lake, about 44 km), Lake Mweru, Nchelenge (lake, about 1 km), St. Pauls Cathedral (church, about 6 km).

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

7 places on Spotwander: 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 church.

Which is the nearest lake to Nchelenge?

Lake Mweru, Nchelenge, about 1 km by road; Mofwe Lagoon (43 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Nchelenge?

Ntumbachushi Falls, about 76 km by road; Kundabwika Upper Falls (80 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Nchelenge?

Start in Nchelenge, visit Isokwe Island, then Mofwe Lagoon, then Kilwa Island, then Lake Mweru, and drive back — about 209 km by road in all.