Day Trips from Lusaka

Name: Lusaka
Address: ZM

Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia, a green plateau city of about three million people at 1,280 m. It is a practical base for markets, wildlife nurseries and onward travel to national parks.

Top day trips

Handpicked excursions within easy reach.

65 km east of Lusaka

Chaminuka Nature Reserve

Private car or hired taxi from Lusaka, about 1 hour via Great East Road, K1,000-1,500 ($53-79) return; lodge shuttles by arrangement

Private game reserve with zebra, giraffe and antelope and guided drives.

Highlights: Game drives · Guided walks · Lodge lunch

45 km south

Kafue Town and Kafue River

Minibus from City Market bus station, K15-25 ($0.80-1.30), about 1 hour

River town on the Kafue with a bridge, fishing and views of the Kafue Flats.

Highlights: River views · Local market · Fishing

170 km south-east

Siavonga and Lake Kariba

Intercity bus from Lusaka Intercity Bus Terminal to Siavonga, K150-300 ($8-16); or private car about 3 hours

Lakeside resort town on Lake Kariba near the Kariba Dam wall, with boat trips and sunsets.

Highlights: Lake cruise · Kariba Dam wall · Sunset

Trips by distance

How far you can go in a day.

Getting there

Transport options for day trips.

Private: Private car with driver K1,000-2,000 ($53-105) per day.
Public: Minibuses and buses from City Market and the Intercity Bus Terminal.
Tours: Lodge-arranged excursions for Chaminuka.
Rental: Self-drive possible; main roads are paved.

Multi-day tours from Lusaka

If you have longer than a day, these are organised multi-day trips that start here.

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Day trip tips

Make the most of your excursions.

Tip

Leave early to avoid traffic.

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Carry cash for minibuses.