Day trip from Kafue to Lusaka
Lusaka lies 42 km (26 mi) north of Kafue, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 42 km (26 mi) apart, Lusaka is a realistic day trip from Kafue: about 41 min each way by road.
| Kafue | Lusaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Zambia |
| Population | 104,174 | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 996 m (3,268 ft) | 1,277 m (4,190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Lusaka
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Staying in Lusaka
Our booking partner lists 341 places to stay in Lusaka. Of the 211 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (129), and 11 are five-star. Across 36 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 11,803 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Lusaka
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Common questions
How far is Lusaka from Kafue?
42 km (26 mi) in a straight line, north of Kafue; by road roughly 51 km (32 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kafue to Lusaka by road?
About 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kafue and Lusaka?
No, both are on Africa/Lusaka at the moment.
Where can I stay in Lusaka?
Our booking partner lists 341 places to stay in Lusaka, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.