What day trips can I take from Selebi-Phikwe?

Good day trips from Selebi-Phikwe (roughly under 100 miles) include Francistown — close enough to visit and return in a day.

Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Selebi-Phikwe?

For an overnight or weekend trip from Selebi-Phikwe, consider Bulawayo, Louis Trichardt, Polokwane, Mokopane — far enough to feel like a change of scene but still an easy hop.

How do I get from Selebi-Phikwe to nearby cities?

Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.

Cities Near Selebi-Phikwe

Cities near Selebi-Phikwe, BW: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Francistown, Bulawayo, Louis Trichardt. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Selebi-Phikwe, BW is Francistown, about 60 mi (96 km) away — roughly 1 hr 47 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

City	Distance	Drive	Flight	Best for
Francistown	60 mi / 96 km	1 hr 47 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Bulawayo	135 mi / 217 km	3 hr 8 min	Drive/rail	Weekend getaway
Louis Trichardt	151 mi / 242 km	3 hr 30 min	Drive/rail	Weekend getaway
Polokwane	169 mi / 271 km	3 hr 55 min	49 min	Weekend getaway
Mokopane	170 mi / 274 km	3 hr 57 min	49 min	Weekend getaway
Warmbaths	203 mi / 326 km	4 hr 25 min	52 min	Short break
Gweru	216 mi / 348 km	4 hr 43 min	54 min	Short break
Gaborone	222 mi / 357 km	4 hr 50 min	54 min	Short break
Molepolole	224 mi / 361 km	4 hr 54 min	55 min	Short break
Masvingo	234 mi / 376 km	5 hr 6 min	56 min	Short break

Day trips from Selebi-Phikwe

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Francistown. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Selebi-Phikwe

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Bulawayo, Louis Trichardt, Polokwane, Mokopane. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Selebi-Phikwe include Francistown, Bulawayo, Louis Trichardt, Polokwane, Mokopane. The closest is Francistown, about 60 miles (96 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

Cities Near Selebi-Phikwe

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