Kundalila Falls

Kundalila Falls is a waterfall on the Kaombe River in Zambia. It falls over the lip of the Muchinga escarpment and makes a waterfall near the small town of Kanona in the Serenje District. The name 'Kundalila Falls' means "crying dove" in the local Bemba language.

From top of the falls there are views over the Luangwa Valley which is part of the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift. In multiple stages the Kaombe River drops approximately 80m from the escarpment. At the foot of the fall is a natural pool surrounded by wild flowers. Bathing is allowed and a camping site is open.

Kundalila Falls is one of the official Zambian Natural Monuments.

Location

GPS coordinates:

• Turning off the T2 at (Kanona): 13.070171°S 30.63445°E / -13.070171; 30.63445
• Kundalila Falls: 13.15428°S 30.702484°E / -13.15428; 30.702484

Directions:

• On the T2 "Great North Road" is Kanona, where there is a junction signposted "Kundalila Falls 14km - National Monument" (GPS above). After 500m the gravel road crosses the TAZARA railway tracks and the falls are at the end of the road.

References and Web Links

• Zambia's waterfall Wonderland: http://www.zambiatourism.com/travel/places/waterfalls.htm
• World of Waterfalls: http://www.world-of-waterfalls.com/africa-kundalila-falls.html
• Bradt Travel Guides: http://www.zambia-travel-guide.com/bradt_guide.asp?bradt=665