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| − | The Kaombe River in [[Zambia]] falls over the lip of the Muchinga escarpment and makes an exciting waterfall near the small town of Kanona in the [[Serenje District]].
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| − | The waterfall is called "Kundalila Falls" which means "crying dove" in the local [[Bemba language]].
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| − | * T2 junction to the falls (Kanona): -13.070171,30.63445
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| − | * Kundalila Falls: -13.15428,30.702484
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| − | Location directions: Drive the T2 "[[Great_North_Road,_Zambia|Great North Road]]" up to Kanona where you see a junction signposted "Kundalila Falls 14km - National Monument" (GPS above). Follow the gravel road. After 500m you will cross the [[TAZARA]] railway tracks and at the end of the road you will reach the falls.
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| − | From top of the falls you have a spectacular view over the [[Luangwa Valley]] which is part of the western branch of the [[Great Rift Valley]]. In multiple stages the Kaombe River drops some 80m from the escarpment. At the foot of the fall is an area of great scenic beauty: a natural pool surrounded by famous wild flowers. Bathing is allowed and a camping site is open.
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| − | Kundalila Falls belongs to the list of official Zambian Natural Monuments, see [[Monuments and Historic Sites of Zambia]].
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| − | == References and Web Links ==
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| − | * Zambia's waterfall Wonderland: http://www.zambiatourism.com/travel/places/waterfalls.htm
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| − | * World of Waterfalls: http://www.world-of-waterfalls.com/africa-kundalila-falls.html
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| − | * Bradt Travel Guides: http://www.zambia-travel-guide.com/bradt_guide.asp?bradt=665
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Latest revision as of 12:14, 2 May 2020
Has been moved to: http://blog.kr8.de/wiki-kundalila-falls/
