Mumbwa Caves

Mumbwa Caves is a cave system with three distinct chambers situated on a granite and quartzite plateau at elevation. The cave extends several meters deep and contains archaeological layers from different time periods stacked on top of each other.

The caves show evidence of human occupation spanning from the Middle Pleistocene period through to the Late Holocene. This long sequence demonstrates that people returned to this site repeatedly over thousands of years.

The caves contain stone tools, ochre fragments, and bone remnants scattered through different layers that reveal how early people lived and worked. These items tell the story of daily survival and adaptation in this place.

To visit the caves, you need to arrange access through the National Heritage Conservation Commission of Zambia. An authorized guide is required and will ensure safe navigation through the site.

Excavations here uncovered more than 62,000 stone artifacts that were sorted by their age and period. This large collection of objects makes this location one of the most significant sites for understanding early human history.

GPS coordinates: -15.03667,26.60806

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:02