Kundalila Falls, National heritage site in Central Zambia.
Kundalila Falls is a waterfall on the Kaombe River in Zambia, where the river drops about 80 metres in multiple stages over the lip of the Muchinga escarpment near Kanona. At the foot of the falls lies a deep natural pool surrounded by wild flowers.
The name Kundalila comes from Bemba and means "crying dove". The falls lie on the Kaombe River where it drops from the Muchinga escarpment near Kanona; German sources place them about 13 km southeast of the town in Chitambo District. They are listed among Zambia's official natural monuments.
In Bemba, the local language, the name Kundalila means "crying dove", a reference to the sound of the falling water. The falls are listed as one of Zambia's official natural monuments, a status that recognises the site's value to the country.
The site is best visited during rainy seasons when water flow is stronger and more impressive. Paths around the falls can be slippery, so sturdy footwear helps you move safely around the area.
The name Kundalila means "crying dove" in Bemba, and the falls are listed as one of Zambia's official natural monuments. The Kaombe River drops roughly 70 to 80 metres in several stages over the lip of the Muchinga escarpment, and from the top there are views across the Luangwa Valley, part of the Albertine Rift.
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