Mutumuna Falls, Waterfall system near Kasama, Zambia
Mutumuna Falls is a waterfall system near Kasama that cascades through a series of rocky tiers. The water drops down through multiple cascades, forming the upper section of the larger Chishimba Falls complex.
The waterfall system received a dam built by British administration in 1959 to supply power to surrounding regions. This infrastructure marked a major change in how the site functioned as a natural landscape.
The Bemba people consider Mutumuna Falls a sacred site where their spiritual leader makes offerings, maintaining traditional customs through generations.
The location lies northwest of Kasama along the road toward Mporokoso and requires a scenic drive from the city. Parking areas are available for visitors at the site.
The falls power a hydroelectric station that still operates today to supply electricity to the local region. Visitors can observe how natural water flow serves modern energy needs while the cascades continue their ancient course.
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