Chisimba Falls
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The Luombe River 7.2 km from Chilubula Mission in Kasama District
Kasama District
Kasama District is a central district of Northern Province, Zambia. It surrounds the provincial capital of Kasama town. As of the 2000 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 170,929 people.-References:...

 makes a beautiful water fall called: Chishimba Falls (older: Chisimba Falls). The Luome river joins the Lukulu River shortly after the falls.

Location directions: Drive from Kasama center on the M3 westbound for about 24km, then take the junction to the D20 road. After 11km on the D20 follow the sign "Chishimba Falls 700m - National Monument" to the left. A hydro-electric power plant (owned by ZESCO) is located above the falls.

GPS:
  • M3/D20 junction: -10.165617,31.001737
  • Turn left from D20: -10.103037,30.928463
  • Chishimba Falls parking lot: -10,10827500,30,91742900


Over a distance of 300m there are three successive falls:
  • Upper fall: Mutumuna Falls
    Mutumuna Falls
    Mutumuna Falls is a wide waterfall in Zambia. It is approximately 20 meters in height.- Location and significance :It is above the Chishimba Falls and the spirit of Mutumuna is believed to reside there. The High Priest of Mutumuna makes regular offerings at the falls...

     has a drop of 20m
  • Middle fall: Kayela Rapids
  • Lower fall: Main Fall, also called the Chishimba Fall with a drop of 30m

Here you can enjoy the scenic beauty of the riparian forest.

The Chishimba Fall belongs to the Monuments and Historic Sites of Zambia
Monuments and Historic Sites of Zambia
This page gives lists of the National Monuments and other historic sites of Zambia, with a one- or two-line description providing links to details given on other pages.- National Heritage Conservation Commission :...

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