Kalambo Falls

Zambia


At 221m in height Kalambo Falls is twice as high as Victoria Falls, and the second-highest single-drop waterfall in Africa (the highest being Tugela Falls in South Africa). From spectacular viewpoints near the top of the falls, you can see the Kalambo River plummeting off a steep V-shaped cliff cut into the Rift Valley escarpment down into a deep valley, which then winds towards Lake Tanganyika.

There is a campsite here, with stunning views out over the Great Rift Valley. Facilities are basic, with only a long-drop toilet available, but there is a caretaker.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Zambia attractions

1. Moto Moto Museum

14.7 MILES

This museum in a 1970s modernist building is well worth a visit if you’re in the area. It has a large and diverse collection, much of which details the…