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Kundalila Falls

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97:,a nomenclature steeped in local lore and history. Legend has it that white prospectors, in the bygone days, hunted the now-extinct doves that once inhabited this region, seeking their gizzards. It was believed that these doves might have ingested specks of gold dust while foraging for worms or other ground-based sustenance. This belief led to the association of the falls with crying doves, and hence its evocative name. 20: 53:
a single cascade as they reach their base. Kundalila Falls holds a prestigious status as a national heritage site under the purview of the National Heritage and Conservation Commission (NHCC). This designation was officially conferred upon the falls in the year 1964, underscoring its historical and ecological significance within Zambia.
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in a series of stages, collectively forming a mesmerizing drop of approximately 30 meters. The falls exhibit a distinctive morphology, initially resembling rivulets of rocky cascades at their zenith, converging into a double-barreled descent in their middle section, before ultimately coalescing into
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Kundalila Falls boasts a distinctive charm during and after the rainy season when the volume of water in the Kaombe River swells to remarkable levels. During this period, a captivating curtain of water, believed to be between 50 and 60 meters high, is created as the water cascades into a gorge. The
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To reach Kundalila Falls, travelers can drive to the small settlement of Kanona, where a well-marked track, signposted as 'Kundalila Falls National Monument,' branches off from the main road. Kanona is conveniently located on the Great North Road, approximately 65 kilometers beyond the Serenje
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turn-off, 23 kilometers east of the Chinese Road (the turning to Mansa), and 180 kilometers southwest of Mpika. The track is approximately 14 kilometers long, and en route, visitors will cross a railway and pass a '
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spectacle is heightened by the presence of a rainbow, forming a visual and auditory treat as the falling water emits a soothing sound audible from a distance.
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Central Province
Serenje District
Kaombe River
Muchinga Escarpment
Bemba language
Northern Zambia
dove
crying
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah
"Kundalila Falls In Zambia"
"Kundalila Falls"
"THE KUNDALILA FALLS"


"Kundalila: The unmarketed tourism marvel – Zambia Daily Mail"
"Kundalila Falls"
"Kundalila Falls - Rivuleted Waterfall Escarpment Lands"
"Kundalila Falls - Zambia Travel Guide"
Categories
Waterfalls of Zambia
Geography of Central Province, Zambia
Tourist attractions in Central Province, Zambia

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