The wide curtain
Water falling across a great width.
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Lumangwe Falls on the Kalungwishi River in northern Zambia is the largest waterfall wholly within the country, 30 to 40 m high and 100 to 160 m wide. The depth of water going over the edge is similar to Victoria Falls, and photographs of the two are frequently mistaken for each other. It is a block-type waterfall, with bedrock of interbedded quartzite and layers of red siltstone. It lies between Luapula and Northern provinces, 80 km from Mporokoso on the Kawambwa road. With Kabwelume and Chimpepe falls it forms a complex declared a national monument. It has not seen the same level of tourism as Victoria Falls. At the river's height at the end of the rainy season, in April and May, spray may rise 100 m into the air and the roar in the gorge seems to shake the ground. You can view the falls from the riverbank at the top and from a cliff almost opposite the drop. Paths lead to the foot of the falls and on down the gorge to Kabwelume Falls, 6 km downstream. The falls lie about 210.1 km from Kasama in a straight line. A 10 km earth road turns off the Kawambwa to Mporokoso gravel road near the Kalungwishi bridge. The ground is slippery with spray, so wear sturdy shoes and stay back from the cliff edge. The area is remote, so carry enough fuel, water and food.
Water falling across a great width.
A view almost facing the drop.
A 6 km path down the gorge.
Kalungwishi River, Kawambwa-Mporokoso road, Zambia
In April and May at the end of the rains, when spray may rise 100 m.
Yes by paths, though they are slippery with spray, so wear sturdy shoes.