KALANDULA FALLS

These falls on the Lucala River, the largest tributary of Rio Kwanza, are among the most impressive on the African continent. As a horseshoe, they are more by their width than 400 m (550 m in the rainy season) than for their height of metres. In Angola, everyone agrees that they are the second most powerful in Africa. Why not? There is no serious basis for specific statements to confirm or deny. It's always a spectacular landscape! In colonial times, these magnificent Waterfalls were named Quedas do Duque in Bragança.

The size of the cloud of water above the site varies naturally depending on the season and the flow of the Lucala River upstream of the cataract. This permanent fog is accompanied by a beautiful rainbow.

The main access is made by the right bank just a few kilometres from the municipality of Kalandula. Everything is perfect. A concrete perspective welcomes visitors safely. The brave can get closer to the edge of the river at the cascade level by walking on some sometimes slippery rocks. Some tourists have not been careful enough… Beware! The most courageous can also descend down to the bottom of the river through a small hilly trail. Young people from neighbouring villages offer their services as guides for this small excursion. Pricing is not yet regulated.

This place is very popular on weekends and holidays for outings and picnics between friends or family. These outings are always accompanied by music and may appear in some… noisy.

Access via the left bank is longer and less easy, although practicable by all vehicles. The view of the falls from the hotel in ruins is very beautiful also. Visitors are more exposed to the cloud of water sprayed. Don't get away from the road or the hotel because the area is still being undermined.