Kalandula Falls, Angola

Kalandula Falls, Angola 

Kalandula Falls of Angola is a collection of waterfalls that when measured by volume, is one of the largest waterfalls in all of Africa. With a height of over 105 meters and a width of 400 meters, the falls make up a highly impressive area.

Somewhat shaped like a horseshoe, Kalandula Falls is formed from the waters of the Lucala River, which is in fact the largest tributary of Kwanza. Numerous separate trickles smaller in size near the many boulders and crevices that are found on the perimeter of the Kalandula make up the entirety of the falls.

Because of its natural age, the sediment that the waterfall is formed from is now eroding and large boulders along with smaller rubble have been known to fall from time to time. Although it may sound like a possible danger to visitors, the fallings usually come down with the water, which means as long as you don’t submerge yourself under the waterfall you are free from any sort of danger.

Around the Lucala River and the falls itself is a rather large rainforest made up of tropical and subtropical grasslands as well as diverse vegetation. Though possible to walk through, there is a lack of signage and well-kept trails to guide any visitors who wish to explore outside of the falls.

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