My visit to Chishimba Falls, Zambia.

At the Chishimba Falls

Chishimba Falls is one of the many amazing waterfalls in Zambia and I can proudly say I loved it when I visited about a week ago. The place is so amazing and the people  maintaining it are doing a great job. When I was there, I learnt a few things about the falls. It was my first time visiting and I didn't do my research before hand. Actually there are three waterfalls at Chishimba; we have the Kaela Rapids, Mutumuna Falls and the Chishimba Falls itself.

Chishimba Falls is located about 33km from Kasama town (the provincial headquarters of the Northern Province) off Mporokoso road. Chishimaba Falls is actually fed by Luombe river. On my way to the Falls with my family, we passed through Luombe river, the road passes above it and we had to stop by the road side so that we can have a good look at the river and capture the moment. Its a very beautiful river i must say, we also found some local kids having a swim in it. The main part of the falls which is Chishimba Falls which is about 20m high. At Chishimba Falls, there is a campsite, a rain forest on the Western Bank and you will find various trails and viewing points around the the falls.

Luombe River.

This part of Zambia is mostly occupied by the Bemba speaking people and they regard the Chishimba Falls as one of the most sacred places of power.

They also believe that the nature spirit of Chishimba resides in the cave below the Falls

The Cave where the Chishimba Spirit resides

(I managed to take a picture of this cave but it was very dark inside. And in the old days, this cave was home for bushmen) and to the Bemba speaking people, this cave is a place of honour and prayer. No words of vengeance, curses, insults, hatred maybe uttered in this cave.

There is also hydroelectric diversion canal at the falls which helps to provide power to Kasama town and the surrounding villages.

Part of the Mutumuna Falls at Chishimba.

I liked all three waterfalls but the Mutumuna Falls was the most amazing site to see. I just loved the flow and the force of the water. Mutumuna Falls is just above the Chishimba Falls and it is believed that the spirit of Mutumuna actually lives there.The high Priest of Mutumuna is Chitemwene and makes regular sacrifices to the place and because of the sacred nature of the falls, no sexual intercourse, arrogance, quarrelsomeness is allowed in the vicinity of the falls.

MY VISIT TO CHISHIMBA FALLS IN PICTURES.

Walking with my family in the rain forest on our way to see Chishimba Falls

Above the Mutumuna Falls

The view of Mutumuna Falls at a distance

At the Mutumuna Falls

The Chishimba Falls

By the Chishimba Falls

On top of the Chishimba Falls

Mutumuna Falls just above the Chishimba Falls