About This Waterfall
Located at the very southern end of Lake Tanganyika, Kalambo Falls is one of the more famous waterfalls in Africa. The vertical drop of the falls is 726 feet, however, it seems to be fairly common that the falls be referenced as being over 1000 feet tall, up to 1200 feet total. This could only be the case if the height estimates include the elevation change between the brink of the falls and Lake Tanganyika below.
Waterfall Details
Waterfall Form
Plunge
Total Height
726ft
Tallest Drop
726ft
Number of Drops
1
Run
20ft
Avg Width
25ft
Max Width
50ft
Pitch
90°
Magnitude
86.24
High Flow
200cfs
Getting There
GPS Coordinates
-8.596416, 31.239545
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Tips
Best photos during golden hour or after rain.
A hike may be required to reach the falls.
Safety Info
Stay on marked trails. Rocks near waterfalls are extremely slippery.
Never swim at the top of a waterfall. Strong currents can be deceptive.
Respect the environment. Pack out everything you bring in.