Mumbuluma Falls

Mumbuluma drops in two steps on a small river north of Mansa, the upper fall into a shallow basin and the lower into a pool wide enough to swim in, with rock ledges around it that people picnic on. It is modest compared with Lumangwe or Kabwelume but far easier to get to, which makes it the falls people from Mansa actually visit at weekends. The falls are a national monument, with a campsite and a caretaker. The river here runs through miombo woodland and the walk in from the parking area takes only a few minutes on a clear path.

The landscape

• The two steps - the upper and lower drops within a short stretch of river.
• The lower pool - the wide basin used for swimming.
• The rock ledges - the flat ground around the pool used for picnics.
• The easy access - a short drive and walk from Mansa.

When to go

April to July has the best flow. The river is thin by October. Weekends bring local visitors.

Things to know

The falls are small and half an hour covers them. It gets busy at weekends with local groups.

Nearby

Ntumbachushi is north, and Samfya is southeast.

Key facts