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Kalandula Falls

Kalandula Falls form where the Lucala River opens into a broad curtain of water. Viewpoints above the gorge offer a sense of its scale and a chance to assess local conditions before exploring further.

Wide view of Kalandula Falls on the Lucala River.
Photo by Zorglub Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
The place

What makes it special

  • A broad waterfall formed by the Lucala River.
  • Viewpoints above the gorge.
  • Rain can change the flow and visibility.
Lucala River
Photo by L.Willms Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Kalandula Falls
Photo by Paulo César Santos Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC0
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Wide view of Kalandula Falls on the Lucala River.

Malanje from Luanda by train to Kalandula and Pungo Andongo

A multi-day route to Malanje, taking in the full force of the Lucala and understanding why the Black Rocks are also a landscape of memory.

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Profile updated: 08/10/2026