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Kalandula Falls

Kalandula Falls form where the Lucala River opens into a broad curtain of water. Lookouts above the gorge offer views of the falls; access and ground conditions can change with rainfall.

Wide view of Kalandula Falls on the Lucala River.
Photo by Zorglub Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
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What makes it special

  • A broad curtain of water formed by the Lucala River.
  • Lookouts above the gorge for viewing the falls.
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: 26/09/2026