Overview
KALAMBO NATURE FOREST RESERVES
“The land of roaring waterfall”
Kalambo Nature Forest Reserve is in Kalambo District, Rukwa Region and has an area of 43,334ha. The iconic tourist attraction of the reserve is the Kalambo Waterfalls, which also serves as the border between Tanzania and Zambia. The waterfalls is the 2nd highest fall in Africa with a single drop of 250m.
Besides the Kalambo waterfalls, there are attractions like the Kalambo Gorge at downstream of the waterfalls, a beautiful beach around Lake Tanganyika, a hot water spring at Kizombwe village, cultural attractions like Rungu Drama from Kalambo village and several archaeological resources.
Ecotourism Activities
The reserve offers a number of ecotourism experiences, including camping, picnicking, walking safari, filming, photographing, primate watching, swimming, meditation, research and sightseeing.
Accessibilities
The reserve can be accessed through a tarmac road from Mbeya via Sumbawanga Municipality or from Katavi Region. Both Mbeya and Katavi have modern Airports that service domestic air flights. Mbeya on the other hand can be reached by public bus transports from most parts of Tanzania and is also a main stop for the TAZARA railway.
Other Tourist Attractions near Kalambo Nature Forest Reserve
Other tourist attractions found near Kalambo Nature Forest Reserve are Lake Tanganyika, Katavi National Park. On the road from Mbeya there is Mbozi Meteorite (Kimondo) found in Songwe Region.
Where to stay during your visit of the Kalambo Falls in Tanzania
Lodge options to stay near Kalambo Falls in Tanzania range from Budget, mid-range to luxury options. You will choose what to stay in depending on your interests and budget. Lodge options include Isanga Bay Lodge and Liemba Beach Lodge among others. Contact us here for booking and reservation details
Tanzania Visa and work permit Advice
You will need to purchase the tourist visa. Many tourists prefer obtaining their visas before they come to Tanzania but visas can be obtained easily upon arrival at any entry point in Tanzania upon paying USD100.00 for Tourist Visa you will be able to get it immediately. Proof of yellow fever vaccination and a COVID-19 free certificate may be asked if arriving from affected countries. Visa, work permit and other entry and exit conditions such as customs and quarantine regulations can change regularly. We advise you contact your local Tanzanian embassy or here for the latest travel information to Tanzania.
Tanzania Vehicle Hire Services
Let’s view Tanzania will help you organize transport in Tanzania depending on interest, budget and the nature of roads in such selected locations to see in the park. We recommend Customized 4×4 Land Cruisers which costs from USD200-250 per vehicle per day with Driver/Fixer or 4×4 Safari Vans from USD200 per Van per day with driver. For us to estimate how much it will cost in terms of fuel, we will need to look at your schedule to establish mileage and distance to be travelled.
Supporting Facilities
Accommodation facilities can be secured in Sumbawanga Municipality.
- PICNICKING
There is a very welianing and accommodating picnic sit in the area where the visitor get…
- HIKING
Kalambo fall have unique and suitable temperature that makes visitor experience the…
- PHOTOGRAPHIC
One among recreational activity that visitor get to do as there is viewing vinall monkey…
- OUTDOOR CAMPING
Alongside the way to kalambo falls there are forests reserves that provide fresh air that…
- GEOLOGICAL STUDIES
Kalambo water fall is a product of a rift valley as a result of vertical crack that…
