Chirundu Fossil Forest Travel Guide: Top Sights in Zambia, Tours &

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Chirundu Fossil Forest- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Zambia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The Chirundu Fossil Forest National Monument in Zambia's Southern Province is a fascinating site featuring well-preserved fossilized tree trunks from the Karoo age. Located 21 kilometers from the Chirundu border with Zimbabwe, this area lies within the coal-bearing Mid Zambezi Valley basin and the Zambezi Mobile Belt. Visitors can observe fossil logs, some nearly in their original positions and others scattered by water action. These fossilized remains, ranging from short blocks to long trunks up to 10 meters, provide a unique glimpse into ancient geological history. The site covers approximately 43 square kilometers and offers a rare opportunity to explore petrified wood formed from sandstones of the Escarpment Grit Formation.

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Reviews of Chirundu

Lighton Phiri

5
Reviewed: 2023-05-26

We went up to the Fossil Forest after enduring almost two hours of driving, from Kafue Gorge. We only managed to see two full tree trunks closer to the highway. It was so fascinating to witness how 150 million year old trees have literally turned into solid rock! While we did do some basic research before traveling there, the guided tour was well worth it: Mr Amos---The Guide---has been working from the site for the last 19 years!
fatuma kapindula

4
Reviewed: 2020-11-10

National heritage site, good for hiking trails
Bwembya Alan Chisakuta

3
Reviewed: 2019-10-26

Needs resources for it to be well managed...there's alot to be done
ACCLAS

4
Reviewed: 2019-08-18

A new developing town, are u on a tour or holiday? Don't hesitate to visit
Daisy Lupupa

2
Reviewed: 2019-04-11

Here, you can see the fossil tree trunks that have been preserved by Silica replacement of cellulose. They have actually turned into rocks! amazing! I give them a two because the place is not well guarded, there isn't any rest room available, the guide is rarely there. i was guided by the guide's wife because the officer was not present lol, it's a crazy arrangement.