Musonda Falls Travel Guide: Top Sights in Zambia, Tours & Travel

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Musonda Falls- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Zambia; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Musonda Falls lies just 50 minutes by road from Mansa in Zambia's Luapula Province, where the Luongo River cascades through a hydroelectric facility. The falls consist of a series of stepped rapids and smaller drops shaped by human engineering—nearby, the Musonda Falls Power Station has been upgraded in recent years from 5 to 10 megawatts, supplying electricity to the region and contributing about 63 million kilowatt-hours annually. While not designated as a national monument, the site provides a brief, accessible hike from the roadside and offers photo-worthy views of rugged rapids framed by riverine scenery. Travelers have noted it's easy to explore on foot without formal infrastructure, yet the stretch of cascading water remains a compelling sight amid everyday landscapes.

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Reviews of Musonda Falls

Brenda Kaniini

5
Reviewed: 2025-06-03

My love for nature just got in love with this place. The water curtain was so beautiful, the different phases and views of the fall are all breathtaking. It can be a great place to camp. The staff are very friendly and they ensure to be there all the way as you tour the heritage site. They explain and give background/ historical stories of the site making the tour even more interesting.
Saviour Chimboto

4
Reviewed: 2024-06-10

It's amongst the best in Zambia tourism So enjoyable and resourceful with a lot more activities When you're in luapula province think musonda
ALEX KAWEME

5
Reviewed: 2023-03-07

The place is very cool and calm..i really enjoyed it.
Jay Mwansa

4
Reviewed: 2022-07-13

If hiking down the river is your thing then you'll really enjoy it here.
Henry Change jr

5
Reviewed: 2020-07-29

It’s such a beautiful place. The mornings are such a blessing and the people are wonderful. Lots of delicious types of fish too and home to the Musonda falls.