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

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

Suggested Duration: 3 hours

Nestled on the Ng'ona River along the northern Zambian plateau, Ntumbachushi Falls unfolds as a remarkable cascade of twin streams—each about 10 m wide—plunging roughly 30 m into a tranquil pool, with a slim span of around 50 m between them. The river's journey extends over more than 2 km above the main fall, featuring a succession of smaller waterfalls, rapids, rocky outcrops, and unusually lush vegetation, offering sweeping views across the Luapula Valley. The clarity of the water—naturally filtered through surrounding wetlands (dambos)—provides some of Zambia's most inviting spots for freshwater swimming. Beyond its geological beauty, Ntumbachushi holds deep cultural and historical significance for local communities. The falls have long served as a spiritual sanctuary where traditional leaders were cleansed in its waters before assuming their thrones, and two nearby shrines remain sites for rituals and healing ceremonies. Historical lore adds another layer: in compensation for marrying his brother's wife, Mwata Kazembe Chinyanta Munona VI gifted the land around Ntumbachushi to his brother—now recognized as forming part of the boundary of the Lunda people.

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Reviews of Ntumbachushi Falls

Isaac Phiri

5
Reviewed: 2025-06-05

The most beautiful falls in Zambia
Mukuka Chilalika

5
Reviewed: 2024-04-20

This is an awesome waterfall. Part of the many waterfalls that are part of Zambia's Northern Circuit. The waterfall is great, and so are the views. However, management needs to improve. The place is getting littered with beverage bottles and other plastics, and the bridge on the second viewpoint is broken.
Mkambanizithe Daka

5
Reviewed: 2023-11-05

Had a great experience, it is a beautiful place, anyone personal that loves viewing nature will enjoy the experience here. The bridge to the second view point needs to be worked on, I don't think I can use it in April when the river is flooded
Maanka Chipindi

5
Reviewed: 2023-03-03

A beautiful gift that kept giving as we went up higher to the other falls. Very good exercise place with mid level strength requirement. Unfortunately, the second viewing point for the main waterfall is damaged. This is the second waterfall with damaged viewing areas. NHCC should consider fundraising for these specifically.
Kunda Bwale

5
Reviewed: 2020-09-17

A very beautiful place indeed. I believe there are 5 falls in total. Each a few meters above the other. It makes for a beautiful hike. Theres a bar and a restaurant but they are currently not open due to covid. It would make for a beautiful camping site but I'm not sure they do that. I loved the natural vegetation. Beautiful palm like trees and air plants. So cool!