Places To Visit In Tanzania : Kalambo Nature Forest Reserves.

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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.

Supporting Facilities

Accommodation facilities can be secured in Sumbawanga Municipality.