The beauty of natural enclaves of Africa It is incomparable to any other place on the planet. The arid and monumental deserts or the imposing and lush jungles make the diversity of landscapes in the heart of the continent It is enormous, which causes tourists from Spain to be perplexed once they enter these sublime enclaves. Although some of them are very well known, there are many others hidden gems which are just as spectacular.
A clear example of these eclipsed wonders are the Kalandula Falls, the second largest in all of Africa only behind the famous and imposing Victoria Falls. Located in the northern Angola, These gigantic waterfalls are a true spectacle of nature that not many tourists know about, but those who come to them remember it for a lifetime.
The unknown and majestic Kalandula Falls
The Kalandula Falls are located a very short distance from the town that gives them their name, about 80 kilometers from the city of Malanje and about six hours by road from Luanda, the capital of Angola. The water of the Lucala River rushes into the void along more than 100 meters in these monumental waterfalls that extend for 400 meters in the heart of the African country, all surrounded by a environment full of vegetation which creates an even more spectacular picture.
Not being known, these falls are a real haven of peace which is sometimes shrouded in fog, which gives this enclave a mystical aspect. In addition, near Kalandula is the set of rock formations Black Stones of Pungo Andongo, where he is said to reside spirit of queen Njinga, symbol of Angolan resistance against Portuguese colonialism. And everything that surrounds these waterfalls has a special charm.
This jewel of Africa has hardly any tourists who come to see it, which is why it is perfect for those who want know in depth the essence of the continent without having overcrowding. The easiest way to see these spectacular falls is travel to the city of Malanje and then drive to the town of Kalandula and see first-hand one of the great African wonders.
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