Kundalila Falls | TravelDojo

How to Get to Kundalila Falls #

Kundalila Falls is located in Zambia’s Central Province, accessible by road from the town of Kabwe. Local roads can be rough; 4x4 access is recommended during the rains. Check with local tourism offices in Kabwe for directions and for up-to-date access and fee information.

Tips for Visiting Kundalila Falls #

The track down to the falls includes steep sections and rocky steps - arrive in dry season (May-Oct) for safer footing.
Local guides add historical context and are strongly recommended for first-time visitors.
Combine a visit with a stop in the nearby town of Kabwe for supplies; bring cash for entrance fees and guide payment.

Best Time to Visit Kundalila Falls #

Late rainy season into early dry season offers strong flows while trails are negotiable - plan around heavy rains.

Dry season

May-Oct · 15-25°C

Safer walking conditions and clearer viewpoints; falls are sometimes reduced in flow.

Wet season

Nov-Apr · 20-30°C

Higher water volumes and dramatic falls but trails can be slippery and access difficult.

Weather & Climate near Kundalila Falls #

Climate

Kundalila Falls's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in October) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1064 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit

AugustSeptemberMay

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

37°

Warmest Month

4°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (266 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 25°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

266 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (237 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 25°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

237 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 25°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

156 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

14° – 25°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

41 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

11.7h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 24°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

10 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

8° – 22°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

11.2h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

8° – 22°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

9° – 24°

56%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

12° – 28°

47%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

11.9h daylight

October

October is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

14° – 29°

46%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

15° – 28°

59%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

94 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (240 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 25°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

240 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.8h daylight

Nearby Attractions to Kundalila Falls

Kasanka National Park

Zambian park renowned for world's largest bat migration

Park 86.8 km

South Luangwa National Park

Riverside park famed for walking safaris and wildlife

National Park 87.9 km

Lavushi Manda National Park

National park in Muchinga protecting wetlands and wildlife

Park 88.1 km

Livingstone Memorial

Monument commemorating explorer David Livingstone's legacy

Monument 104 km

Muchinga Mountains

Mountain range forming Zambia's eastern watershed region

Mountains 171 km

Luambe National Park

Small Zambian national park protecting Miombo woodland wildlife

Park 181 km

Mambatuta Falls

Waterfall in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Waterfall 182 km

Lukusuzi National Park

Remote Zambian park protecting miombo woodland wildlife

Park 190 km