Mutumuna Falls
Mutumuna Falls is a wide waterfall in Zambia. It is the "Upper Fall" in the 3-falls cascade commonly referred to as the Chisimba Falls, in Kasama District, in the Northern Province of Zambia. Mutumuna Falls and the other two components in the cascade, host the 15 megawatts Chishimba Hydroelectric Power Station and related infrastructure, across the Luombe River.
Location
Mutumuna Waterfalls are located above the Kayela Rapids and the main Chisimba Fall in the Chishimba Falls cascade, across the Luombe River. They lie off of the Kasama–Mporokoso Road. This is approximately, northwest of the city of Kasama, in Kasama District, in Zambia's Northern Province.Overview
the Bemba people, who are indigenous to this part of Zambia believe that the spirit of Mutumuna resides at these falls. The High Priest of Mutumuna makes regular offerings at the falls. The sacred nature of the falls "prohibits sexual intercourse, arrogance and quarrelsomeness in the vicinity of the falls".Mutumuna Falls, Kayela Rapids and Chishimba Fall comprise the Chishimba Falls, a tourist attraction and the location of the 15 megawatts Chishimba Hydroelectric Station. A natural tropical rain forest, lodging and camping facilities are available to the public. A tourist museum is under development at the site.