Lofoi Falls

Lofoi Falls, known locally as Chutes Kaloba, is one of the most spectacular natural attractions in Kundelungu National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo. With an uninterrupted drop of 340 meters, it ranks among the highest waterfalls in Africa. The falls are formed by the Lofoi River, a tributary of the Lufira River, as it plunges over a steep sandstone cliff. The volume of water fluctuates significantly with the seasons: during the rainy season from December to April, the waterfall is a powerful, roaring curtain of water, while by the end of the dry season, it can be reduced to a thin trickle. The area surrounding the falls is characterized by rich savanna and gallery forest vegetation, providing a habitat for a variety of animal species. Kundelungu National Park was established in 1970 to protect this unique ecosystem and its geological formations. Access to the falls can be challenging due to the remote location and often difficult road conditions. Nevertheless, Lofoi Falls attract nature enthusiasts and tourists eager to witness the unspoiled beauty and impressive power of this natural wonder. The spray from the falls creates a unique microclimate that supports the growth of rare plants, including various species of orchids.

Nearby cities

Lubumbashi

Lubumbashi is the mining capital of the DR Congo and the second-largest city, located in the southeastern part of the country.

Likasi

Likasi is a major industrial city in the Upper Katanga Province, significantly involved in the processing of minerals.

Kipushi

Kipushi is a town in the Upper Katanga Province, situated right on the border with Zambia, known for its deep mine.

Kambove

Kambove is a historical mining town in Haut-Katanga province.

Pweto

Pweto is located at the northern end of Lake Mweru on the border with Zambia.

Kasumbalesa

Kasumbalesa is a border town in Upper Katanga Province, serving as a vital crossing point between DR Congo and Zambia.

Sakania

Sakania is the southernmost town of the DR Congo on the border with Zambia.

History & landmarks

University of Lubumbashi (Belvédère)

The distinctive campus buildings of the University of Lubumbashi, a center for education in the south.

Frédéric Kibassa Maliba Stadium

A major sports stadium in Lubumbashi, formerly known as Stade de la Kenya.

Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral

The Cathédrale Saints-Pierre-et-Paul in Lubumbashi is a grand Romanesque-style cathedral and a landmark of the mining capital.

Palais de Justice Lubumbashi

The Palais de Justice in Lubumbashi is a notable colonial-era building that houses the high courts of the region.

National Museum of Lubumbashi

The Musée National de Lubumbashi displays a rich collection of archaeological, ethnographic, and artistic works from the Katanga region.

Stade TP Mazembe

The Stade TP Mazembe is the private stadium of the famous Tout Puissant Mazembe football club in Lubumbashi.

More places

Lufira Valley Cattle Ranching

A significant area for cattle ranching in Haut-Katanga, favored by vast grassy plains.

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Kundelungu National Park

Kundelungu National Park is known for its dramatic landscapes and the spectacular Lofoi Falls, the highest in Africa.

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Kiubo Falls

Impressive cascades of the Lufira River in the Haut-Katanga province.

Jadotville (Likasi)

Likasi, formerly Jadotville, was the site of the famous 1961 Siege of Jadotville, where Irish UN troops fought Katangese secessionists.

Historic Shinkolobwe Mine

A now-closed uranium mine that provided the material for the first atomic bombs during World War II.

Shinkolobwe Uranium Mine

The Shinkolobwe mine supplied the high-grade uranium used in the Manhattan Project for the first atomic bombs during World War II.

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Kinsevere Mine

Kinsevere is a significant copper mine located near Lubumbashi in the Upper Katanga Province.

Luiswishi Mine

A high-grade copper and cobalt mine not far from Lubumbashi in the resource-rich south.