Ngonye Falls
Ngonye falls also known as Sioma Falls are close to the town of Sioma. Since the waterfall empties into the upstream Victoria Falls, it is definitely an important part of the Zambezi River. Determined to be hidden from the visitors and travellers, the breathtaking falls could be hardly within reach. Deep volume of water pouring over the clean twenty-meter-wide drop makes the Ngonye Falls most breathtaking.
This 20 m/66 ft waterfall is found in the village of Sioma (also called the Sioma Falls). Though not the highest, the sheer volume of these falls makes them remarkable and well worth seeing. Popular for tiger fishing, the length of the Zambezi River here is also accessible for kayaking and whitewater rafting.
One amazing feature of the river is that it runs under the cliff for either side of the falls and then presents an amazing perspective for the water surface.
Following the rainy season, there is plenty of white-water rapids that would make for a great day on a river rafting trip especially beginning from February until May.
At this point in any season, you will have really great picture scenes; but, once the water is high, things get better in June and July. If you decide to go on a nature walk as well, Adjacent Sioma Ngwezi National Park features several wild animals you can find. Usually monitoring the water holes, regular scenery features the elephant, the roan antelope, Sable Antelope, wild dog, Impala, zebra, plus Kudu.
Accessibility:
Arriving in Sioma, ask for a guide to take you to the falls. Actually, it is easiest seen from Sioma by walking down. Usually, a dugout canoe is used to carry you across the Zambezi, then a two-kilometer climb back upstream will bring you to the best vantage point for the falls.
Accommodations
Depending on the budget, there are several safari lodging options and choices of accommodation to reserve. Many of them will transfer you for a day trip to these falls from along the banks on the Zambezi River. Now offering day trips to the falls plus great fishing to get tiger fish and bream, Mutemwa Camp to the river banks north of Sesheke Though another camp past the falls, Sakazima Area Camp is a fantastic stopover for permanently fishing and bird viewing along the riverine environment and core river islands.
You could find them 25 kilometres north regarding Katima Mulilo.Other choices are Kabula Lodge, Mazima Bay lodge, the Protea hotel, Susuwe Island lodge and others.
Must-visit sites within Sioma Ngwezi National Park and Ngonye Falls. Take in the calm, less-traveled area noted for giraffe and elephant populations. Exciting whitewater rafting is available to adventure seekers:
Sioma Ngwezi Wilderness:
Excellent, Unspoiled Natural Beauty. Mostly this national park is Kalahari woodland. Tracts of miombo, teak, and acacia woodland abound on the level, forested dry terrain. The Kwando River defines the border with Angola along the west. Following the rainy season, you will find animals gathering around the park’s pools—particularly the giraffes and elephants who call Sioma home.
When should one visit Ngonye Falls?
Visit Sioma Ngwezi National Park best from May to early June, right following the rainy season. At this time the water holes are full, which facilitates the spotting of wildlife gathering to drink.
Animals spread to locate other water sources during the dry season. At Ngonye Falls, whitewater rafting and watersports are best from February to May. The best time to see wildlife around the falls is the dry season, which runs from June to September; the animals are driven to visit main water sources for consumption.
The Animals Found at Ngonye Falls
Sioma boasts first-rate giraffe and elephant sightings. Rising predator numbers include hyenas, leopards, and lions. Along with antelope species including puku, impala, eland, and tsessebe, Zambia safaris here will reveal herds of zebra. Though rare, if you are lucky, you might see a cheetah or wild dog pack.
How One Gets to Ngonye Falls
One can find road access from Livingstone to Sioma National Park. Alternatively, you could fly to Sioma airport and arrange a transfer from there.
