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Ngonye Falls

About Ngonye Falls

Ngonye Falls gives you a very different waterfall experience from the one most people picture in Zambia. Found near Sioma on the Zambezi River, it feels quieter, less built up, and far more off the usual tourist track, which is part of what makes it worth the trip. The falls may not be as famous as Victoria Falls, but the sheer volume of water, wide rock formations, and more remote setting give the whole place a strong sense of scale and character. 

When to visit

March to June delivers Ngonye at its most powerful, with fuller water, louder flow, and the broadest, most dramatic waterfall spectacle.

Most popular: March - June

Spring · Sep, Oct, Nov

September to November is hot, dry, and increasingly dramatic, with lower river levels early on and the first storms building toward the wet season by November. This is a strong time for clearer views of the rock formations and a more rugged, open feel around the falls.

Summer · Dec, Jan, Feb

December to February brings the rainy season, greener surroundings, and a rising Zambezi as upstream rainfall feeds the falls. The landscape feels lush and atmospheric, and the build-up in water volume gives Ngonye a more powerful, immersive presence.

Autumn · Mar, Apr, May

March to May is the showiest period for waterfall drama, as high seasonal flows keep the cascade broad, loud, and visually impressive. This is when Ngonye feels most thunderous and photogenic, with the river at its boldest after the rains.

Winter · Jun, Jul, Aug

June to August is cooler and dry, with easier general access conditions and a calmer atmosphere around the falls. Early winter can still hold strong river presence, while later winter begins the shift toward lower water and more exposed rock.

Weather Highlights

  • Summer high

    27°C / 81°F

  • Winter low

    12°C / 55°F

  • Rain

    88 days

  • Snow

    0 days

Location

Getting There

From central Sioma, head about two kilometres downstream toward the Zambezi crossing point, where local access routes lead toward the best viewpoints of Ngonye Falls. If you are coming from Mongu, the usual approach is by road to Sioma first, then onward to the falls for the final stretch.

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