Ntumbachushi Falls in Northern Zambia
When I think of Zambia, I don't think of gorgeous waterfalls like this. It was a great surprise, especially given how arid the surrounding area was. Also spelled as Ntumbacusi or Ntumbacushi, these falls are part of a series located along the Ngona River in Luapula Province, Zambia. The falls are relatively close to the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and situated in-between the towns of Mbereshi and Kawambwa.
Despite it being in the middle of dry season we enjoyed the opportunity to brave the waters and to go for a swim in one of the smaller falls about 2km further up the river. Luckily there were no adverse effects or parasites and the water was warm, clear, and wonderful. An all around incredible experience.
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Hwange, Zimbabwe tours 2015
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Hwange is a town in Zimbabwe. It is located in Hwange District, in Matabeleland North Province, in northwestern Zimbabwe, close to the International borders with Botswana and the Republic of Zambia. This location lies approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi), by road, southeast of Victoria Falls, the nearest large city. The town lies on the railway line from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest city, to Victoria Falls. Hwange sits at an elevation of 770 metres (2,530 ft), above sea level.
Overview
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The town houses the offices of Hwange Town Council, as well as the headquarters of Hwange District Administration. Hwange and the surrounding countryside is a centre for the industry in Zimbabwe. Hwange Colliery is the largest in the country, with proven reserves that are estimated tlo last over 1,000, at current production levels. The Wankie Coal Field, one of the largest in the world, was discovered here in 1895 by the American Scout Frederick Russell Burnham. Today the coal for the whole country is transported by the mining railway to Thomson Junction, where it is handed over to the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) for onward transmission. In 2010, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique signed an agreement to develop a railway for the export of coal to Technobanine Point near Maputo.
Hwange is also a tourism centre due to the presence of the nearby Hwange National Park, the largest National Park in Zimbabwe. The national park is home to a vast number of elephant, giraffe, lion and other wildlife. Royal Bank Zimbabwe, a commercial bank, maintains a branch in the town.[4] Zimbabwe's biggest power plant, Hwange Thermal Power Station was built here in the 1980s.
History
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The town is named after the chieftain of Zwange, who is now called Chief Hwange. The town was known as Wankie until 1982.
Population
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The current population of the town in not publicly known. According to the 1992 Population Census, the town had a population of 42,581. In 2004, the population of Hwange was estimated at 33,210.[5] The next national population census in Zimbabwe is scheduled from 18 August 2012 through 28 August 2012.
Wankie Coal Mine Disaster
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In June 1972, the deadliest mining disaster in Zimbabwean history took place when an underground explosion occurred in Wankie No.2 Colliery. Four hundred and twenty-seven miners lost their lives; three hundred and ninety-one Africans and thirty-six Europeans. Apart from the one hundred and seventy-six Zimbabweans who died, there were ninety-one Zambians, fifty-two from Mozambique, thirty-seven from Malawi, thirty Tanzanians, thirteen from Namibia, and one from Botswana.
Sports
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First-class cricket has been played in Hwange, at the well established cricket venue located in the town, the Tom Kenton Oval, home of the Hwange (Wankie) cricket club. Earlier called the Wankie Oval. Hwange Colliery F.C. (formerly known as Wankie Colliery F.C.) is a Hwange- based Premier Soccer League club, promoted to division One in 2009.
Ngonye Falls, Sioma Ngwezi National Park, Zambia
Also known as Sioma Falls because these Falls are near the village of Sioma. These beautiful Falls mark the transition point of the Zambezi Rivers' flow from Kalahari sand floodplain to basalt dyke -- the latter eventually contributing to the magnificent gorges of the Victoria Falls.
The horseshoe-shaped Ngonye Falls are mostly impressive because of the sheer volume of water that cascades over the staggered, twenty meter drop. An interesting aspect is that the river flows underneath the rock on either side of the falls. It is quite remarkable to stand upon them, feeling and hearing the underground flow.
The best option is to spend the night at the nearby Matumwa Lodge, owned and managed by 1995 South African Rugby World Cup team player, Gavin Johnson, and his wife Penny. There are also a couple of simple camps at Senanga which also offer guided trips to the Falls.
Alternatively, get to the village of Sioma and ask for a guide to take you to the Falls. It is best viewed by walking about two kilometres downstream of Sioma. There is usually a dugout canoe that will ferry you across the Zambezi - this in itself is an adventure - then a further two kilometre walk back upstream will take you to the Falls' best vantage point. There's also a spot called The Jacuzzi where you can safely swim in amongst the swirling waters.
The Falls provide great photo opportunities at any time of the year, but the optimum time is around June or July. Rafting is best from February to May after the rains. Wildlife is best viewed from July to November, when water is scarce and the animals are forced to come to the water holes or down to the river to drink.
Avatar Mountain & Wulingyuan Scenic Area, Zhangjiajie, China in 4K Ultra HD
One of the most stunning and beautiful places in the world, the Wulingyuan Scenic Area in China's Hunan Province has more than 3,000 sandstone pillars and peaks, some higher than 200 meters/660 feet. Its amazing views became inspiration for the Avatar movie and it is on the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The Wulingyuan Scenic Area includess 4 parts, all covered in the video: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Suoxi Valley Nature Reserve, Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve and the Yangjiajie Scenic Area.
This video covers all 4 National Parks in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, including stunning views from all major trails and the 3 cable cars and the Balong elevator.
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12 Nature Waterfalls around the world that We Must See!!!
Thi Lo Su Waterfall (Thailand)
The Thi Lo Su Waterfall (Thai: น้ำตกทีลอซู or Nam Tok Thi Lo Su; is claimed to be the largest and highest waterfall in Thailand. It stands 250 metres high and nearly 450 metres wide on the Mae Klong River, flowing down from Huai Klotho into the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary in Tak Province in northwestern Thailand. I have been there before with my friends when I was in 20's. It's amazing waterfalls I must say.
Angel Falls (Venezuela)
With a height of 979 metres, Angel falls is the highest waterfall in the world.The drop comes over the edge of the Auyantepui Mountain in Venezuela and is a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Gran Sabana region of Bolívar State of Venezuela.
Gullfoss (Iceland)
One of the most popular waterfalls in Iceland. The entire width of the Hvítá River tumbled over the jagged crack, creating the Gullfoss Waterfall. From certain angles the Hvítá River appears to just fall off the edge of a cliff which makes this waterfall immensely spectacular.
Iguazu Falls (Argentina/Brazil)
The Iguazu Falls is a popular vote waterfalls on most people's lists, it is one of the most beautiful natural attractions the world that you must see on your own eyes.The falls stretch across the border of the Brazilian State of Paraná and the Argentine Province of Misiones. The name Iguazu comes from the Guarani or Tupi words, meaning big water.
Jog Falls (India)
The Jog Falls is located in Sagar, in the Karnataka state of Western India, this 253m-high waterfalls itself is a reason worth exploring to this part of the country.
Kaiteur Falls (Guyana)
Kaieteur Falls is a waterfall on the Potaro River in Kaieteur National Park, central Essequibo Territory, Guyana. It is 226 metres high when measured from its plunge over a sandstone and conglomerate cliff to the first break.
Momenrency Falls (Canada)
The Montmorency Falls (French: Chute Montmorency)is a large waterfall on the Montmorency River in Quebec, Canada. The falls are located between the borough of Beauport, Quebec City, and Boischatel, about 12 km from the heart of old Quebec City. I just visit Quebec city last month and went to the Falls. Well, it's beautiful so whenever you are planning to visit Quebec city, don't forget to write this waterfalls on the list.
Ouzoud Waterfalls (Morocco) (French: Cascades d'Ouzoud) (110 m high) are located near the Grand Atlas village of Tanaghmeilt, Azilal, 150 km northeast of Marrakech, in Morocco. Ouzoud means the act of grinding grain in Berber.
Plitvice Waterfalls (Croatia)
These gorgeous waterfalls and lakes are located in the Plitvice Lakes National Park, at the border to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The massive Plitvice Lakes Ntional Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Victoria Falls (Zambia / Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls is claimed to be the largest singular waterfall in the world. Known as Mosi-oa-Tunya, 'the Cloud that Thunders', in local Tonga dialect, this waterfall sprawls across two countries, spreading across the border that divides Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Yosemite Falls (USA)
Yosemite Falls is located in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada of California. The best time to visit the falls is in late spring when the water flow is at its peak.
Niagara Falls (USA-Canada)
Niagara Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls in the world. It is the collective name for three waterfalls that straddle between Canada and the United States.The three waterfalls are the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. The best view of the Falls is the Canadian side. In a lifetime, people around the world want to see Niagara Falls,including me. I have been there both in the US. and Canada sides 3 times in 3 seasons; winter, spring and summer. I couldn't tell you enough how impressive it is whatever season you plan to visit.
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The Niagara Falls, located on the Niagara River draining Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, is the collective name for the Horseshoe Falls and the adjacent American Falls along with the comparatively small Bridal Veil Falls, which combined form the highest flow rate of any waterfall in the world and has a vertical drop of more than 165 feet (50 m). Horseshoe Falls is the most powerful waterfall (vertical height along with flow rate) in North America. Niagara Falls forms the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York, also forming the southern end of the Niagara Gorge. The falls are located 17 miles (27 km) north-northwest of Buffalo, New York and 75 miles (121 km) south-southeast of Toronto, between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York.
Niagara Falls are composed of two major sections, separated by Goat Island: the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side and the American Falls on the American side. The smaller Bridal Veil Falls are also located on the American side, separated from the main falls by Luna Island. The international boundary line was originally drawn through Horseshoe Falls in 1819, but the boundary has long been in dispute due to natural erosion and construction.
Niagara Falls were formed when glaciers receded at the end of the Wisconsin glaciation (the last ice age), and water from the newly formed Great Lakes carved a path through the Niagara Escarpment en route to the Atlantic Ocean. While not exceptionally high, the Niagara Falls are very wide. More than 6 million cubic feet (168,000 m3) of water falls over the crest line every minute in high flow, and almost 4 million cubic feet (110,000 m3) on average.
The Niagara Falls are renowned both for their beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Managing the balance between recreational, commercial, and industrial uses has been a challenge for the stewards of the falls since the 19th century.
The Horseshoe Falls drop about 173 feet (53 m), while the height of the American Falls varies between 70--100 feet (21--30 m) because of the presence of giant boulders at its base. The larger Horseshoe Falls are about 2,600 feet (790 m) wide, while the American Falls are 1,060 feet (320 m) wide. The distance between the American extremity of the Niagara Falls and the Canadian extremity is 3,409 feet (1,039 m).
The volume of water approaching the falls during peak flow season may sometimes be as much as 202,000 cubic feet (5,700 m3, 5.7 million liters) per second.[4] Since the flow is a direct function of the Lake Erie water elevation, it typically peaks in late spring or early summer. During the summer months, 100,000 cubic feet (2,800 m3) per second of water actually traverses the falls, some 90% of which goes over the Horseshoe Falls, while the balance is diverted to hydroelectric facilities. This is accomplished by employing a weir with movable gates upstream from the Horseshoe Falls. The falls flow is further halved at night, and during the low tourist season in the winter, remains a flat 50,000 cubic feet (1,400 m3) per second. Water diversion is regulated by the 1950 Niagara Treaty and is administered by the International Niagara Board of Control (IJC).
The verdant green colour of the water flowing over the Niagara Falls is a byproduct of the estimated 60 tonnes/minute of dissolved salts and rock flour (very finely ground rock) generated by the erosive force of the Niagara River itself. The current rate of erosion is approximately 1 foot (0.30 m) per year down from a historical average of 3 feet (0.91 m) per year. However, it is estimated that 50,000 years from now, even at this reduced rate of erosion, the remaining 20 miles (32 km) to Lake Erie will have been undermined and the falls will cease to exist.Wikipedia
Madikwe Game Reserve - North West Parks South Africa
#visitnorthwestparks Madikwe nation Park is one of the largest reserves in South Africa – 75 000 hectares of pristine, malaria-free bushveld located in the North West Province, just a three-and-a-half hour drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria. The reserve is run as a three-way partnership between the State (represented by the North West Parks and Tourism Board), local communities and the private sector.
The pioneering approach to people-based wildlife conservation undertaken in this partnership is a first in South Africa, with local communities benefiting significantly from conservation and related activities within the reserve. We are extremely proud of the contribution we make to the upliftment of the local communities, and the close co-operation between all three sectors reflects in the way that the park is run.
The accommodation on offer in Madikwe is unparalleled – visitors have a choice of 21 different lodges, all with their own unique bush identity. Madikwe lodges are committed to excellent service, and providing accommodation that matches the beauty provided by their natural bush surroundings.
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Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls that straddle the international border between the Canadian province Ontario and the American state of New York. They form the southern end of the Niagara Gorge.
From largest to smallest, the three waterfalls are the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. The Horseshoe Falls lies on the border of the United States and Canada with the American Falls entirely on the United States' side, separated by Goat Island. The smaller Bridal Veil Falls are also on the United States' side, separated from the other waterfalls by Luna Island.
Located on the Niagara River, which drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, the combined falls form the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America that has a vertical drop of more than 165 feet (50 m). During peak daytime tourist hours, more than six million cubic feet (168,000 m3) of water goes over the crest of the falls every minute.[2] Horseshoe Falls is the most powerful waterfall in North America, as measured by flow rate.
The falls are 17 miles (27 km) north-northwest of Buffalo, New York, and 75 miles (121 km) south-southeast of Toronto, between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York. Niagara Falls was formed when glaciers receded at the end of the Wisconsin glaciation (the last ice age), and water from the newly formed Great Lakes carved a path through the Niagara Escarpment en route to the Atlantic Ocean.
Niagara Falls is famed both for its beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Balancing recreational, commercial, and industrial uses has been a challenge for the stewards of the falls since the 19th century.