Quedas de Calandula

The second-largest waterfall on the

African continent is still a hidden gem due to Angola’s closed-off policies and past years of civil war. Quedas de Calandula, or Calandula Falls, can be enjoyed with minimal tourists, something that is unheard of for a natural wonder of this scale.

This massive, horseshoe-shaped waterfall measures 105 meters (344 feet) high and 400 meters (1,300 feet) wide. It’s located along the Lucala River, a tributary of the Cuanza River, the country’s largest.

They are located in the Malanje province of

Angola

, which is home to Cangandala National Park and the Luando Nature Reserve, which has played an important role in the

preservation of the giant sable

.