Central African Republic · Mbomou
Kembé Falls
Kembé Falls are located on the Kotto River, near Kembé on the road from Bangui to Bangassou in the Central African Republic, located about 80 km from Bangassou. Located some 3km from the town of Kembé, they are undeveloped and a regular stopping point for overland travelers.
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Kembé Falls drops over a series of steps on the Kotto River. It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Central African Republic. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a cascade waterfall, water tumbles down a series of rock steps rather than falling free.
What you can do here
A walk-in-and-look waterfall
No commercial adventures run at Kembé Falls itself — the experience is the approach and the view. Guided day trips from Central African Republic are the easiest way to combine it with the area around it.
Also good forHikingPhotography
When to go
Rain-season fed: the falls are at their biggest towards the end of the main rains and can shrink dramatically in the dry months.
Getting there
- Base town Central African Republic
- Country Central African Republic
- Region Mbomou, Central Africa, Africa
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
Most similar
Rusumo Falls
Rwanda · Tanzania
Height15 mWidth40 m
Also a cascade waterfall and in Rwanda
Largest curtain
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Zambia
Height108 mWidth1,708 m
Largest single sheet of falling water
Tallest on earth
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Height979 mWidth—
Widest on earth
Khone Phapheng Falls
Laos
Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
We don't have a reliable crest width for Kembé Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
4.63556, 21.91806
Quick answers
Where is Kembé Falls?
Kembé Falls is in Central African Republic (Mbomou). The nearest base is Central African Republic. Its coordinates are 4.6356, 21.9181.
When is the best time to visit Kembé Falls?
Peak flow is April to May and October to November. Rain-season fed: the falls are at their biggest towards the end of the main rains and can shrink dramatically in the dry months.
What can you do at Kembé Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Kembé Falls?
The usual base is Central African Republic. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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