Discover Kalomo

You can plan your trip to Kalomo around two specific topics: the history of Kalundu Mound and the D714 to the southern Dundumwezi entrance of Kafue National Park. If you are looking for a hotel in Kalomo, these points of reference can help you decide whether to focus mainly on the town itself or also consider nature and park-related topics in Southern Province. The local history and regional nature destinations represent different areas of interest.

Kalundu Mound: History and Formation

Kalundu Mound in Kalomo was the site of a village from at least the 9th to the 12th century. The mound is also a site where artefacts from the Iron Age Kalomo culture have been found. It probably developed rapidly between 1190 and 1410 AD. These are two distinct points of reference for understanding its history: the period when the village was there and the mound’s probable development phase.

In the wider regional context, Kalundu Mound is approximately 137 by 106 metres in size. It rises gradually to just under 3 metres above today’s ground level.

The D714 to the Southern Entrance of Kafue National Park

The paved D714 road runs 74 kilometres from Kalomo to the southern Dundumwezi entrance of Kafue National Park. This gives a specific road connection between the town and this park entrance. If you include this route in your travel plans, check local conditions before setting out. The route information helps place Kalomo and the southern park entrance geographically, without specifying a journey time.

Nature in Southern Province

Rivers and lakes are among the landscape features of the wider destination of Southern Province. Its waterways include the Zambezi, the Kafue and Lake Kariba. Several national parks are also in Southern Province, including Lochinvar and Mosi-oa-Tunya; Kafue National Park lies partly within the province. These regional points of reference add further travel-planning topics to Kalomo’s local profile.

Floodplains, woodlands and termite mounds shape the landscape of Lochinvar National Park. The Gwisho Hot Springs lie along a geological fault within the park. Lochinvar also offers birdwatching, with more than 420 species recorded there. Sebanzi Hill in the park is an archaeological site and was home to an Iron Age village that remained inhabited until the last century. Lochinvar thus brings together landscapes, birdwatching and archaeology, while Kalundu Mound is the local historical point of reference for Kalomo.

Boat and Canoe Trips on the Kafue

Most camps and lodges near the river in Kafue National Park offer boat trips. They run year-round, while water levels vary considerably throughout the year. The specific offering may vary by operator, so ask a provider about current options. Canoe trips are also available, particularly at Kaingu. This gives your travel plans a different focus from the landscape and birdwatching topics of Lochinvar National Park.

Discover more destinations: Ngoma, Jenga Jenga, Mafuta, Simonga, Siatwinda, Siavonga, Sinazongwe, Chirundu

For the broader travel overview: Southern Province.