Kapachira Falls
Kapachira Falls are waterfalls in Malawi.[1] They lie on the lower Shire River near the town of Chikwawa and the Majete Wildlife Reserve. The Kapichira Hydroelectric Power Station was constructed above the falls to provide hydroelectricty.
| Kapachira Falls | |
|---|---|
 Kapachira Falls including the Kapichira Hydroelectric Power Station | |
| Location | Malawi |
| Coordinates | 15.900584°S 34.750868°E |
| Watercourse | Shire River |
The falls blocked David Livingstone's 1859 Zambezi Expedition from proceeding up the Shire; several members of his team died from disease and are buried in the area.
References
- "Among Mountain Valleys". Guide 2 Malawi. Archived from the original on November 6, 2013. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
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