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MALAKA GORGE
GeneralThis gorge only has a small waterfall as the stream emerges from the rock near the foot of the hills. The gorge is more open than most and as a result the flora is less diverse than Moremi Gorge for example.
How to get there
The gorge can be accessed from Malaka village - by walking up stream from the village - or by following the road towards Old Palapye and branching off to the left to follow the track that runs parallel to the foot of the hills. This road ends near the entrance to the gorge and from here its only a short walk to the beginning of the stream.
What to see
The waterfall here is only small though the stream is pleasant as it bubbles through the boulders at the bottom of the spectacular gorge. The water springs out of the rock just a few metres upstream of the waterfall. Beyond the spring there is a wooded valley with tall trees making this a good birding location. Baboon are commonly seen in the gorge especially during the evening as they return to their sleeping sites on the cliff faces. We found a number of porcupine quills as well as Leopard spoor giving evidence to the presence of these shy animals but as with most of the wildlife in the hills they are seldom encountered.
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