Inkanyamba Explained

Inkanyamba
Country:	South Africa
Region:	Howick Falls
Details:	Found in water
First Attested:	Danish, South Africa

The Inkanyamba is a legendary serpent said to be living in a waterfall lake area in the northern forests near Pietermaritzburg most commonly in the base of Howick Falls, South Africa. The Zulu people of the area believe it to be a large serpent with an equine head. It is a very tall creature. Most active in the summer months, it is believed that the Inkanyamba's anger causes the seasonal storms.^{[1] [2]} The Zulu people believed that when you make eye contact with the Inkanyamba you are in danger of losing your life.

In popular culture

Inkanyamba was featured in the 4th season of the Canadian documentary series Mystery Hunters.

See also

• Lake monster

Notes and References

1. Web site: Legends of the deep . Exelby . Narina . March 2004 . Gateway to Africa . 18 June 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20060113075226/http://www.getawaytoafrica.com/content/magazine/features/feature.asp?id=909. 13 January 2006.
2. Regional Knowledge Sharing Exchange Visit. 25 November 2016. Global Adaptation Network, Durban Adaptation Charter, United Nations. Pemba, Mozambique. 23 July 2021.