Inkanyamba

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

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]

Howick Falls

The Zulu people believed that when you make eye contact with the Inkanyamba you are in danger of losing your life.

References

Exelby, Narina (March 2004). "Legends of the deep". Gateway to Africa. Archived from the original on 13 January 2006. Retrieved 18 June 2007.
Regional Knowledge Sharing Exchange Visit (PDF) (Report). Pemba, Mozambique: Global Adaptation Network, Durban Adaptation Charter, United Nations. 25 November 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2021.

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[1] Exelby, Narina (March 2004). "Legends of the deep". Gateway to Africa. Archived from the original on 13 January 2006. Retrieved 18 June 2007.

[2] Regional Knowledge Sharing Exchange Visit (PDF) (Report). Pemba, Mozambique: Global Adaptation Network, Durban Adaptation Charter, United Nations. 25 November 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2021.