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Augrabies Falls
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The Orange River funnels into a 240-metre granite gorge here, and the Khoi name meaning 'place of great noise' undersells how violently the water ricochets through the chasm. A fenced viewpoint lets you look straight down into the pothole-riddled ravine.
The Orange River funnels into a 240-metre granite gorge here, and the Khoi name meaning 'place of great noise' undersells how violently the water ricochets through the chasm. A fenced viewpoint lets you look straight down into the pothole-riddled ravine.
Augrabies Falls drops 56 metres (184 ft) on the Orange, inside Augrabies Falls National Park. It is a cataract-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Kakamas, with UTN the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Best after summer rains fill the Orange River catchment; dramatic flash floods possible March.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
Wildlife & safari
Falls that sit inside serious wildlife country, where the water is only half the reason to come.
When to go
Best after summer rains fill the Orange River catchment; dramatic flash floods possible March.
Entry: SANParks conservation fee
Getting there
- Base townKakamas
- AirportUTN
- CountrySouth Africa
- RegionSouthern Africa, Africa
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
-28.5967, 20.3453
Quick answers
How tall is Augrabies Falls?
Augrabies Falls drops 56 metres (184 feet). It is a cataract-type waterfall on the Orange.
When is the best time to visit Augrabies Falls?
Peak flow is February to April. Best after summer rains fill the Orange River catchment; dramatic flash floods possible March.
What can you do at Augrabies Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking, photography and wildlife & safari. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Augrabies Falls?
The usual base is Kakamas, and the closest airport is UTN. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. SANParks conservation fee.
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