Madagascar · Ihorombe
Rianbavy Falls
The Rianbavy Falls is a waterfall in the region of Ihorombe in Madagascar. They are situated on the Zomandao River in the Andringitra Massif near the Andringitra National Park.
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Rianbavy Falls drops 250 metres (820 ft) on the Zomandao River. It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Namoly, Madagascar. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Rianbavy Falls is the third-tallest of the 8 we cover in Madagascar. As a plunge waterfall, water leaves the rock entirely and falls free through the air.
What you can do here
A walk-in-and-look waterfall
No commercial adventures run at Rianbavy Falls itself — the experience is the approach and the view. Guided day trips from Namoly are the easiest way to combine it with the area around it.
Also good forHikingPhotographyWildlife & safari
When to go
Summer rains from December to March; peak flow lands in February to April, and late dry season (September to November) can be very low.
Getting there
- Base town Namoly, Madagascar
- Country Madagascar
- Region Ihorombe, East Africa, Africa
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
Most similar
Tamarind Falls
Mauritius
Height250 mWidth—
Also a plunge waterfall, of similar height and in Mauritius
Largest curtain
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Zambia
Height108 mWidth1,708 m
Largest single sheet of falling water
Tallest on earth
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Height979 mWidth—
Widest on earth
Khone Phapheng Falls
Laos
Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
Angel Falls is 3.9× taller than Rianbavy Falls. It drops 2.3× further than Victoria Falls (108 m). We don't have a reliable crest width for Rianbavy Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
-22.14722, 46.89139
Quick answers
Where is Rianbavy Falls?
Rianbavy Falls is in Madagascar (Ihorombe). The nearest base is Namoly, Madagascar. Its coordinates are -22.1472, 46.8914.
How tall is Rianbavy Falls?
Rianbavy Falls drops 250 metres (820 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall on the Zomandao River.
When is the best time to visit Rianbavy Falls?
Peak flow is February to May. Summer rains from December to March; peak flow lands in February to April, and late dry season (September to November) can be very low.
What can you do at Rianbavy Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking, photography and wildlife & safari. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Rianbavy Falls?
The usual base is Namoly, Madagascar. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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