Tanzania · Tanga Region
Soni Falls
The Soni Falls is a waterfall in the Usambara Mountains of northeastern Tanzania, near the village of Soni, to the northeast of Kitunda. The falls lie at the end of the Mkuzu River where it joins the Bangala River.
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Soni Falls drops over a series of steps on the Mkuzu River. It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Soni, Tanzania. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a cascade waterfall, water tumbles down a series of rock steps rather than falling free.
What you can do here
A walk-in-and-look waterfall
No commercial adventures run at Soni Falls itself — the experience is the approach and the view. Guided day trips from Soni are the easiest way to combine it with the area around it.
Also good forHikingPhotography
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 Soni, Tanzania
- Country Tanzania
- Region Tanga Region, East Africa, Africa
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
Most similar
Rusumo Falls
Rwanda · Tanzania
Height15 mWidth40 m
Also a cascade waterfall and in Rwanda
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
We don't have a reliable crest width for Soni Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
-4.84667, 38.34278
Quick answers
Where is Soni Falls?
Soni Falls is in Tanzania (Tanga Region). The nearest base is Soni, Tanzania. Its coordinates are -4.8467, 38.3428.
When is the best time to visit Soni 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 Soni Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. 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 Soni Falls?
The usual base is Soni, Tanzania. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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