Africa
Waterfalls of Central Africa
15 waterfalls across 8 countries in Central Africa, the hand-checked guides first. Filter by activity to find the ones that run what you want to do.
Kalandula Falls
One of Africa's largest waterfalls by volume
Ekom-Nkam Falls
Cameroon's best-known waterfall, a Tarzan-film backdrop
Livingstone Falls
World's most powerful river rapids by discharge
Lofoi Falls
Lofoi Falls is a waterfall in Kundelungu National Park, Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the…
Inga Falls
Inga Falls is a rapid 40 kilometres from Matadi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where the Congo River…
Loufoulakari Falls
The Loufoulakari Falls lie 80 km south west of Brazzaville in the Republic of the Congo at the confluence of…
Gauthiot Falls
The Gauthiot Falls are a series of cascade waterfalls considered a natural wonder in Chad. They are situated…
Boyoma Falls
Boyoma Falls , formerly known as Stanley Falls , is a series of seven cataracts, each no more than 5 m high…
Petites Chutes de la Lukaya
The Petites Chutes de la Lukaya is a set of small waterfalls on the Lukaya River. They are just south of…
Yellala Falls
The Yellala Falls are a series of waterfalls and rapids on the Congo River just upstream from Matadi in the…
Mambilima Falls
Mambilima Falls is a series of rapids on the Luapula River on the boundary between Zambia and the Democratic…
Mambatuta Falls
The Mambatuta Falls is a steep waterfall on the Luapula River, which originates in Lake Bangweulu and flows…
Kongou Falls
Chutes Kongou is a massive cataract about 3.2 kilometres wide and up to 56 metres tall, located in Ivindo…
Tchimbélé
Tchimbélé is a waterfall in the Woleu-Ntem area of northwestern Gabon. The waterfall is fed by the Komo River…
Kembé Falls
Kembé Falls are located on the Kotto River, near Kembé on the road from Bangui to Bangassou in the Central…
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Questions people ask
What is the tallest waterfall in Central Africa?
What are the most famous waterfalls in Central Africa?
The best known are Lofoi Falls (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Kalandula Falls (Angola), Inga Falls (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Ekom-Nkam Falls (Cameroon), Loufoulakari Falls (Republic of the Congo) and Gauthiot Falls (Chad). Our index covers 15 waterfalls in Central Africa; every one has a page with activities, seasons and how to get there.
When is the best time to see waterfalls in Central Africa?
Across the waterfalls we cover, the most are at their best April to May and October to November.