Augrabies Falls

The Orange River cascades down 56 meters through a granite gorge, forming one of the largest waterfalls in South Africa's national park system.

Swedish mercenary Hendrik Jakob Wikar reached the waterfall in October 1778, becoming the first European to document this natural formation.

The indigenous Khoikhoi people named this location Ankoerebis, referring to the intense sound produced by the falling water against granite rocks.

The national park entrance provides multiple viewing platforms to observe the waterfall, with the main viewpoint offering the clearest perspective.

During the 1988 floods, the water flow reached 7,800 cubic meters per second, surpassing the average flow rate of Niagara Falls.

GPS coordinates: -28.59157,20.34065

Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:12