Howick Falls

The Umgeni River creates a 95-meter waterfall, dropping water through a single fall into a deep basin near the town of Howick.

The first recorded death at the falls occurred in 1851, with at least 40 documented casualties involving accidents, murders, and suicides over the following decades.

The Zulu name KwaNogqaza means Place of the Tall One, and local traditions state that only traditional healers can safely approach the sacred waters.

Three marked trails lead to different viewpoints of the falls, with a viewing platform near the parking area providing the safest observation point.

Local beliefs speak of Inkanyamba, a supernatural creature with a horse-sized head and serpent body residing in the pool at the base.

GPS coordinates: -29.48672,30.23846

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:42