Loufoulakari waterfalls, Cascading waterfall in Pool Department, Republic of Congo

Loufoulakari waterfall is a cascading formation in Pool Department with water dropping through multiple levels in a wooded setting. The falls create a series of distinct water stages as they descend through the landscape.

The falls lie where the Loufoulakari drops over broad sandstone slabs of the Plateau des Cataractes, the sandy-sandstone plateau south of Brazzaville. The Congo River has cut deeply into this plateau, forcing its tributaries, the Loufoulakari and the Louvoubi, to fall to reach it, as at the Bela falls. The falls stand at an altitude of 291 metres.

The falls mark the mouth of the Loufoulakari where it drops over wide sandstone slabs into the deeply cut Congo River. The surrounding land is a mosaic of orchards and natural savanna, with the villages of Kimpandzou and Mbanza Ndounga on the access track from Linzolo. The river also gives its name to the falls, shared with the nearby Louvoubi and Boroboro streams.

Visit during the dry season when paths are easier to navigate and visibility improves for viewing the falls. Local guides can help you reach the site safely and find the best vantage points.

The descending water creates distinct mist patterns and rainbows as it strikes different rock formations at each level. These visual effects shift throughout the day depending on sunlight and water volume.