Kongou Falls

The Kongou Falls cascade down 56 meters across multiple tiers, spanning 3.2 kilometers wide on the Ivindo River with 900 cubic meters flowing per second.

In 2007, a proposed hydroelectric dam project threatened the falls, but strong opposition from environmental groups and local communities led to its cancellation in 2009.

The falls represent a natural boundary within Ivindo National Park, where local communities maintain traditional fishing practices along different sections of the river.

Visitors need permits from park authorities and should plan multi-day expeditions with certified guides to reach the falls through dense forest paths.

Seven plant species from the Podostemaceae family grow exclusively at these falls, making it a location of botanical interest for researchers and scientists.

GPS coordinates: 0.29074,12.58905

Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:13