Lobé Falls, Coastal waterfall in South Region, Cameroon.
Lobé Falls is a waterfall system where the Lobé River flows directly into the Atlantic Ocean, creating a rare natural meeting of fresh and salt water. The river divides into multiple streams as it descends to the sea.
The falls were added to Cameroon's UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on 18 April 2006. The Lobé rises in the Ntem massif inside Campo-Ma'an National Park and drops about 20 metres over a width of some 100 metres before reaching the Gulf of Guinea. Claims that it is the world's only waterfall flowing straight into the sea are inaccurate; comparable examples include the Karpuzkaldıran falls near Antalya and McWay Creek in California.
The falls hold spiritual meaning for the Batanga, Mabi, and Pygmy peoples who practice traditions in the surrounding lands. The waterfall shapes local life and ceremonies that continue today.
The falls are accessible from the nearby city of Kribi with guided tours and boat options available. Visitors should prepare for natural pathways and wet conditions in the surrounding area.
The claim that the Lobé is the only river waterfall flowing straight into the sea is often repeated but false: the Karpuzkaldıran falls near Antalya, McWay Creek in California and Estonia's Glint coast also reach the sea. The Lobé drops just over 20 metres in cascades about 100 metres wide.
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