Howick Falls — South Africa

About this spectacle

Howick Falls is a dramatic 95-metre waterfall on the Umgeni River in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, plunging in a single vertical curtain into a deep gorge. Visitors standing at the main viewpoint feel the cool mist rising from below and hear the thunderous roar that grows louder after summer rains. The gorge walls are draped in indigenous riverine forest, and the contrast between the dark basalt cliffs and the white rush of water makes for a striking visual. The surrounding town of Howick offers accessible viewpoints along a paved walkway, where local vendors and informational signs add a lively atmosphere. Seasonal wildflowers colour the gorge edges, and malachite kingfishers and other riverine birds are occasionally spotted near the base. Whether in full summer flood or the leaner winter flow, the falls remain a commanding presence in the landscape.

When to go

Nov — Mar

Getting there

Nearest airport: PMB. Nearest city: Pietermaritzburg.

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