Augrabies Falls

　　Augrabies Falls is located within the Augrabies Falls National Park in the Northern Cape Province, situated on the Orange River. With a drop of about 60 meters, it was named by the former inhabitants as “place of great noise,” and is one of the most spectacular and largest waterfalls in Central Africa.

　　The waterfall cascades down from the mountains, with a drop of 60 meters and a flow rate of 7,800 cubic meters per second—three times that of Niagara Falls. Below the falls lies a deep canyon over 240 meters in depth and 18 kilometers long, a prime example of granite erosion. The rushing waters plummet from the sky like a thundering cavalry charge into the canyon, creating an overwhelmingly majestic sight and deafening roar that leaves visitors in awe.

　　Augrabies Falls Reason to visit: One of the most spectacular waterfalls in South Africa Continent: Africa [Africa] Country/Region: Central Africa [Central Africa] Province/State: Northern Cape Province [Northern Cape Province]