The most well-known waterfall in Africa is Victoria Falls, which is situated on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is the largest sheet of falling water in the world, measuring 5,604 feet wide and 354 feet tall. The Zambezi river is known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya because of the spray that is produced as the river's waters plunge. This spray may be visible from 30 miles away (The Smoke That Thunders).

More than 500 million liters of water pour over the lip of Victoria falls per minute during the flood season (from February to May), when this phenomenon is most striking. From vantage points at Mosi-oa-Tunya national park in Zambia or Victoria falls national park in Zimbabwe, you may take in this magnificent sight. While Zambia offers the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim in a natural pool on the edge of the falls known as Devil's Pool, two-thirds of the falls are viewable from Zimbabwe.

The Blue Nile Falls are located on Ethiopia's Blue Nile River, roughly 19 miles downstream of Lake Tana. The waterfall gets its Amharic name from mist curtains and sparkling rainbows (Tis Abay, or the Great Smoke). It is 170 feet tall and witnesses the confluence of four streams that formerly merged to form a 1,312-foot width during the rainy season.

The waterfall's power is now largely harnessed by a hydroelectric station erected in 2003, although still remains a magnificent sight during the peak flood months of august and September. The falls can be reached via two separate hiking trails. The first leads you through a 17th-century stone bridge (the first in Ethiopia) to observe the main waterfall perspectives on the other side of the river, while the second includes a brief boat ride across the river to the falls' base.

Murchison Falls, also known as Kabalega falls, is a waterfall on the Victoria Nile in Uganda, located between Lake Kyoga and Lake Albert. Murchison Falls is located on the Blue Nile and serves as the focal point of Murchison falls national park (one of Uganda's most popular wildlife viewing spots), although the river is known as the Victoria Nile in Uganda. The river makes its way through a small gorge about 23 feet wide, then drops 141 feet into the Devil's Cauldron.

The waterfall, shrouded in mist and embellished with a constant rainbow, sees about 187 million gallons of water tumble over its cliff each minute. The easiest way to see the falls up close is to take a launch ride upriver from the settlement of Paraa to the base of the falls. Along the way, keep an eye out for the park's diverse wildlife, which includes elephants, buffalo, lions, and the endangered Rothschild's giraffe. Murchison falls national park is known for its Shoebill storks.

Tugela Falls is a seasonal waterfall series located in the Drakensberg Mountains of Royal Natal National Park in KwaZulu-Natal Province, Republic of South Africa. Tugela Falls in South Africa is the world's second-highest waterfall, with a total plunge of 3,110 feet and a series of five free-leaping, seasonal cascades. Based on apparent differences in the measurements of both waterfalls, some sites suggest that it may even exceed Venezuela's Angel Falls as the world's tallest waterfall.

In any case, it's a breathtaking sight, plummeting in a plume of froth from the top of The Amphitheatre cliff, the most identifiable natural feature in KwaZulu-majestic Natal's Royal Natal National Park. Mont-Aux-Sources, one of the Drakensberg mountains' tallest peaks, is the Tugela River's source. Take the hard Sentinel trek to the top of the escarpment for a closer look, or choose a simpler hike along the Tugela Gorge to the foot of the falls.

The Kalandula Falls (previously known as the Duque de Bragança Falls) are waterfalls in Kalandula, Malanje province, Angola. Kalandula falls, known as the Duque de Bragança Falls until Angola's independence in 1975, is one of the country's most well-known natural wonders. It is located on the Lucala river in Malanje Province and, at 344 feet in height and 1,300 feet in breadth, is one of the continent's greatest waterfalls by volume. It is a horseshoe-shaped waterfall on the border of a lush forest, similar in appearance to its larger sister, Victoria Falls, with many individual cascades and plumes of spray thrown up by the descending water.

It is most magnificent near the end of the rainy season (February to April), and tourists are permitted to swim in the bottom pool. Kalandula falls is about a 10-minute cab ride from Kalandula hamlet and around a five-hour drive from Luanda. Stay at the Pousada Kalandula hotel at the top of the falls to witness the falls at sunrise and dusk.

The aggregate name for multiple waterfalls that empty into the El-Abid River's (Arabic for "Slaves' River") canyon is Ouzoud falls. This prominent tourist site is located in the province of Azilal, 150 kilometers northeast of Marrakech, Morocco, near the Middle Atlas settlement of Tanaghmeilt. Although first-time visitors to Morocco may not equate the Saharan country with ample water, the north contains many oases of luxuriant foliage. The Middle Atlas Mountains are home to the beautiful Ouzoud Falls, a cluster of waterfalls that cascade into the El-Abid River.

The falls are named after the Berber phrase for "the act of grinding grain", which refers to the small mills placed at the top of the falls, several of which are still operational today. Ouzoud falls is a renowned tourist site with all of the necessary infrastructure. You can take a boat excursion to the swimming pool at the base of the falls, or you can eat at one of the restaurants along the waterfall walkway. Troops of wild Barbary macaques, an endangered monkey species, reside in the olive orchards that surround Ouzoud.

Maletsunyane Falls is a 192-meter-high (630-foot) waterfall in Lesotho, a country in Southern Africa. Maletsunyane falls is difficult to conceive a more magnificent waterfall in terms of sheer beauty. The Maletsunyane River plunges in an unbroken cascade down a 630-foot precipice perched at the point of a natural V in the rolling green cliffs above the waterfall, which is located near the town of Semonkong (a name that translates as The Place of Smoke) in Lesotho.

It is one of Africa's highest single-dropping falls and the subject of several local stories, one of which states that the echo generated by the sound of tumbling water is actually the wailing of souls who have drowned in the falls. Pony trekking and guided excursions to the falls are available at Semonkong Lodge, as is an abseil path that drops from the summit and holds the Guinness World Record for the longest commercially managed single-drop abseil in the world.

Wli Waterfalls is Ghana's tallest waterfall and the tallest in West Africa. Wli Falls, also known locally as Agumatsa waterfall, which means "let me flow", stands 262 feet tall and is the tallest waterfall in both Ghana and West Africa. It is made up of higher and lower falls and is surrounded by the tropical Agumatsa Wildlife Sanctuary in the Volta Region.

Choose between visiting the lower falls for an easy walk along a pretty flat trail that crosses the river several times or hiking to the upper falls to have them all to yourself. Swimming pools may be found at the base of both falls, and the nature reserve is home to a colony of wild fruit bats. Birders should also keep a watch out for around 200 different bird species. Wli Falls is most impressive from April to October, though visitors during the wet season may find the trail to the top falls too slippery to negotiate safely.

The Lofoi Falls (also known as the Chutes Kaloba and the Chutes Lofoi) is a waterfall in Katanga Province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is one of Central Africa's greatest waterfalls, plunging for an uninterrupted 340 m. The Lofoi river is a tributary of the Lufira river. The falls are much smaller during the dry months of June to October, but they are fairly stunning the rest of the year.

Lofoi Falls is one of Africa's most spectacular waterfalls, with a total freefall height of 1,115 feet. It is one of the tallest in Central Africa, and while its water level drops during the dry season, it is spectacular during the wet season when it pours over the cliff edge into a deep canyon below. The Rivière Lofoi flows slowly across the top of a vast plateau before plunging into a steep valley. The falls cascade down a stratified granite wall on the western border of the Kundelungu massif, a large escarpment.

Gurara Waterfalls is in Gurara, a local government area of Niger State, in North Central Nigeria. The waterfall is around 30 meters tall and is located on the Gurara river along the Suleja-Minna road. According to oral history, Gurara waterfalls were discovered in 1745 by a Gwari hunter named Buba before being discovered by Europeans in 1925 as a vacation resort. Before Europeans discovered the waterfalls, the locals who lived in the surrounding settlements worshiped them. According to oral legend, the Gurara waterfalls and the Gurara river were named after two deities named Gura and Rara. Despite its troubled history, Gurara waterfalls is a popular tourist destination in Nigeria.

The Gurara waterfalls are a collection of low-lying, tiered waterfalls, and the water they produce flows into the natural pools below. The location is steeped in local lore and historical folklore, and it even bears the names of two African deities. If you're willing to scramble over some rocks, you can get quite near to the falls because they are very accessible.

Southwest of Mauritius is home to the Tamarind Falls, often referred to as Tamarin Falls or 7 Cascades. The Tamarind fall is a beautiful, albeit difficult-to-reach spot that is well-known for its stunning surroundings and pristine environment. The Tamarind falls hike is one of Mauritius's canyons that you absolutely shouldn't miss. It is located on the middle plateau, close to the small community of Henrietta. Tamarind falls is one of the island's most picturesque canyons, with 11 waterfalls, numerous jumps, deep ponds, and lush green flora. It is suitable for both novice and experienced adventurers.

One of Mauritius' most picturesque and serene locations is the Tamarind Falls reserve, which is also one of the top destinations for those who enjoy the outdoors and wildlife because it is home to numerous rare flora and birds. Tamarind falls, located in a lovely setting with stunning views of the west coast and Le Morne Mountain, is a sight not to be missed. One of Mauritius' most breathtaking natural attractions is without a doubt the Tamarin falls (7 waterfalls). The hiking version allows most people access if the full descent of these Gorges in canyoning is considered a scaled-down activity.

Chutes Kongou, commonly known as the Koungou Falls, is a large cascade in eastern Gabon's Ivindo National Park that is up to 56 meters tall and 3.2 kilometers wide. It is said to be the most stunning waterfall in Central Africa and is situated on the Ivindo river. A significant hub of fish biodiversity is located in this area of the Ivindo river. Ivindo national park, which was established in 2002 to conserve, among other things, this lovely and biologically varied section of the river, contains the falls.

With an average flow of 900 cubic meters per second, Kongou falls contain some of the world's strongest flowing waters. Over three kilometers of land are covered by these falls. An adventurer's paradise, the falls' secluded location can only be reached by pirogue (canoe) after a three-and-a-half-hour ride along the river that follows a thick rainforest. Look out for a wide variety of species, including parrots, gorillas, chimpanzees, and elephants that live in the area, as you travel to the falls.

On the R532 road heading towards Graskop, the Mac Mac Falls is located 13 kilometers from Sabie. There is a little admission fee and a turnoff near the curio stalls, where there is also parking. You may reach the viewing deck above the falls after ascending a steep cement pathway with lots of stairs. A National Monument has been established at the 65 m-high Mac Mac falls in the Mac Mac river.

The rich gold-bearing reef that this waterfall plunges over was formerly only a single stream, but gold miners dynamited it to divert the river in an effort to work it. The Mac Mac falls, which are situated at a height of 65 meters, are undoubtedly the most well-known waterfalls in South Africa even though they are not the highest. A pool and picnic tables can be found on its banks at the base of the falls, where there are also restrooms.

At the southernmost point of Lake Tanganyika, on the boundary between Tanzania and Zambia, in the Rukwa Region, are the 235-meter-tall Kalambo Falls on the Kalambo river. The Kalambo Gorge, which has a width of around 1 km and a depth of up to 300 m and extends for about 5 km before spilling out into the Lake Tanganyika rift valley, is located downstream of the falls. The tallest waterfall in both Tanzania and Zambia is the Kalambo waterfall. The height of the falls was initially thought to surpass 300 m, but measurements made in the 1920s revealed a more modest figure of above 200 m.

As one of the most significant archaeological sites in Africa with over 250,000 years of habitation, Kalambo falls is also regarded as such. the continuous second-highest falls in Africa. People must first take a 3–4 hour climb up the edge of the falls because it is one of Africa's more secluded waterfalls. A mix of steep canyons and verdant plateaus, surrounded by the spray of running water.

Farin Ruwa Falls is a waterfall in Nigeria's central area. When the overall height covered by the waterfall is considered, it is important among Africa's falls. Farin Ruwa falls' source is in Nasarawa State, from whence it gushes down over Nasarawa's brink. The water drops around 150 meters during its fall from the Jos Plateau. This drop is higher than the more popular Victoria falls, which descends approximately 108 meters during its descent.

Farin Ruwa is a Hausa term that means "white water". Farin Ruwa is a description of the nature of the falls written by the Farin Ruwa area's residents. The falls were found in the 1950s by Nigeria's then-British colonial rulers. It is one of Nigeria's tallest waterfalls and stunning sight. This African waterfall is divided into three levels and is surrounded by a lush forest, making it ideal for eco-tourism.

Thomsons Falls, located near Nyahururu town, is one of Kenya's most well-known tourist destinations. Because it was a relatively simple stop on an itinerary that was dominated by animal viewing, Thomson falls, an outstanding 72-meter cascade, was the only waterfall that travelers encountered on their safari in Kenya.

The stunning Ewaso Narok river is located right at the border of the Laikipia and Aberdare Ranges. Above all, on this river, just outside the town, is Thomsons Falls, a famous waterfall. About 2 kilometers from Nyahururu town, it is located along the Nyahururu-Nyeri Highway. As a result, from Nyahururu town, you can either take a taxi or walk the 1 km to Thomson's falls. There is also a paved road that leads to Rumuruti, where the fun really starts.