Augrabies Falls
Augrabies Falls is a waterfall in South Africa, 55.8 m tall on the Orange River.
- Height
- 55.8 m
- Type
- Cascade
- River / watercourse
- Orange River
In the early 1920s the soldier, adventurer and statesman Deneys Reitz swam up the plunge pool and into the cavern behind the falls, laying a claim to have been the first person to do so and live.
Details
- Type
- Cascade
- Height
- 183 ft
- Location
- Kai ǃGarib Local Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa
- Watercourse
- Orange River
- Average Flow
- 11050 ft3
- Average Width
- 80 ft
- Photo Caption
- Augrabies Falls
Questions about Augrabies Falls
Where is Augrabies Falls?
Augrabies Falls is in South Africa.
How tall is Augrabies Falls?
Augrabies Falls is 55.8 m tall.
What river is Augrabies Falls on?
Augrabies Falls is on the Orange River.