Augrabies Falls

Augrabies Falls

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