The Augrabies Falls is a waterfall on the Orange River, the largest river in South Africa. Since 1966 the waterfall, set in a desolate and rugged milieu, is enclosed by the Augrabies Falls National Park. The falls are around 183 feet in height. Some sources cite an approximate height of 480 feet; this is actually the height from the base of the canyon to the top of the walls…
The Augrabies Falls is a waterfall on the Orange River, the largest river in South Africa. Since 1966 the waterfall, set in a desolate and rugged milieu, is enclosed by the Augrabies Falls National Park. The falls are around 183 feet in height. Some sources cite an approximate height of 480 feet; this is actually the height from the base of the canyon to the top of the walls, not that of the falls themselves.
Location: Kai ǃGarib Local Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa
Total height: 56 metres (183 ft)
Average width: 24 metres (80 ft)
Watercourse: Orange River
Average flow rate: 313 cubic metres (11,050 cu ft)
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