Waterfalls

Jangkar Waterfall is a multi-level waterfall set in the dense jungle close to the Indonesian border. It's a true nature gem with big boulders, deep drops, and emerald green jungle pools to cool off in after the strenuous, and at times neckbreaking, climb up. There are apparently 23 levels, whereof level 1, 2 and 7 are the most spectacular. Getting to the top (and back) is an overnight adventure. Jangkar Waterfall is not easy to get to. First, you need to get to Kampong Jangkar, which is bit of a journey itself. There you can find a local guide who will lead you through people's gardens, small pepper and rubber fields, and lush jungle before you reach the bottom of the fall. If you have a motorbike - and you dare - you can do the first part of the trek towards the fall on wheels, which is stupid but lots of fun.

Alexandra Falls Viewpoint is another impressive waterfall viewpoint on the southern tourist circuit. There are two waterfalls, one right at the main viewpoint partly obscured by the dense vegetation, and one on the far side of the gorge (picture). From the top of a wooden platform you get even more amazing views over the southeastern part of Mauritius.

The viewpoint for this waterfall is included in the entrance to the Seven Coloured Earth. It's actually a very dramatic waterfall that plunges 95 m down a vertical cliff covered in jungle.

Gorge Viewpoint is a viewpoint with a fantastic 180 degrees panoramic view over some of Black River Gorges National Park. On clear days, the view will stretch all the way to the coast. To the far right of the viewing area, a waterfall drops off the mountain wall and into the dense jungle below.

Kepirohi Waterfall is a beautiful cascading waterfall with a refreshing natural pool. Unfortunately, they are building a less pretty concrete fence and viewing platform, but it's probably to accommodate the increasing number of visitors. As Kepirohi Waterfall is located close to Nan Madol, a tour normally combines those.

This waterfall is the closest to Kolonia and can be reached by shared taxi or even walking. The jungle setting behind the owner's house is beautiful and tranquil with views to mountain tops. The trail is well kept with picnic areas. There are two natural pools, a upper and lower, which are perfect for a refreshing dip.

The road to Epupa is long and dusty, and it is difficult to imagine anything but more dust and rock at the end of it. So when the green riverine valley that contains Epupa appears beyond the crest of a hill, its lushness makes it seem almost surreal. Epupa itself is a ramshack town, with a few camps and some tin houses. The Cunene River is the lifeblood of the region, and rafting trips are one of the most popular activities for visitors. The river also forms the border to Angola - it is possible to visit an island in the middle of the river, which a sign proclaims to be part of Angola. A few hundred metres downstream from the village are the Epupa Falls, a breathtaking series of waterfalls best viewed from the hilltop just west of Epupa. This also provides the best view of Epupa village. Guided tours will be offered to visitors, but are unnecessary - it is an easy walk to do on your own. Epupa is inhabited primarily by the Himba, who most likely attract more tourists than the falls do. This part of Namibia is a true wilderness, and the rewards of making this journey are well worth the effort.

Norway in general, and Geirangerfjord in particular, boasts some of Europe’s most beautiful waterfalls. Some of them are almost too easy to access – all you have to do to see them is stop your car and open your window. Others, like the Seven Sisters, require a boat trip and (for the best possible view) a steep hike. According to legend, the Seven Sisters – seven streams, each forming its own waterfall – were seven girls, dancing playfully down the side of the mountain. Across the fjord stands the much more powerful Suitor, who – not surprisingly – was a man seeking to court the sisters. Be that as it may, these waterfalls are worth almost any effort to get close to them – the fleeting view provided from ferries and cruise ships is not enough to really appreciate the beauty and raw power of them, so try a sea kayak instead!

Vøringsfossen is perhaps the best known waterfall in Norway. Here the water plunges 182 down from the Hardangervidda plateau to the Måbødalen Valley below. There is a network of platforms at the top with the most hair-raising views. The network includes a bridge which crosses Bjoreio River right before the drop.
You can also hike to the base at the waterfall from either Fossatromma (3.7 km one way) or Storegjel (1.7 km one way) along the old road.

This waterfall doesn't have a name. It's a three tier waterfall, which lies next to the Gilgit-Phander road a bit north of Ghizer. The small parking area is a 5 minutes 4x4 drive from the road, and from there it's a 10 minutes light hike.