Waterfalls

The Togitogiga Waterfalls are a series of gentle waterfalls, which are located within a recreation reserve, which means there are picnic fales. The short walk from the parking area is beautiful through lush jungle. You can swim and jump from the lower falls.

This waterfall is a part of the Water Tunnel Hike, but deserve its own entry. The waterfall is about 17 m tall and is located between the first and the second tunnel.

As you approach Principe's Ecological Zone, you will see O Que Pipi Waterfall plunge out of the jungle in the distance. To reach the pool, you will need to hike uphill for about an hour through dense jungle. It's not a difficult hike, but the trail can get dangerous slippery when wet, so wear sturdy footwear. As you finally get to the base, you will get soaked in the spray. As this is Principe, nobody knows the exact height, but about 30 m. The natural pool offers a refreshing dip before you head back the same way. Though locals will tell you different, you don't need a guide, but you do need a ride to the trail start. There are signs and even a rope for the tricky section. If going with a guide, you will also need to pay 5 euro per pax for the national park fee.

The central highlands have many waterfalls, but São Nicolau Waterfall is probably one of the easiest to reach, as it's right next to the road. The winding and bumpy mountain road has beautiful views over green gardens and lush jungle and is a destination of its own. There is a natural pool at the base, where you can take a chilled dip.

One of the Transkei’s best-kept secrets is the coastal village of Mbotyi. Set on the banks of the Mbotyi River, this charming community and the incredible nature that surrounds it are worth a visit. Spend days exploring the Ntsubane forest, one of the largest indigenous forests in all of South Africa. Countless paths will lead you through this lush forest, home to a diverse bird population that includes the endangered Cape Parrot. Along with its forests and isolated beaches, the Mbotyi area is spoilt with seven waterfalls, including the spectacular Magwa Falls and Angel Falls. A great trek is up the towering gorge to the base of the 110 m Fraser Falls where you can cool off in its crisp rock pools. All the falls are worth a visit, however, Waterfall Bluff is the must-see. The coastal hike to this marvel is half the fun for you will pass some surreal rock formations including the ominous Cathedral Rock. Of course, the highlight is Waterfall Bluff. This raging 60 m waterfall that empties into the Indian Ocean will have you at a loss for words upon your arrival.

These smallish waterfalls are beautiful set with a chilled pool at the base. They are privately own and the owner has managed to create a lovely vibe on his ground with fruits trees and medical herbs. There is a second pool on the ground which is fun to fool around in.

Sault Waterfall is considered to be the most scenic waterfall in St. Lucia. It's about 20 m high, thought nobody seems to have measure it, and drops into a nice pool, before it flows down some rocks and into the river. During winter (dry season) the cascade might have been reduced to no more than a dribble. Though it's a known waterfall for locals and tourists alike, you rarely meet more than a handful of other people here. To find Sault Waterfall head inland from Dennery, pass the Zip-line adventure park, a few hundred meters down the road a shelter will mark the start of the trail. The hike into the waterfalls takes no more than 10 min.

Tobago has several waterfalls, where Argyle Waterfall is the biggest with a 54 m drop in total. It cascade down four steps, each with a chilled rock pool below where you can take a dip. The setting is equal spectacular, in a protected rainforest. The only way to reach the waterfall is by a 15 minutes walk from the parking lot at the ticket office - and some scrambling, if you want to reach the higher levels.

With a height of 91.5 m Maracas Waterfall is the highest waterfall in Trinidad (and Tobago). The drop is straight down and it's hard to grasp the height just by standing at the rocky base. You can take a dip in the pool below or a shower under the cascade, though it might only be a spray during dry season (winter). Maracas Waterfall can only be reached by hiking. There is a car park and a seating area at the beginning of the trail, from where it will take no more than 20 minutes hiking one-way. After 5 minutes there is a side trail to the right, which leads to tree-tiers cascade with larger pools.

The eastern part of Uganda is rather flat. But close to the border with Kenya, Mount Elgon massif rises like a wall, on which flanks is located the village of Sipi. The area offers stunning views of Mount Elgon, of the seemingly endless surrounding plains, some sharp cliffs, many terraced hills, and of course the chief attraction: the waterfalls. The three main falls (around 95, 70 and 80 m drops) can all be taken in from the southernmost point in Sipi, but each one should be viewed up close for they all offer something unique, be it a gorgeous backdrop, a background cave or lush vegetation. A visit to all of them can be done in a two to four hour walk involving some downhill sliding in muddy trails (if in rainy conditions), caves, coffee plantations, friendly people and incredible landscape in every direction. A must-see in Uganda.