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1. Admiral's Waterfalls
2. Tugela Falls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Pathfinder742885
Getting to Sentinel Peak with a private car is super hard, a 4x4 is recommended. Great hike! The trail is clearly visible, I went up the gully and down on the chain ladders. Taking breaks every now and then helps with the hike. It rained while we were at the waterfall and there was lightning (well that was scary hahaha)
3. Waterfall Bluff
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By W9673RAraymondm
There are only 19 places in the world where water falls straight into the ocean. Waterfall Bluff is one of them. Two more are within a hike of here. How to describe this place? It almost feels like a spiritual journey- it's so beautiful. Even a year later, it brings a smile to my face. The best way to get here, involves a 14K hike, but you will hardly notice. The hike goes through the most pristine beaches in the world, with soft sand and clear waters, gentle undulating hills and fords a couple of streams. The ocean is visible most of the way, and with some luck you will see tons of dolphins from shore. This part of the world is very sparsely populated, but we came across one or two villagers and school kids. Do take your time to stop and take in the views from the hills. Behind you, the african savanna spreading as far as the eye can see, stopping dramatically in steep sea side cliffs. The birds sing. A cow moos. The hardest question you will face today is where to have lunch. Will you stop by the small streams, go for a dip and bath in the rocks? Or will you wait for the natural caves around Waterfall Bluff, and eat while listening to the waves bellow, cooled by the soft mist of the waterfall? Maybe you will snack on the way back. Scoot over to the cliff edge and let your feet dangle looking out to Cathedral rock, and the dolphins bellow. To get here, I drove up from Mthatha to Mbotyi. I left my car at Dingezwene Backpackers Village (+27 (71) 253-4469), where the sole owner a motherly woman called Ma Pumla, was simply wonderful. My visit would not have been possibly without Chickoya Sisanda's (+27 (83) 874-9857) help. Chickoya knows the unmarked cattle tracks that make up the path from Mbotyi to Waterfall Bluff and is well known around here which is important for safety. Above all, he is a warm human being, incredibly knowledgeable about the species of birds, snakes, fish and trees, as well as the history of the area and the people. It really was a blessing to share lunch with such a wonderful human being in such a beautiful place.
4. Montrose Falls
5. Phiphidi Waterfall
6. Meiringspoort Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By owen-koskos - Graskop, South Africa
What an absolutely stunning drive, very very clean, lovely streams of water and the staff very friendly. Just a pity about speeding cars and trucks driving through.
7. Kaaimans Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Dave1q
This is a must-do trip in the area, but be warned it gets very crowded in season between 10am-3pm. If you more peace go early or late! Dont miss a swim in the perfect clean water.
8. Debengeni Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By tsheozamoloto2006
Just watching the falls is beautiful. The sound of the water is refreshing to the souls. One can just sit and listen to the beautiful sound of the water and the birds. The place is clean, and there are various spots were people can have a picnic. The area is safe with visible guards who helps with parking etc. Nature at its best.
9. Lone Creek Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 288 reviews
Reviewed By nasihasurtee - Johannesburg, South Africa
The waterfall will take your breath away with its natural beauty and is something truly exceptional to behold. It is easily accessible, about 200m walk from the parking. Can get a bit crowded though. There is also picnic facilities near the falls to make the visit even more worthwhile for the price paid.
10. Krantzkloof Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By iggy1987 - Coventry, United Kingdom
The reserve has a number of walks with varying degrees of difficulty It would take more than a number of visits to complete them all The sights are wonderful with great photography opportunities Well worth a visit
