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Waterfall in Augrabies Falls National Park
Tourists who have travelled to Augrabies Falls National Park in the Northern Cape say the experience is breathtaking. The park has recorded a dramatic increase in water volumes, with the waterfall reaching an impressive flow rate of 3 991 cubic metres per second as the Orange River plunges over the iconic 56-metre-high falls.
Typically, the flow at the falls ranges between 30 and 50 cubic metres per second. The last time the park recorded 4,000 cubic metres per second was in 2011.
Some visitors say it was an incredible experience,
“We came to visit the falls to show our children who have not been here before, as well the experience is fantastic. I have not seen it in many years like this.”
“Today, my plan was just to come and relax here at Augrabies waterfall. The experience here is very nice.”
Augrabies Falls National Park spokesperson in the Northern Cape, Angela Isaks, says due to the rising water levels, certain sections of the park have been temporarily closed for visitors’ safety. Only three of the park’s viewing decks remain open, while the others have been closed as a precaution.”
Isaks adds that the falls have recorded water volumes of 3 991 cubic metres per second following good rains upstream. “It’s the first time since 2011 that Augrabies has put on such a spectacular show.”
Isaks says the safety of visitors is paramount, “It’s bad, but it’s also good. At this stage, we are at almost 4 000 cubic, we didn’t expect this. Whenever it is 3 000 plus, or when it is like this, visitors can’t get a good experience. Unfortunately for the safety of our guests, we had to close some of the access roads, so visitors don’t have access to all the roads.
Augrabies Falls National Park flowing at 4200 cumecs. Hundreds of tourists are streaming to the falls, despite several viewing point closed due to safety concerns. The normal flow is at 50 cumecs per second. #SABCNews pic.twitter.com/kKdV8SKyzr
— Ulrich Hendriks (@UlrichHendriks) May 3, 2025
