10 wondrous waterfalls in Africa

Getting in to nature is good for body and soul. Besides the soothing effect of watching and listening to water move, waterfalls are surrounded by negative ions that have a positive effect on the body, such as revitalizing cell metabolism and enhancing immune function.

Here are 10 waterfalls from all over Africa that will hopefully inspire you to seek out or nearest falls.

1. Blue Nile Falls, Ethiopia

 

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Blue Nile Falls – Ethiopia #Nile #BlueNile #Waterfall #ethiopia #nile #bluenilefalls #waterfall #waterfalls #laketana #tana

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Blue Nile Falls 🇪🇹 . . #bluenilefalls #bluenile #ethiopia #africa #nile #river #waterfall #nature #water #travel #instatravel

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2. Kalandula Falls, Angola

 

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The majesty! #KalandulaFalls 👍🏾 #Angola #africa #travel #beautifulplaces #wanderlust #waterfalls #travelmogo RP @checkoutafrica – “Why is it you can never hope to describe the emotion Africa creates? You are lifted. Out of whatever pit, unbound from whatever tie, released from whatever fear. You are lifted and you see it all from above.” Kalandula Falls, Angola [reposted @viewsofangola]

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3. Kongou Falls, Gabon

 

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Final photo of the ‘big’ Kongou Falls on the Ivindo River before journeying on to Lopé National Park. . . . . . . . . #travel #adventure #wanderlust #travelblog #travelblogger #instablogger #instatravel #instavacation #instatraveller #igtraveller #travelgram #travelporn #travelinspiration #instagood #instadaily #potd #Nikon #gabon #africa #Ivindo #IvindoNP #waterfall #kongoufalls #kongou #nature #lowaboots #neverstopexploring

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4. Lumangwe Falls, Zambia

 

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@africanexpeditions – Awesome sunset at Lumangwe Falls, doesn’t get any better!! #4×4 #africa #africa4x4 #selfdrive4x4 #zambia #water #lumangwefalls #travelling #campandtravel #explorezambia #picoftheday #instapic #sunset – #zambianhype #Africa #proudlyzambian

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#lumangwefalls #travel

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5. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

 

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The locals call Victoria Falls “Mosi-oa-Tunya” which means “The Smoke that Thunders”. I had the pleasure of visiting during rainy season and the falls lived up to its native name with thunderous sounds and a vast mass of water causing a dense mist. #victoriafalls #mosioatunya #nature #waterfall #water #landscape #zambezi #zambia

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The mighty Victoria Falls never ceases to take our breath away. Whether on foot during a guided tour, or from the great heights of a helicopter during the famous ‘flight of angels’ • #matetsi #matetsivictoriafalls #matetsimagic #victoriafalls #zim #zimbabwe

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6. Wli Agumatsa, Gabon

 

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The Wli Agumatsa waterfalls, the highest in West Africa, right next to the Togo border . . #wli #wlifalls #wlifallsghana #wliagumatsa #wliagumatsafalls #waterfall #Ghana #ghanatravel #ghananature #voltaregion #volta #togo #togoborder #travels

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7. Lofoi Falls, Democratic Republic of Congo

 

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آبشار لوفوی نام دیگر این جاذبه زیبای طبیعی ناودانهای كالابا و یا ناودانهای لوفوی است.برای دیدن آن باید به پارك ملی كاندولان اُ در استان كاتانگای كشور جمهوری دموكراتیك كنگو بروید.این آبشار با 165 متر ارتفاع بزرگترین آبشار منطقه آفریقای مركزی می باشد و آب آن به درون رود لوفوی می ریزد. #LofoiFalls #Katanga #Congo #Tmocomrade

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Could this be Lofoi falls?… Travel DR Congo | ” The holy waterfall” | 📷 @abel_kavanagh | #ycfnow #ycongofab #southkivu #drc #lofoifalls #waterfall #nature #worldwonders

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8. Ouzoud Falls, Morocco

 

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#dwanderlustic #ouzoudfalls #marrakech #morocco #africa #seetheworld

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Äventyr ⛰ 🐒 . . . . . #vacation #vacationmode #adventure #waterfall #ouzoud #ouzoudwaterfalls #morocco

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9. Howick Falls, South Africa

 

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The impressive Howick Falls plunges 95 meters down into the Umgeni River💦 We imagined it being located a bit desolated, but in reality it’s right in the center of the town Howick, so we barely had to leave our car to get this view. This waterfall is great for the lazy ones😅👌 What’s your favorite waterfall? . . . . . . . . #waterfall #waterfallwednesday #howickfalls #kwazulunatal #sandstone #lush #escarpment #ig_travel #passionpassport #passportready #stunning_shots #lppathfinders #keepexploring #travelbug #travelsouthafrica #meetsouthafrica #beautifuldestinations #river #wonderful_places #nature_of_our_world #travelgram #spectacular #waterfallsofinstagram #waterfalling #waterfallphotography #instapassport #ig_southafrica #rejseliv #travelcaptures

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10. Wadi El Rayan, Egypt

These falls are rather dinky compared to the others (although reportedly the biggest in the country) and join two man-made lakes in a natural depression in the western desert region of Egypt.

 

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#wadielrayan #relaxing #traviling

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#wadielrayan #elfayoum #egypt

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