Augrabies Falls – The Augrabies Falls National Park waterfall has recorded 427 cubic metres per second as the majestic Oranje River cascaded down the 56-metre waterfall.
“The normal flow at the Falls is usually between 30 and 50 cubic metre per second and the recent rain over the whole country resulted in more water being released from the Vaal and Gariep Dams,” explained South African National Parks (SANParks) on Thursday, (10 April 2025).
“This caused the increase of the Orange River water levels from normal flow to the recent 427 cubic metre per second.
SANParks said information received from the Department of Water and Sanitation indicates that the flow will likely increase to 3000 cubic metres per second.
The flow is expected to peak at Augrabies Falls National Park on 18 April 2025, just in time to provide a magnificent showcase during the Easter Holidays.
“The flow will stay this high for the following 14 days and then gradually decrease,” predicted SANParks.
“With these high water levels, it is safe to predict that The Augrabies Falls National Park will definitely be roaring with sound again and a sight to behold for the next couple of weeks.
“So come and #LiveYourWild at our spectacular South African National Park.”
Augrabies Falls National Park is a national park located around the Augrabies Falls, about 120 km west of Upington in the Northern Cape.
For more information and to book accommodation online please visit our website at http://www.sanparks.org or call the Park directly at: 054 452 9205.
