Notable waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Upper Nkutu Falls
Upper Nkutu Falls is a waterfall in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Upper Nkutu Falls: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Upper Nkutu Falls
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Upper Nkutu Falls — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -29.74817, 30.84889. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Upper Nkutu Falls
- Krantzkloof Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~2 km · Must-see
- Glenholme Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~7 km · Must-see
- iPhithi Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~8 km · Must-see
- Springside Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~10 km · Must-see
- Umhlatuzana Rock Shelter · fort · KwaZulu-Natal · ~14 km · Must-see
- Palmiet Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~14 km · Must-see
- Alverston Game Park · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~15 km · Must-see
- Valley of a Thousand Hills · viewpoint · KwaZulu-Natal · ~17 km · Must-see
- Umgeni River Bird Park · park · KwaZulu-Natal · ~22 km · Must-see
- Jameson Park · park · KwaZulu-Natal · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mitchell Park · park · KwaZulu-Natal · ~22 km · Must-see
- Pigeon Valley · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~23 km · Must-see
- Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~24 km · Must-see
- Moses Mabhida Stadium · attraction · KwaZulu-Natal · ~25 km · Must-see
- Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~25 km · Must-see
- Emmanuel Cathedral · church · KwaZulu-Natal · ~25 km · Must-see
- Grey Street Mosque · dargah · KwaZulu-Natal · ~25 km · Must-see
- The Old Fort · fort · KwaZulu-Natal · ~26 km · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Upper Nkutu Falls
- Albert Falls Dam · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~70 km · Must-see
- Howick Falls · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~82 km · Must-see
- Covenant Waterfall Presbyterian Church · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~1 km
- Waterfall Methodist Church · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~1 km
- Lower Nkutu Falls · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~2 km
- iNgolube Falls · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~2 km
- Nkonka Falls · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~3 km
- Uve Falls · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~3 km
- Ronaldskloof Falls · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~4 km
- Ampath Waterfall Depot · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~4 km
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Frequently asked
Is Upper Nkutu Falls flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Upper Nkutu Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Upper Nkutu Falls?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Upper Nkutu Falls?
Nearby: Krantzkloof Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 2 km), Glenholme Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 7 km), iPhithi Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 8 km), Springside Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 10 km), Umhlatuzana Rock Shelter (fort, 14 km), Palmiet Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 14 km).
Is Upper Nkutu Falls worth visiting?
Upper Nkutu Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in South Africa on Spotwander.