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Notable waterfall · Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe

Shay Falls

Shay Falls is a waterfall in Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe.

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Shay 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 Shay 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 Shay Falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -16.85588, 28.35389. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Shay Falls flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Shay Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Shay 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 Shay Falls?

    Nearby: Matusadona National Park (sanctuary, 38 km), Lake Kariba (lake, 47 km), Lake Kariba (lake, 66 km), Kariba Dam (lake, 72 km), Fig Tree Falls (waterfall, 0 km), Hyena Falls (waterfall, 1 km).

    Is Shay Falls worth visiting?

    Shay Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Zimbabwe on Spotwander.