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Notable waterfall · Northern Cape, South Africa

Main Falls

Main Falls is a waterfall in Northern Cape, South Africa.

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Main 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 Main 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 Main Falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -28.59158, 20.34050. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Main Falls flowing now?

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

    What is the best time to visit Main 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 Main Falls?

    Nearby: Augrabies Falls (waterfall, 0 km), Lenhoff se Eiland (river spot, 2 km), Twin Falls (waterfall, 2 km), Korra-Eiland (river spot, 2 km), Oseiland (river spot, 3 km), Klaaseiland (river spot, 3 km).

    Is Main Falls worth visiting?

    Main Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in South Africa on Spotwander.