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Must-see waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Howick Falls

Howick Falls is a waterfall in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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Howick Falls: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. 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 Howick Falls

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.

How to reach Howick Falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -29.48672, 30.23846. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Howick Falls flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Howick Falls yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Howick Falls?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Howick Falls?

    Nearby: Midmar Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 9 km), Midmar Dam (lake, 9 km), Albert Falls Dam (waterfall, 19 km), Mahatma Gandhi (fort, 23 km), Pietermaritzburg Italian P.O.W. Church (church, 30 km), Fort Nottingham Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 40 km).

    Is Howick Falls worth visiting?

    Howick Falls is listed as a must-see waterfall in South Africa on Spotwander.