Notable waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Mpithi Falls
Mpithi Falls is a waterfall in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Mpithi 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 Mpithi 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.
Visiting Mpithi Falls: tips
- Stay on marked paths: rocks near falls are slippery.
- Flow is strongest in the wet season or during snowmelt.
How to reach Mpithi Falls — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -29.77068, 30.82427. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Mpithi Falls
- Krantzkloof Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~2 km · Must-see
- Glenholme Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~4 km · Must-see
- iPhithi Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~4 km · Must-see
- Springside Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~6 km · Must-see
- Umhlatuzana Rock Shelter · fort · KwaZulu-Natal · ~10 km · Must-see
- Alverston Game Park · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~11 km · Must-see
- Valley of a Thousand Hills · viewpoint · KwaZulu-Natal · ~14 km · Must-see
- Palmiet Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~15 km · Must-see
- Pigeon Valley · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~24 km · Must-see
- Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~24 km · Must-see
- Jameson Park · park · KwaZulu-Natal · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mitchell Park · park · KwaZulu-Natal · ~24 km · Must-see
- Umgeni River Bird Park · park · KwaZulu-Natal · ~24 km · Must-see
- Emmanuel Cathedral · church · KwaZulu-Natal · ~26 km · Must-see
- Grey Street Mosque · dargah · KwaZulu-Natal · ~26 km · Must-see
- Moses Mabhida Stadium · attraction · KwaZulu-Natal · ~26 km · Must-see
- Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve · sanctuary · KwaZulu-Natal · ~26 km · Must-see
- The Old Fort · fort · KwaZulu-Natal · ~27 km · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Mpithi Falls
- Albert Falls Dam · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~70 km · Must-see
- Howick Falls · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~81 km · Must-see
- Kloof Falls · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~1 km
- iNgungumbane Falls · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~1 km
- Ronaldskloof Falls · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~2 km
- Nkonka Falls · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~2 km
- Waterfall @ Giba Gorge · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~3 km
- Ampath Waterfall Depot · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~3 km
- iNgolube Falls · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~3 km
- Waterfall Methodist Church · waterfall · KwaZulu-Natal · ~3 km
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Mpithi 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 Mpithi Falls?
Nearby: Krantzkloof Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 2 km), Glenholme Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 4 km), iPhithi Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 4 km), Springside Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 6 km), Umhlatuzana Rock Shelter (fort, 10 km), Alverston Game Park (sanctuary, 11 km).
Is Mpithi Falls worth visiting?
Mpithi Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in South Africa on Spotwander.