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Notable waterfall · Eastern Cape, South Africa

First Falls

First Falls is a waterfall in Eastern Cape, South Africa.

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First 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 First 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 First Falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -31.60000, 28.81778. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is First Falls flowing now?

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

    What is the best time to visit First 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 First Falls?

    Nearby: Kumajaba Pass (viewpoint, 56 km), Hluleka Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 65 km), Mpande Bay (beach, 68 km), Hole-in-the-Wall (attraction, 70 km), Nelson Mandela Museum (museum, 4 km), Kwa-Mcwabeni Waterfalls (waterfall, 8 km).

    Is First Falls worth visiting?

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