Meiringspoort Waterfall
Meiringspoort Waterfall
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Aeronams
Vancouver, Canada66 contributions
Aug 2021
When driving the Swartberg Pass from Prince Albert, we were surprised to see a developed area to our left with parking and some rondawels. We simply had to stop and find out what was to see here! The first thing I noticed was how well taken care of the attraction is and the staff were very friendly. There are clean, safe toilets to use with enough paper and hand soap. The entrance offers plenty of parking, some picnic stone tables with seating, a nice little Karoo garden, tiny museum for a quick lesson on the area, small info office and of course the breathtaking setting of the Swartberg Pass surrounds.
After quickly exploring these, we took a walk up the easy and well demarcated path and as you turn the corner you hear the wonderful roar of the waterfall. The initial sight is beautiful and as you go higher and deeper, it just gets better. You can almost walk up to the main waterfall, but will get sprayed and the rocks are slippery. The water is crisp, cool and clean with the area itself being easy to navigate and even get to the other side across the rocks. I could literally spend all day there to just enjoy this incredible environment.
I would recommend a week day visit as I suspect it gets very busy during the weekend. We were there in August, after the snow has melted and on a Monday morning which offered total freedom to explore and some great pics with nobody spoiling the view.
After quickly exploring these, we took a walk up the easy and well demarcated path and as you turn the corner you hear the wonderful roar of the waterfall. The initial sight is beautiful and as you go higher and deeper, it just gets better. You can almost walk up to the main waterfall, but will get sprayed and the rocks are slippery. The water is crisp, cool and clean with the area itself being easy to navigate and even get to the other side across the rocks. I could literally spend all day there to just enjoy this incredible environment.
I would recommend a week day visit as I suspect it gets very busy during the weekend. We were there in August, after the snow has melted and on a Monday morning which offered total freedom to explore and some great pics with nobody spoiling the view.
Written 24 August 2021
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Annette I
Stellenbosch, South Africa23 contributions
Aug 2022
My friend (she is 84 years old) and I parked in the parking area
We walked to the warfall, there is a rail which one can hold on all the time, which makes it safe
The mountain is beautiful
The place is clean no papers/other rubbish lying around on the way to the waterfall
The waterfall is beautiful, stunning - a place one should really visit. Just take your time walking to the top. There are places that one can stand still and rest
When we came down we used the rest room. It was clean with all the necessities
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Well done to the people responsible for the Meiringspoort Waterfall
We walked to the warfall, there is a rail which one can hold on all the time, which makes it safe
The mountain is beautiful
The place is clean no papers/other rubbish lying around on the way to the waterfall
The waterfall is beautiful, stunning - a place one should really visit. Just take your time walking to the top. There are places that one can stand still and rest
When we came down we used the rest room. It was clean with all the necessities
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Well done to the people responsible for the Meiringspoort Waterfall
Written 18 August 2022
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MichelleBeckley2022
5 contributions
Aug 2022
Beautiful scenery with pleasant, friendly staff. More water than last year, so the falls were more spectacular. Very pretty, indigenous flowers along the walk to the falls. Not to be driven past. A visit to the falls is a must if you are anywhere near the area. Over 60's with mobility issues will find a hiking stick makes this an easier walk during wet weather than using the handrails provided, which are great when its dry.
Written 6 September 2022
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Natasha D
Cape Town Central, South Africa253 contributions
Dec 2019
The pass to get to the falls is absolutely beautiful. When you get to the falls, there is a small museum at the bottom that you can spend a few minutes in. The walk to the falls is 200m up roughly cut steps in the stone. It is a 200m climb of about 20 degree slope, then a short climb down to the falls.
Wear comfy shoes to climb on the rocks. While it is lovely, we visited on Boxing Day, and the pools were filled with locals who were so drunk they could hardly stand. Now I understand why there is one death a year there.
Wear comfy shoes to climb on the rocks. While it is lovely, we visited on Boxing Day, and the pools were filled with locals who were so drunk they could hardly stand. Now I understand why there is one death a year there.
Written 9 January 2020
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Kim Windvogel
Johannesburg, South Africa99 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
On the third day of our roadtrip we decided to give the N1 a skip, and take the back route to Cape Town from Prince Albert. This route which uses roads like The Swartberg Pass, and R62 through Oudsthoorn, Barrydale, Montagu, Ashton, Robertson and Worcester is definitely more scenic and definitely worth the extra 2 hours on the road.
One of the stops include the Meiringspoort waterfall, about 30 to 40 minutes outside of Prince Albert.
There is significant signage as you near the entrance to the waterfall so slow down when you start seeing you're close. There is safe parking out of the road for those wanting to take a swimming break. There is a short walk to the waterfall up some stairs, it isn't too strenuous, but you will feel your heartrate increasing. If you're stuggling. Take frequent breaks and look out onto the magnificent mountains in the pass. There's no rush to get to the water.
The water is crisp and fresh, and worth the stop. I love Meiringapoort Waterfall.
One of the stops include the Meiringspoort waterfall, about 30 to 40 minutes outside of Prince Albert.
There is significant signage as you near the entrance to the waterfall so slow down when you start seeing you're close. There is safe parking out of the road for those wanting to take a swimming break. There is a short walk to the waterfall up some stairs, it isn't too strenuous, but you will feel your heartrate increasing. If you're stuggling. Take frequent breaks and look out onto the magnificent mountains in the pass. There's no rush to get to the water.
The water is crisp and fresh, and worth the stop. I love Meiringapoort Waterfall.
Written 6 January 2024
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DMB500
Gifhorn, Germany579 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Close to the road is this beautiful waterfall. A lot of history is available to read in the rooms before you go through the gate to walk towards the fall. There are people mostly young people which climbing up the rocks to jump into the pool below the waterfall. Worse a stop if you driving by. Specially if you also read the history of building and renewal of the roads leading to the fall in the past . Amazing the amount of money increasing over the decades to current last roadworks. Beware of snakes if you go to the waterfall!
Written 5 February 2020
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92lauren
United Kingdom89 contributions
Jan 2021
Driving through Meiringspoort is defiantly an experience as it has breathtaking mountains surrounding the road and multiple rivers that you drive over.
The parking lot, toilets and general area for the waterfall are very well maintained with very friendly staff who will let you know if they have any weather coming in. To get to the waterfall its a very short hike over a pathway that's been built and upon reaching the waterfall you are able to walk down onto the rocks.
The waterfall itself is very pretty and would have been a very nice spot to sit and relax for a short while if the general area around the waterfall hadn't smelt like urine.
The parking lot, toilets and general area for the waterfall are very well maintained with very friendly staff who will let you know if they have any weather coming in. To get to the waterfall its a very short hike over a pathway that's been built and upon reaching the waterfall you are able to walk down onto the rocks.
The waterfall itself is very pretty and would have been a very nice spot to sit and relax for a short while if the general area around the waterfall hadn't smelt like urine.
Written 16 January 2021
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MissMarlys
Pretoria, South Africa35 contributions
Dec 2019
Who would have thought that there would be a waterfall in the middle of the Karoo?
While driving through the Meiringspoort Pass, we stopped at the waterfall. My partner had visited in the past, altough it was a cold and rainy day that time. The walk to the falls is not strenuous at all. I managed quite well in my flip flops. Moving between the pools can be a little tricky as the rocks are very smooth and slippery. The water is ice cold and provides a refreshing break from the Karoo dust and heat, even just by putting your feet in the water. Sitting on a rock, surrounded by mountains, you can't help but feel like you're surrounded by majesty.
While driving through the Meiringspoort Pass, we stopped at the waterfall. My partner had visited in the past, altough it was a cold and rainy day that time. The walk to the falls is not strenuous at all. I managed quite well in my flip flops. Moving between the pools can be a little tricky as the rocks are very smooth and slippery. The water is ice cold and provides a refreshing break from the Karoo dust and heat, even just by putting your feet in the water. Sitting on a rock, surrounded by mountains, you can't help but feel like you're surrounded by majesty.
Written 6 January 2020
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Emielke
Cape Town Central, South Africa248 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Very scenic drive to a well kept spot. Neat parking and ablutions (on both sides of the road) and a visitors centre. A very short uphill walk with a rail to the waterfall. Almost feels like you didn’t earn your swim and the beautiful site after such a short walk.
Written 13 December 2022
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Malkoppie
South Africa1 607 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
We stopped at the clean and well maintained parking area provided. Toilets are kept clean and the little info centre serves as a fair little museum. It seemed very safe to leave your cars there as there is cleaning staff who were friendly and polite. It is a short, easy walk to the waterfall, maybe about 300m. It can easily be done by elderly people too, just take it slow. At the waterfall itself, you can clamber across rocks and even take a swim if you please. Otherwise just sit or stand and take in the beautiful scenery. People were swimming, others were tanning higher up against the rocks. It seemed quite safe. If you rush, you could see it all in probably 15 minutes. We took it slower but did not waste time as we had plenty of driving still to our destination. The stop probably took us 30-35 minutes. Or you could spend the day!
Written 3 November 2016
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Is the vehicles safe regarding breakins at meiringspoort falls
Written 4 February 2023
There is a picnic spot near to the falls, next to the river, but the falls are not visible from there. You have to walk to the waterfall.
Written 5 February 2023
Is there braai facilities available at the falls
Written 24 December 2016
No, unfortunately not. Picnic is the answer. Take all with you. No stalls or anything
Written 31 December 2016
Bonjours à vous
J`aimerais savoir si la saison des plûits a commencé en novembre. Je serai dans la région due 4 au 6 nov
l`endroit me semble bien beau merci
Bonne journée Pauline
Written 11 June 2015
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