World’s Tallest Waterfalls

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#10 Epupa Falls



The Epupa falls are located at the Kunene River, bordering Namibia and Angola in the Kaokoland area. 

The falls are fored by a series of cascades that drop for about 60m over a distance of approximately 1.5 km. 

It even reaches a total of about 500m at one point. The falls are also known as Monte Negro Falls in Angola. 

The name Epupa is a word in the Herero language meaning plumes of spray created by falling water.


#9 Olo’upena Falls



Olo’upena Falls, situated on the northeastern part of the island of Molokai, in Maui County, is the tallest waterfall in Hawaii. 

It is also the highest waterfall in the entire United States Measuring a vertical drop of 2953 feet, it cascades down the steep slopes on the northern side of Molokai Island. 

Plus, the currents cause a series of consecutive falls from the cliff’s edge, creating a truly extraordinary sight.


#8 Yosemite Falls



Although Niagara Falls is the most famous, Yosemite Falls is also one of the tallest waterfalls in North America, at 739 meters (2424 feet). 

To see this spectacular cascade, head to Yosemite National Park, one of the most popular nature destinations in the western United States.


#7 Vinnufallet




Next up on our list of 10 of the world’s tallest waterfalls is the Vinnufallet Waterfall, in Norway. 
This waterfall boasts the title of the highest waterfall in Europe, with a depth of 865 meters (2837 feet). 
Located near the town of Sunndalsøra, accessing it’s very easy, so you have no excuse not to visit on your next trip to Norway.


#6 Skógafoss




The Skógafoss waterfall is certainly one of Iceland’s most popular attractions. 
This impressive waterfall, featuring a drop of more than 60 meters (190 feet), is located in one of the country’s most impressive landscapes. 
Water cascades over a bed of black stones that contrast with the emerald-green color of the slopes. 
This breathtaking scenery even appeared in the popular series, Vikings.


#5 Niagara Falls




Niagara Falls, located on the border between the United States and Canada. 
Its fame is not due to its height, 52 meters (170 feet), but rather for its amplitude and its 3,000 tons of water per second of fall. 
We recommend a trip to Niagara Falls from Toronto or New York.


#4 Iguazu Falls




The Iguazu Falls are one of the most impressive natural landscapes in the world and a favorite destination for any traveler going to Brazil or Argentina. 
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it can be visited from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides, both perfect to enjoy its famous path to the Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat).


#3 Victoria Falls




Victoria Falls Is a waterfall on the Zambezi River in southern Africa, which provides habitat for several unique species of plants and animals. 
It is located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe and is one of the world's largest waterfalls, with a width of 1,708 m (5,604 ft).


#2 Tugela Falls




Tugela Falls is a complex of seasonal waterfalls located in the Drakensberg (Dragon's Mountains) of Royal Natal National Park in KwaZulu-Natal Province, Republic of South Africa. 
According to some measurements, it is the world's tallest waterfall. 
A revisited validation of waterfall measurements is not available, and there's still uncertainty whether Tugela or Venezuela's Angel Falls is the tallest (both measurements were taken at considerable distance from the two waterfalls).


#1  Angel Falls




Angel Falls in Venezuela is considered the highest waterfall in the world, featuring a plunge of more than 800 meters (2624 feet). 
This epic waterfall was found in 1933, when aviator James Angel was flying over the Venezuelan jungle. 
From that moment on, it went not surprisingly from being a secret of the Pemón indigenous people to an authentic icon of the country.

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