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If most beautiful and highest waterfalls attract any specific group of people, then they would definitely be avid travelers and nature explorers such as myself. There is much joy to be found in the vicinity of nature’s gems that waterfalls truly are. There’s nothing like waking up to the sound of water rushing from the towering waterfalls, accompanied by sounds of birds and other creatures calling these spectacular landscapes their home. Undoubtedly, there is so much to be gained from visiting a waterfall that it simply must be on your to-do list. As is the case with many other traveling destinations, there are good and better locations to be visited, which is why we’ve compiled this list. So here it goes, the most beautiful and the highest waterfalls around the globe!
1. Angel Falls
2. Tugela Falls
3. Three Sister Falls
Three Sister Falls is also known as Tres Hermanas. This waterfall is located in South America which is full of adventure. Facts about this fall. Total Height – 914 meters How to reach – Visitors need to reach the Cordillera Oriental by any means of transportation. It is located in the Republic of Peru, South America.
4. Olo’upena Falls
Oloupena Falls is surrounded by huge mountains on both sides. Unfortunately, the waterfall doesn’t have much water running through it. It massive height caries little significance considering how little water there is here, but it’s a beautiful location none the less. Some facts about this fall: Total height – 900 meters How to reach – Visitors will need to reach Oloupena in the Hawaii state of USA. Read more: What Happened to Detroit?
5. Yumbilla Falls
6. Vinnufossen
7. Balåifossen Falls
This waterfall drops down a 3000-foot cliff into the waters of the Osafjorden, a tributary of the upper reaches of Hardangerfjorden. The falls appear to be fed primarily by several small lakes and tarns, but it’s likely that seasonal snowfields contribute the majority of the stream’s water. For that very reason, there’s far less to see here during the summer and fall, so if you plan on visiting Balåifossen, make plans for the winter. Read more: Citizens of Antarctica The falls are best seen from a road on the opposite side of the fjord which leads to the head of the fjord at the town of Osa. Height – 850 meters Tallest single drop – 452 meter Location – Osafjorden, Ulvik, Hordaland, Norway
8. Pu’uka’oku Falls
The north coast of Molokai has the tallest sea cliffs in the world. Water will come crashing down a cliff 2755 feet tall, causing for a spectacular display of nature’s raw power. Total Height – 840 Meters Location –Waiehu, Hawai, USA
9. James Bruce Falls
10. Browne Falls
The tallest waterfall in New Zealand, Browne Falls is a magnificent sight to behold. It appears that the falls are fairly consistently sloped, but there may be a single drop in the range of 600-700 feet near the top of the falls. The height of this waterfall is more commonly listed as 2031 feet, however, the topographic maps indicate this to be an underestimate. Total Height – 836 meters Tallest single drop – 244 meters Location – Doubtful Sound, Fiordland National Park, South Island, New Zealand
