Natuur en water in Vrijstaat

Nature and Water Wonders

This collection highlights the vast water infrastructure and natural cascades of South Africa’s central interior. It features engineering giants like the Gariep Dam, the country's largest reservoir, and the Vanderkloof Dam on the Orange River. The list also includes the dramatic vertical drops of the Drakensberg range, such as the seasonal Thukela Falls—one of the world's tallest—and the secluded Gudu and Mahai falls within the Royal Natal National Park. These sites demonstrate the region's reliance on the Orange, Vaal, and Caledon river systems.