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Cascades

The Cascades is a dramatic waterfall feature located on the Crocodile River within the Lowveld National Botanical Garden in South Africa.

Here the Crocodile River cuts down through granite bedrock, forming a narrow gorge before the waters tumble over falls within the garden's boundaries.

Known as the Nelspruit Cascades, this waterfall is considered a spectacular sight when flowing at full volume.

The surrounding landscape also offers viewpoints overlooking the confluence of the Crocodile and Nels Rivers, where both waterways meet before continuing their descent over the falls.


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