Howick Falls

- 29.48666666666730.238888888889Koordinaten: 29 ° 29 ' 12 " S, 30 ° 14' 20" E

Howick Falls ( zulu kwaNogqaza, "the Great" or "place of the Great") is a waterfall of Mngeni River at Howick in the South African province of KwaZulu -Natal. It is 119 meters high. The name comes from the city. This was after the Colonial Secretary in London, Earl Grey, named the then recently the title of Lord Howick obtained.

Tourism

The Howick Falls is one of the most important tourist attractions of the Midlands. Access to the waterfall is easy. There is a lookout point with a rest area. In the area there are some trails that run around the basin of the waterfall and along the Mngeni. The Mngeni flows to the waterfall through a valley, where the Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve is. In addition to over 250 different species of birds, nature park is also home to zebra, giraffe and various antelope species.

Mythological significance

For many of the Zulu Howick case is a dangerous and magical place. In the basin are evil spirits dwell and a Inkanyamba, a giant snake-like creature. The Zulu come here to pray or sacrifice. Only the Sangoma may approach the basin. All others should run the risk of being eaten by Inkanyamba.

Swell

• Howick Falls. Midlands Reservations, accessed on 14 June 2010 (English ).