Kadishi+waterfall

The Kadishi waterfall is the second tallest waterfall in the world. With water falling from 660 feet above, it is amazing to see in person. This waterfall is also a tufa waterfall. A tufa waterfall is formed when water running over dolomite rock absorbs calcium, and deposits rock formations more rapidly than they erode the surrounding rock. This process is why the waterfall has so many cool rock formations and shapes around it.

The really cool thing about the Kadishi waterfall is that over time the water has eroded the rock and carved something that looks like a frowning face made of rock, which the water runs down making it look like it's weeping. Therefore, the waterfall got the nickname, 'the weeping face of nature'. This waterfall can be found in Blyde River Canyon and is perhaps one of the best parts of the canyon to see in person. The Kadishi Waterfall is located where the Kadishi stream flows into the Blyderiverspoort Dam in the Blyde River Canyon. The Kadishi trail, leads past the waterfall which really shows how beautiful the waterfall is.