The American pop group TLC told us, “don’t go chasing waterfalls,” but we just couldn’t help ourselves – there are so many magnificent photographs of waterfalls in our collection! We selected 15 of the most stunning waterfalls from around the world that draw in photographers, tourists, and nature lovers for their mesmerizing natural beauty.
Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
Located on the Zambezi River at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders of the world. It’s recognized as the largest waterfall and also produces the largest sheet of falling water in the world.
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Iguazu Falls in Argentina/Brazil
Located at the border of Argentina and Brazil on the Iguazu river, a series of small islands divides these falls into several waterfalls and cataracts. Legend has it that an angry deity created the falls after his would-be wife fled in a canoe with her mortal lover.
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Angel Falls in Venezuela
Located in Canaima National Park in Venezuela, Angel Falls is the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall and one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions.
Kaieteur Falls in Guyana
Located on the Potaro River in the Amazon rainforest, Kaieteur Falls is the world’s most powerful and largest single drop waterfall by volume in the world.
Niagara Falls in USA/Canada
Situated on the border of Ontario, Canada and New York in the United States, Niagara Falls consists of three waterfalls renowned for their natural beauty and serving as an important source of hydroelectric power. The falls are especially spectacular on summer nights when they’re illuminated with a kaleidoscope of lights.
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Gullfoss (Golden Falls) in Iceland
One of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland, Gulfoss flows over a wide curved three-step “staircase” before plunging deep into a crevice. Along with Þingvellir and the geysers of Haukadalur, it makes up the Golden Triangle, a popular tourist day trip.
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Plitvice Falls in Croatia
Located in the majestic Plitvice Lakes National Park, there are two waterfalls known as the Veliki slap and the Galovački buk. The park draws over 1 million visitors a year.
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Detian Falls, Vietnam
Straddling the border between Vietnam and China, Deitian is the name for two waterfalls on the Quây Sơn River that are popular tourist destinations in both countries.
Jog Falls, India
Located in the Karnataka state of India, the Jog Falls is the second largest plunge waterfall in the country, and one of the largest in the world. It’s a major tourist attraction as well as a source for hydroelectric power.
Ouzoud Waterfalls, Morocco
Located in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, the Ouzoud is the second largest waterfall in Africa, and a popular day trip for tourists, making it one of Morocco’s most popular destinations.
Rhine Falls, Switzerland
Located in the High Rhine of Switzerland, the Rhine is the largest plain waterfall in Europe and has been a tourist magnet for centuries.
Jim Jim Falls, Australia
Located in the UNESCO World Heritage site, Kakadu National Park in Australia, Jim Jim Falls is an impressive 850 ft plunge waterfall best viewed from the air during the wet season.
The Jiulong (nine dragon waterfalls), China
The Jiulong in northeast of Luoping County, Qujing City are known as the Nine Dragon Waterfalls because the 10 cascading falls are said to look like a silver dragon against the bucolic green mountains.
