Tugela Falls: Quick Facts

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Tall, narrow Tugela Falls cascades down steep cliffs of the green and rocky Amphitheatre formation in the Drakensberg mountains, Royal Natal National Park, South Africa.

Map of southern Africa highlighting the location of Tugela Falls in eastern South Africa, near the border with Lesotho. Surrounding countries including Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini are labeled, with a small inset globe showing the region's position in Africa.

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