Dominica really turned out to be one of our favourite outdoor destinations – apart from stretches of beautiful jungle, serene mountain lakes and wide empty beaches, we came across an incredible amount of amazing waterfalls on the island.
It is said that there are 365 big and small rivers on Dominica – one for every day of the year and this seems to be true: No matter what part of the island we were wandering through, we constantly stumbled on some beautiful cascade.
This also means that it’s hard to choose which of these natural spectacles to check out if you don’t have a lot of time on the island. Here’s my list of the five waterfalls on Dominica you definitely shouldn’t miss.
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The 5 Must-Visit Waterfalls on Dominica
Victoria Falls
These falls near Delices can be reached by an adventurous hike along (and through) the Riviere Blanche River. With a height of around 50 m (or 165 ft) and a higher flow rate than most other falls on the island, it was definitely the most impressive waterfall we came across on the island.
Another thing I liked was a chance to try some of the tasty ital food at the Zion Valley “Rastarant”, which is located near the trailhead to the falls.
How to Get There
Victoria Falls are located near the village of Delices on Dominica’s southeastern coast. Minibuses starting in Roseau’s Hanover Street near the New Market go there infrequently. Otherwise, you can hitch-hike there along the coastal road from Rosalie or Riviere Cyrique.
Read more about the hike to Victoria Falls here
Middleham Falls
At 70m or 230 ft. these are some of the tallest waterfalls on the island and another one we found quite impressive. They can be reached by following a beautiful trail through the jungle near Laudat village, and if you don’t mind the chilly water, you can take a swim in the pool at the bottom (We refrained this time).
It’s a good idea to combine a visit to Middleham Falls with some of the other natural attractions around Laudat, especially Freshwater and Boeri Lake or Titou Gorge.
How to Get There
The trailhead starts close to Laudat village, which can be reached by an infrequent minibus connection from Roseau’s King George V. Street (near Astaphans Supermarket). Alternatively, you can get there by hiking part of Waitukubuli Trail Section 4 from Trafalgar to Laudat.
Read more about the hike to Middleham Falls here
Wavine Cyrique
As far as the surroundings are concerned, I think this waterfall has the greatest location on the island. It tumbles down straight into the Ocean from a cliff at the back of a beautiful palm-fringed tropical beach.
The downside (or upside for adventurous falks like us) is the somehwat complicated and slightly dangerous trail leading down the cliff to the falls. Especially the sectiosn involving rope ladders are certainly not for the faint-hearted, but I promise you: once you get there, you won’t regret the effort.
How to Get There
The trailhead in Riviere Cyrique can be reached by minibuses starting in Roseau’s Kennedy Avenue (close to the Arawak House of Culture) or from Hanover Street near the New Market (the latter continue on further south to Delices and Victoria Falls).
Read more about the hike to Wavine Cyrique here.
Trafalgar Falls
These impressive twin falls are some of the most accessible natural attractions on Dominica, which means it’s best best to get here early or late in the day to avoid the crowds (at least on days when the cruise ships dock in Roseau).
The Falls are located close to the village of the same name, which is also a good base for day trips into Morne Trois Pitons National Park. I recommend combining a visit to Trafalgar Falls with a visit to the nearby Papillote Botanical Gardens, for a stroll through the garden and a swim in their warm springs.
How to Get There
The falls are located directly to the east of Trafalgar, close to the road leading to Wotten Waven. Minibuses to Trafalgar start in Roseau’s King George V Street (near Astaphans Supermarket).
Alternatively, I recommend staying in Trafalgar for a couple of days and using the village as a base for day-trips into the National Park. Keep your eyes peeled for Agoutis in the area – we spotted one on the road to the falls.
Heads up: The falls are occasionally closed to anyone but Cruise Ship Visitors on some days. If you want to make sure, you can pre-book your ticket here, which allows you to visit the Falls even as an independent traveller on those days. To avoid cruise ship days, you can check the schedule here.
Spanny Falls
This is the smallest waterfall on the list, but what it lacks in size, Spanny Falls more than makes up in atmosphere. It’s located in an absolutely beautiful clearing in the rainforest at the northern tip of Morne Trois Pitons National Park and it’s a great spot to hang around for a bit and do some wildlife watching in the jungle.
You can also easily combine a trip to Spanny Falls with the hike to nearby Jacko Steps, but also with a climb to the top of Morne Trois Pitons or even a visit to the Emerald Pool, especially if you have your own transport.
How to Get There
The trailhead for Spanny Falls is located close to the village of Pont Cassé. Any Minibus running along the Roseau-Castle Bruce Road can drop you off there.
Other Waterfalls on Dominica Worth Visiting
With so many cool waterfalls, it’s really hard to pick only five. There are a number of smaller waterfalls that are worth checking out, mostly for their beautiful natural surroundings. For instane, I really liked Dernier Falls near Grand Fond and Jacko Falls near Pont Cassé.
The Emerald Pool also features a small waterfall and is a must-visit spot in its own right. Otherwise, I found a big part of the charm came from tracking through the jungle and all of a sudden stumbling across a small cascade in the middle of nowhere.
There are a few of those in the forest near Rosalie – Coco Cascades and Flocky Falls can both be reached by hiking through tributaries of Clarke’s River, while the Morgan River Falls are located close to Wavine Cyrique.
Lastly, there’s Sari Sari Falls, which are supposedly very impressive. I didn’t have time to check them out myself, so you’ll have to take other traveller’s words for it. They can be found close to the town of La Plaine, about halfway between Rosalie and Delices on Dominica’s southeastern coast.
Map of Dominica’s Top Waterfalls
This map shows the location of all the waterfalls mentioned in the post. My Top 5 waterfalls on the island are marked with dark red markers, the other mentioned waterfalls with bright orange ones.
See also
The 5 Best Beaches on Dominica
The 10 Best Things to Do in Dominica – Sights You Shouldn’t Miss on the Nature Isle
The Perfect One Week Dominica Itinerary – Including Hotels for Every Budget
You have your information wrong about sari sari falls ,it’s located in laplaine.
I’m from laplaine.
Hi Malal,
thanks for your comment! I always appreciate input. As I’ve written, I didn’t have a chance to check out Sari Sari Falls myself. What exactly did I get wrong about it?