The ledge
Several arms of water.
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Boali Falls is a waterfall on the Mbali River near the town of Boali, in the Ombella-Mpoko prefecture of the Central African Republic. It is about 50 metres high and one of the best-known sights in the country, and people from the capital, Bangui, come here on day trips. Since the 1950s the falls have been used to make electricity for Bangui, through a dam and power station on the river. Because of this, the water level changes with the station's needs, and Lonely Planet notes that the water is usually released on Sundays so that visitors can see the falls in full flow. You see brown and white water pouring over a wide rock ledge in several arms, breaking on dark red rocks and rushing into a narrow wooded gorge. Thick spray rises over the gorge, a viewing platform with a metal railing runs along the edge, and green grass and large boulders surround it. It is about 80 km from Bangui in a straight line. The flow is strongest in the rainy season, and the rocks near the edge are slippery, so stay behind the railing. The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to this area, so read the current advice before any planning.
Several arms of water.
Over the gorge.
At the foot.
Near Boali, Ombella-Mpoko, Central African Republic
A power station uses the river, and the water is usually released on Sundays.
Yes, the UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to the Central African Republic outside Bangui.