Top 10 Waterfalls in Georgia
Georgia packs the Greater and Lesser Caucasus, deep limestone canyons, and the humid subtropical region of Samegrelo and Adjara into a small country, producing waterfalls of real variety. Snowmelt from the high Caucasus feeds powerful spring cascades; karst canyons in the west hold turquoise pools; and the wet Black Sea side runs lush year round. Most mountain falls peak in spring melt (May to June). The selection below spans the country. All ten are on the map.
1. Kinchkha Waterfall, Imereti
The Kinchkha falls near Kutaisi in Imereti drop in two main tiers totalling about 70 metres into a forested canyon, among the tallest in Georgia. A viewing platform overlooks the gorge. Fed by karst streams and snowmelt, it is strongest in spring; nearby is the Okatse canyon walkway, making a popular combined day trip from Kutaisi.
2. Martvili Canyon Waterfalls, Samegrelo
The Martvili canyon (Gachedili) in Samegrelo is a limestone gorge where the Abasha river drops over small falls into vivid turquoise pools, navigable by boat between green walls. Once a bathing place of the Dadiani nobility, it is now one of Georgia's most popular natural attractions. Fed by karst water, it runs year round; the colour is most vivid in clear weather.
3. Okatse Waterfall, Imereti
The Okatse falls near Kutaisi drop through a canyon famous for its cliff-edge walkway, a metal path bolted to the gorge wall high above the river. The falls and the dizzying canyon walk together make one of western Georgia's signature outings. Fed by karst and snowmelt, the falls are strongest in spring.
4. Mirveti Waterfall, Adjara
The Mirveti falls near Batumi in subtropical Adjara drop about 12 metres into a pool in dense green forest, beside an old arched stone bridge from the Queen Tamar era. Reached by a short walk, it combines a waterfall, historic architecture, and lush vegetation. Fed by the wet Adjaran hills, it runs year round, fullest after rain.
5. Makhuntseti Waterfall, Adjara
The Makhuntseti falls near Batumi drop about 20 metres in subtropical Adjara, beside another medieval Tamar-era arched bridge over the Adjaristsqali river. Easily reached from Batumi, it is a popular day trip combining waterfall, bridge, and local wine tasting. Fed by the wet coastal mountains, it runs year round.
6. Kazbegi region falls (Gveleti), Mtskheta-Mtianeti
The Gveleti falls near Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) in the high Caucasus drop through a rocky gorge below the towering peaks near the Russian border. A short but rough trail reaches them. Fed by snowmelt from the high mountains around Mount Kazbek, they are strongest in late spring and summer melt; a fine addition to a Kazbegi trip.
7. Shdugra Waterfall, Svaneti
The Shdugra (Shdughra) falls in upper Svaneti near Mestia drop a long way down a cliff fed by glacial meltwater from the high Caucasus, reached by a hike up the Mazeri valley toward the Ushba glacier. The remote high-mountain setting, beneath some of the Caucasus's most dramatic peaks, makes it a reward for trekkers. Strongest in summer melt.
8. "Black Rock" / Tobavarchkhili area, Samegrelo
The high lakes and cliffs of the Tobavarchkhili (Silver Lake) area in upper Samegrelo feed cascades through remote Caucasus terrain, reached only by multi-day trek. These falls, fed by snowmelt and high-mountain lakes, run in summer and reward serious hikers with some of the wildest scenery in western Georgia.
9. Ortachala / Tetri Tba area falls, Lesser Caucasus
In the Lesser Caucasus of southern Georgia, near Borjomi and Bakuriani, streams from forested highlands feed cascades through the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. These falls, set among mineral springs and spruce forest, are reached by trail and run strongest in spring melt; they pair with the spa town of Borjomi.
10. Ninoskhevi Waterfall, Kakheti
The Ninoskhevi falls in the Kakheti region, on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus near the Lagodekhi reserve, drop through dense forest on a long trail into the protected wilderness. Fed by snowmelt and rain in the Lagodekhi protected area, they run strongest in spring; a highlight for hikers in Georgia's wine country.
Planning a Georgia waterfall trip
Imereti and Samegrelo around Kutaisi (Kinchkha, Martvili, Okatse) form the densest and most accessible cluster, easily combined in a day or two. Adjara near Batumi (Mirveti, Makhuntseti) pairs waterfalls with the subtropical Black Sea coast. The high Caucasus (Gveleti at Kazbegi, Shdugra in Svaneti) belongs to mountain-trekking trips and peaks in summer melt. Spring (May to June) is generally the strongest season for snowmelt-fed falls.
Waterfalls and Queen Tamar's bridges
A charming feature of Adjara's waterfalls is their pairing with medieval arched stone bridges, many attributed to the era of Queen Tamar (late 12th to early 13th century), Georgia's golden age. At Mirveti and Makhuntseti, a single graceful stone arch spans the river just beside the falls, built without mortar and still standing after eight centuries. These bridges were part of a network linking mountain communities, and their survival beside the falls creates a landscape where natural beauty and medieval engineering meet. For travellers, they add a layer of history to a waterfall visit that few other countries can match, and they make Adjara's accessible falls especially rewarding.
Explore on the map
Every waterfall above is plotted on the interactive map — filter to plan a Kutaisi-based trip to the Imereti canyons, an Adjara coast outing, or a high-Caucasus trek to Svaneti and Kazbegi.