The walk to Argyle Falls takes about 20 to 30 minutes through beautiful tropical forest. Along the way, guides point out orchids, giant ferns, and sometimes small river fish darting through the clear water. The air gets cooler and the sound of rushing water gets louder as you get closer.
When you arrive, the waterfall drops in three separate cascades over smooth rocks before landing in a natural pool at the bottom. Visitors can swim in the pool and even stand under the lower tiers of the falls, feeling the cool water rushing over them like a very enthusiastic shower.
The rocks around the falls are covered in bright green moss, and the spray from the water keeps everything damp and cool. Tree ferns — which look like palm trees but are actually giant ferns — tower above the pools, giving the whole scene a prehistoric, jungle feel.
Local guides know the falls well and love sharing stories about the birds and plants along the trail. They can identify the calls of different birds just by listening, and some know where to find tiny tree frogs hiding on leaves beside the path.