Beautiful waterfalls, a pond where you can swim and jump from a cliff into the water, the water is cold, but there are many brave souls. The path to the waterfall and lake is laid over metal bridges made of rebar (damaged in places) and a concrete path with stones. The nature is beautiful and fascinating. A great place for photo shoots. There are also two bears living in cages at the entrance, as our guide explained, they were picked up as cubs, so they live there.
We were in August 2023. Seeing the swimmers, I quickly ran into the water, it turned out to be quite cool, but it was cool) I think it's the most affordable. the nearest large waterfall in Abkhazia. You should not worry about the bears, from year to year on the spot, it is obvious that they are being watched. They didn't starve to death
A beautiful waterfall where you can swim and jump into it from a ledge next to the waterfall. The water is refreshing. The place is picturesque. You can get there very easily by car. Entrance is paid.
It was in August 2024! The road is so-so! The waterfall itself is good, you can swim, jump off the cliff, the water is not cold! The entrance fee was 300rubles per person! The steps in the cafe are rotten, the road also requires attention in some places! The most unpleasant thing is dirt! There are empty bottles lying around, various kinds of garbage, a lot of trees brought by the stream! A large number of people come to the waterfall, decent money is collected, but they do not go to cleaning and repair, and it even looks like maintenance! There are no barrels for garbage, tourists would litter less on the sides! It's a pity!
A good place, not a long route, a beautiful waterfall and rifts. The water is warmer than in Chernihiv, you can swim under the waterfall, sit and look at it on the rocks or on the trunk of a fallen tree. Some even jump into the bowl of the waterfall from its ledges or the site next to it. Deep enough.
Just for once. The cost is 300. The path to the waterfall is not long. The waterfall itself is one, but big. In May 2021, they could not watch because of the large water, but they walked along the trail on the left for free. In 2024, we looked at the waterfall, but there is only a pointer to the left of the trail. I can't see where to go. Although it was beautiful to walk along the river there. The descent to the parking lot is steep. The toilet is scary.
Great location, convenient access. There is an entrance fee, but it is justified, many metal paths, decking, stairs have been made, without which it would be impossible to get to the waterfall. It is a very picturesque place, the only drawback is "too far from Moscow".
We were in August 2024. The place is beautiful. Ladders and railings are, in principle, comfortable and safe. Admission is 300 rubles per adult. An elderly man is selling tickets at the entrance - a boor and an inadequate one. He yells at any questions and makes claims. Therefore, only two ⭐️
We were there a few days ago. It's +35 in the heat.
The waterfall is excellent, the path to it along the pebbles and stairs, we took a dip, refreshed ourselves. A very beautiful place, definitely a place of 5 ⭐️
This place is naturally overshadowed by fees, a visit to the waterfall of 200 rubles, free for children, parking of 100 rubles, despite this, they came again, and the presence of cubs. I feel very sorry for them .
Local scammers demand money for passage. Without any documents. A man just stands there and collects money. There are rotten steps at the entrance that are about to break.
Wonderful waterfalls, one can say impressive. Nice people work there. We are coming here for the second time. If you are hungry, you can eat in the cafe that is located there, very tasty national dishes. Definitely worth coming here!
Dear travelers, this place is simply fascinating and the entrance for 200 rubles per person did not spoil the impression)
Plus refreshing water and amazing views, all of this is worthy of attention.
The road is mostly paved, but not everywhere. You can safely drive by car.
The guardian angel on the road and with God.
From Sukhum about 20km super beautiful place entrance through the cafe 200r per person kids I don't remember exactly in my opinion up to 5 years free to go 300m 5minut recommend to visit we really liked it!!!
everything is fine, of course ... if you ignore the two cubs in small cages suffering from the heat and probably hungry, since there was a piece of wood collecting food for these unfortunate martyrs. the cashier is doing a good job carrying water in buckets for cubs and does not react with anger to questions. that's what the person who bought them and put them in such a small cage for torment thinks.... and if you put your children in this way....these are not dolls, they are the same creatures as you!!!! they experience pain, longing, etc. really, to what extent can a person be soulless!!!!! I don't feel sorry for you inhumans after that!!! in general, the tour was not crowned with success and nafig this waterfall was not needed after that ... pain and resentment in my soul from my own helplessness ... maybe Russian zoos will be able to redeem them ... I will find out in my city
First of all, real knackers - two big bears sit in a cage meter by meter in the heat, and they are not ashamed to put a jar for money "help for bears". It's immoral to make money like that. But they don't care about these poor animals.
When I started a conversation with a local about these bears, I was showered with mats, insults, etc., and that we stupid tourists had already got them)
So think about whether it's worth supporting tourism in this place
) P.S.: there was a story from them that poor little bears were found in the forest without their mother and they saved them so well, but in fact they would be rescuers if at least the size of the cage allowed the bear to turn around normally and walk around.
Good staff and waterfalls.
The lost phone was returned.
And you can see that they are making a passage.
For reference: The Olginsky waterfalls are demolished after almost every downpour.
Not so long ago there was a picturesque apatkha above the river. About 3 years ago, it was demolished without standing for 2 years.
And the entrance fee is needed only because otherwise you will not go to the waterfall without endangering your life and health
Nicely. Previously, we only reached Chernihiv. We went a little further this year. Very beautiful. The food was very tasty. It's a pity that we didn't find out about such a good place earlier. I recommend.
A trip along the Sukhumi Military Road allows you to get acquainted with the rich nature of Abkhazia. First, with a zone of subtropical, deciduous and coniferous forests, then with colorful alpine meadows and snowy peaks. On 15 km of road in summer you can arrange a "bath day". To do this, you need to descend from the Bolshaya Machara / Didi Machara River. There are many natural recesses in the "bed" - "baths" filled with clear and rather warm water. In the gorge you can observe the Olginsky waterfalls
Entrance is paid, 300 rubles. The road to the waterfalls leaves much to be desired.
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Алексей Ф
Level 16 Local Expert
July 22, 2023
A nice waterfall. For me, it's more beautiful than Chernihiv and Akarmara (lower but closer and more beautiful) . The water is invigorating.You can jump 4-5 meters into the blue water... Rush.. Especially when you get out, you grab the air with your mouth like the last time.))))) We need a decontamination and handrails. Everything is written about bears above.. It doesn't even eat an Eye.
The place was very disappointing! At the entrance, 2 cubs are sitting in a cage in the heat . It 's a pity . People , what are you doing , you should be put in their place !The area with waterfalls is dirty , the water is muddy . We didn't even take a photo.. I wanted to leave there as soon as possible , we do not recommend the place at all .
The place is beautiful, but they charge extra for parking, there is no sign that parking is paid, they take it out of greed and arrogance, put the car in front of the parking lot, let them go into the forest!!! Well, of course, who wants to take a couple of steps for health...
I agree with the reviews about 2 bears, as I saw them poor sitting in a prison cage, there are empty baths without water, they can't run around there, they can't climb, a bear is sitting playing with some kind of piece of plastic. The desire to go and look at the beauty of nature has disappeared.
Keeping wild honeydew in a cage in the heat (thanks for being in the shade at least) is animal husbandry. Beating your chest, shouting that you saved them and it will be worse for them in the nursery - in general, wildness. Living in a two-meter cage without proper maintenance is such a salvation. After what we saw, we turned around and left. Let the rest of the guests decide for themselves.
One of the most picturesque waterfalls of Abkhazia, in our opinion. We were in January 2021 and April 2022 - we were charmed both times! You can get there by any car, from Sukhum the road is asphalt-then a good primer. There is parking and a cafe (closed in winter)
There are 2 bears living in the parking lot - Misha and Masha, handsome!
They charge 200 rubles per person plus 100 for parking. There is no infrastructure, it's hard to give money for it. Besides, I don't see the slightest need to pay for it. It's completely nonsense to charge for parking.Neither tickets nor receipts are clear to whom the money goes.
There are 2 bears in cages in the parking lot in the heat without water, a heartbreaking sight. Next to the cages, collecting money to help the bears. This knifing discouraged the desire to go further and pay these organizers for something.
It's a creepy place, I don't recommend it to anyone if you don't want a spoiled mood. We got there yesterday, left the car higher up and went down on foot. It says: entrance 150 rubles, parking 150 rubles. They came up, at the entrance an impudent Abkhazian began to squeal so that we would pay 150 rubles for the entrance and 150 rubles for the road. I'm talking for the road, are you serious? He: "Yes! You didn't fly here by air, but walked along the road - pay!" We turned around and left before he started demanding payment for us breathing there. The child was shocked by his screams and insults.
After seeing the bears and the boorish treatment of the people who contain them, there is no desire to go to the waterfalls
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September 13, 2022
It's a nice place. But it's completely unsafe! There are no handrails in places from the river side. If you feel dizzy or a child or slippery shoes, that's it..
Before the first tragedy ? Or will they not care about one? They charge money for admission. The wooden flooring and stairs are shaky. Well, it's really hard to go places. And it's hard to miss someone. We were almost empty, it was easier to walk. The waterfall is beautiful, there are no questions.
And here are the bears. A separate topic. 2 animals, wild big animals, I've never seen such eyes of a beaten dog, probably in wild animals, even in a zoo. The cage is small, not even a large aviary, in the heat, the knackers are simple!!!! The disturbance is maximum.
The place itself is beautiful, but it is not safe, it is made by a blunder.
A separate negative review about the two bears. Animal husbandry. 2 large animals in a small cage, in the heat without water.
The place is beautiful if cleaned, which they really don't like to do, even at the height of the tour season. See the photo, if you like it, you can go. The waterfall is good, but the situation is not very good.
Nicely.Entrance is 100 rubles, Parking is 100 rubles, but you can leave the car before going to the waterfalls and go down 200-300 meters on foot.The roads to the waterfall are steep and narrow in places like in the mountains...but any car will get there...