Special getaways at Nigeria’s falls
Nigeria’s extensive and rich landscape is immensely blessed with picturesque waterfalls cascading down mountain and hill tops, through rocks and onto rivers of flowing waters. But the waters, most likely, against their will have remained ‘calm’ as many of them have over the years seen less and less of tourists from home and abroad to […]
Nigeria’s extensive and rich landscape is immensely blessed with picturesque waterfalls cascading down mountain and hill tops, through rocks and onto rivers of flowing waters.
But the waters, most likely, against their will have remained ‘calm’ as many of them have over the years seen less and less of tourists from home and abroad to cause them to rumble.
Erin Ijesha Waterfalls: Located in Osun State. Erin Ijesha Waterfalls encompassed in mountains is described as ‘a whole new experience with nature’. Also known as Olumirin Waterfall, it is one of the very few water bodies where fresh prawns thrive and has some feel of wildlife touch to it.
Layered on seven plains, with each providing an equally great view of the scenery, the freshness of the water is said to be ‘energizing if you have the mettle to get to the last and seventh level. The view is most intriguing. The final and seventh level lies at the peak of the Falls. It also hosts a settlement where many of its inhabitants have lived for several years.’
Kwa Falls: Cross River State has a lot more to offer than its annual December Christmas festival. Barely an hour drive from the Calabar metropolis is Kwa Falls. The Falls was host to beauty pageants during the 2006 Miss World pageantry.
Sheltered by deep green canopies of leaves, the Kwa Falls sits in a narrow, steep gorge on the headwaters of the Kwa River. From there it forcefully snakes down a foundation of rocks strong enough to take on the strength with which it pours down.
‘A deep plunge pool forms at the bottom of the waterfall, which before deforestation, was hidden under the thick canopy of the tropical rainforest.’
Assop Falls: The fact that Plateau State is labeled home of tourism comes alive with its many tourist sites of which the Assop Falls is one. The Falls is considered the most notable of Nigeria’s many waterfalls.
Located at about 62 – 64 kilometers from Jos city, Assop Falls has become a popular tourist choice for lovers of rock climbing, swimmers, picnickers and relaxation spot for many. It is also reputable for its scenery which has served as backdrop for many movies, adverts and soap operas. The impressive gush of water from great heights combines to give the environment the perfect ambiance holidaymakers need to enjoy their stay.
The water gushes from an impressive height providing a beautiful sight.
Kurra Falls: Also in Plateau State is the famous Kurra Falls spanning 77 kilometres in the Jos axis. It is not just a tourist site but is historic for being the host to the Plateau’s first hydroelectric power station.
Standing tall in magnificence and elegance, Kurra falls is well landscaped with lakes, rocks, and great weather which are suitable for water sports and camping.
Gurara Falls: Niger state, the power state is home to the much talked about Gurara Falls. Well located on the outskirts of Minna town, this piece of beauty is something to behold this season as the rains draw near. Statistics show that ‘the falls span over 200 meters across with a sheer drop of 30 meters, which creates a dazzling rainbow effect as the water cascades over the top into a cloud of spray below.’
Other sites include Mait Sirga Falls in Kaduna State, Enemebia Falls in Benue State and Ipole-Iloro Water Falls in Ekiti State amongst others.
Waterfalls are great holiday destinations and provide opportunities for fun seekers to re-align with nature and reinvigorate energy and general wellness.