Awhum Waterfall
Awhum, Enugu State
Waterfall in forest near Awhum, close to the Monastery of the Holy Ghost outside Enugu.
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Visiting information
- Address
- Awhum, Enugu State
- Opening information
- Opening times are not published by a source we can verify. Confirm locally before visiting.
- Accessibility
- Accessibility information has not been verified for this place.
- Suggested time
- 2–3 hours
About this place
Awhum Waterfall falls over a large rock outcrop in forest near Awhum, north of Enugu. The site adjoins the Monastery of the Holy Ghost and is reached by a walk down through the forest.
District profile
Awhum
Awhum is a hill community north of Enugu, known for its waterfall and monastery.
Why stay here: It combines a natural waterfall with a working monastic community.
Atmosphere: Peaceful, forested and contemplative.
Around an hour from Enugu; the final approach is on foot.
Airport journey
- Arrival airportAkanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU)
- Travel time30 minutes to Enugu; about an hour to Awhum
- Recommended routeEnugu → Ninth Mile → Awhum
- Traffic informationLight.
- Ride hailing optionsAvailable in Enugu.
- Hotel airport pickupAirport taxis are available.
Nearby attractions
More to explore around Awhum and the wider Enugu State.
Ogbete Main Market EnuguThe central market of Enugu, the main produce and trade floor for the city and surrounding Nkanu and Udi towns. 1–2 hours
Ani-Ozalla Lake Enugu StateA lake at Ozalla with community traditions restricting fishing to particular occasions. Half a day
Nike Lake EnuguA lake on the eastern edge of Enugu with a long-established resort on its shore. Half a day
Ezeagu Tourist Complex Enugu StateA cluster of waterfall, cave and lake sites around Obinofia Ndiuno in Ezeagu, visited together as one circuit. 1–2 hours
Milken Hill NgwoThe escarpment road climbing out of Enugu towards Ngwo, with viewpoints over the coal-city valley. 1–2 hours
Independence Layout EnuguEnugu's administrative and business quarter, laid out around government offices, hotels and tree-lined avenues. 1–2 hours
Iva Valley Coal Mine EnuguThe colliery where the 1949 shooting of striking miners took place, the site that gave Enugu its coal-city identity. 1–2 hours
Opi Lake NsukkaA lake in the Nsukka area used by nearby communities and associated with local fishing custom. Half a day
Recommended district
Awhum
It combines a natural waterfall with a working monastic community.
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Sources and verification
Status: Limited Information. Last reviewed 2026-08-01.
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