Nature & LandscapeWaterfallNature & WildlifeAdventure & Beaches
Owu Waterfalls
Owa-Kajola, Kwara State
A tall single-drop waterfall reached on foot through farmland and forest near Owa-Kajola, Kwara State.
AYOOLA, B.F (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA 4.0
Visiting information
- Address
- Owa-Kajola, Ifelodun LGA, Kwara 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
- Half a day including the walk
Open in Google Maps Coordinates not confirmed for this place.
About this place
The falls have long been used by surrounding farming communities and were developed as a state tourism site in the late twentieth century.
Airport journey
- Arrival airportIlorin International Airport (ILR)
- Travel time20 minutes to Ilorin; about an hour to Esie
- Recommended routeIlorin → Offa road → Esie
- Traffic informationLight.
- Ride hailing optionsAvailable in Ilorin.
- Hotel airport pickupAirport taxis are available.
Nearby attractions
More to explore around Owa-Kajola and the wider Kwara State.
Dada Pottery, Ilorin IlorinA long-established Ilorin pottery quarter where traditional hand-built ceramics are made. 1–2 hours
Sobi Hill IlorinA prominent hill on the edge of Ilorin, climbed for views over the city. 1–2 hours
Ilorin Central Mosque IlorinIlorin's principal Friday mosque and a landmark of the city's Islamic scholarly heritage. 1–2 hours
Emir of Ilorin's Palace IlorinThe seat of the Emir of Ilorin and the ceremonial centre of the city's traditional authority. 1–2 hours
Kwara State Museum, Ilorin IlorinState museum holding archaeological and ethnographic material from the Kwara region. 1–2 hours
Oja Oba Market, Ilorin IlorinThe central market beside the Emir's palace, trading produce, textiles and local foods. 1–2 hours
Esie Museum EsieNigeria's first museum, opened in 1945 to hold the soapstone figures found at Esie. 1.5–2 hours
Plan the rest of your visit
Build an itinerary around this district, or check what Nigeria requires for entry before you travel.
Sources and verification
Status: Limited Information. Last reviewed 2026-08-20.
Public reference listing (Owu Falls)VisitAfrica publishes discovery and cultural information. We do not sell tickets, tours or accommodation, and we do not publish prices or ratings.