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Owu Waterfalls
Owa-Kajola, Kwara State · North Central
Photograph: AYOOLA, B.F (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
A tall single-drop waterfall reached on foot through farmland and forest near Owa-Kajola, Kwara State.
Why it matters
One of the tallest waterfalls in western Nigeria, reached on foot through farmland and forest in Kwara State.
History
The falls have long been used by surrounding farming communities and were developed as a state tourism site in the late twentieth century.
What visitors can experience
- Forest walk-in
- Single long drop into a rock pool
- Cool valley microclimate
Responsible travel
Do not swim directly beneath the fall, carry water, and respect farmland on the approach.
Visitors should follow local guidance and community protocols. Do not enter restricted sacred areas, remove artefacts, disturb wildlife or damage archaeological remains.
Location
Owa-Kajola, Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State
The trail is unsurfaced with stream crossings; carry water, avoid swimming under the fall and go with a guide.
Coordinates not confirmed.
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Record last reviewed 2026-08-20 · Limited Information. Where historical accounts differ, we say so rather than presenting one version as settled.
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