Ten waterfall location in Nigeria you never new existed

Nigeria which is the giant of Africa is blessed with many natural landmarks and wildlife reserved.

In today's world, one of the calmest places to go and relax with your buddy is a waterfall. Nigeria is blessed with an amazing waterfall in which you never even thought existed.

Let's look at the top 10 waterfall location in Nigeria!

Before that let quickly look at what's the meaning of waterfall - A waterfall is a natural downfall of river water down a cliff. It is a tremendous cascade of fresh water flowing down high cliffs into a larger river or sea. A waterfall location is always very cold with a cool breeze. It is mostly used as a place for relaxation, entertainment, videos covering, photos shooting and academic research.

10) The Erin-Ijesha Waterfall

The Erin-Ijesha natural waterfall is located at Erin-Ijesha town of Osun State in the South-Western part of Nigeria.

9) The Farin Ruwa Waterfall

This waterfall is located at the border of Bokkos LGA in Plateau State and Wamba LGA of Nassarawa State of Nigeria. The name Farin Ruwa means “white waters” in the Hausa language. The Drain Tues waterfall happens to be the source where some table-water companies come to bottle water for marketing.

8) The Gurara Waterfall

The Gurara Waterfall is located 3 kilometres from the Minna-Suleja road and about 30 minutes’ drive from the nation’s capital, Abuja. It has a breadth of about 200 meters and cascades down a drop of 30 meters during the rainy season.

7) The Awhum Waterfall

This Waterfall is located at Enugu 9th Mile highway and about 30 minutes’ drive from Enugu State in the Eastern part of Nigeria.

This area is protected by a nearby Catholic Monastery, so people do not destroy its beauty.

This waterfall is supplied by an uninterrupted river stream that flows down a rugged cliff and through a gorgeous forest. This place is the best one to visit in Enugu for social and tourism delights.

6) The Owu Waterfall

The Owu waterfall can be found in Ifelodun LGA of Kwara State, Nigeria. It is one of the most beautiful waterfalls to visit in the South-Western part of Nigeria. If you're visiting this part of the state in Nigeria you might consider checking out its environs.

5) The Assop Waterfall

The Assop Waterfall is located at Plateau State and about 64 kilometres from Jos, the capital of the state.

It is along the Jos-Abuja road. It is one of the best natural attractions for tourists and fun-lovers in the Northern-Central part of Nigeria.

The Assop Waterfall is perfect for picnicking, bird-watching, sightseeing, swimming, and other social entertainments during festive seasons.

4) The Agbokim Waterfall

The Agbokim Waterfall is situated nearly 315 kilometres from Calabar in the Cross-River State of Nigeria.

It is about 17 kilometres from Ikom, the nearest village in Etung LGA and very close to the Nigerian-Cameroon border.

The alluring and captivating serenity of the waterfall makes it a first choice among tourists from neighbouring states, and many visitors have been lucky to catch a rainbow across the aura of the waterfall at specific times of the year.

3) The Kwa Waterfall

The Kwa Waterfall is situated in the Cross River National Park and derives its source from the Kwa River not too far from Calabar, the state’s capital.

The tropical position of this waterfall amidst the rainforest and vegetative park makes it a delight to visitors who want to explore it at any time of the year.

You will enjoy the foaming waterfall if you happen to visit it during the rainy season when most of the river is overflowing.

2) The Obudu Waterfall

The Obudu Waterfall is not as big or large as the other waterfalls in Nigeria, but still, it represents a fascinating sight at the Obudu Mountain close to the Obudu Cattle Ranch resort in the Eastern part of Nigeria.

Being a natural resort, wild animals such as gorillas, monkeys, and rare birds usually visit this waterfall for a drink. This makes it more fascinating to visitors who like to have photo sessions and picnics around the area.

1) The Matsirga Waterfall

The Matsirga Waterfall is situated in Kafanchan in Kaduna State in the Northern part of Nigeria. The cascade derives its source from the springs of water above Kagoro hills and it cascades off the cliffs to about 25 meters below to a pool that flows off into the surrounding hills.

The waterfall is a combination of four different waterfalls streaming down in a picturesque fashion that continues to fascinate all tourists who visit the site.