Wonder in the wilderness
Published: 17/09/2009 by Habiba Jiwo
About 72km from the capital of the State of Harmony lies a local government with about 11 wards amongst which is a small peaceful Yoruba town blessed with a natural asset where nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees, where the winds blow their own freshness into you while cares drop off like autumn leaves. Coupled with these natures’s bliss is a town with a diverse and attractive culture and most importantly a tourist centre with a beauty of nature whose calmness can make the whole world at peace. This heaven on earth is the popular Owu Falls in Owu Isin Local Government of Kwara State, Ilu Afonja.
Owu Falls has been recognized as the highest and most spectacular water fall in West Africa.
The water fall cascades 330 feet down an escarpment with rocky outcrops to a pool of ice cold water below which gives a beautiful landscape and offers visitors a refreshing atmosphere.Owu Falls is indeed the remedy for those who are afraid, lonely, unhappy ,a place where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Owu Falls is always at its best during rainy season which spans 200 metres across making it a wonderful vacation spot.
However, in Owu Falls you experience award winning attractions whilst staying in top quality accommodation as Owu Falls offers a range of quality assessed accommodation with good quality restaurants. In Owu Falls you are sure of having a wealth of visitor experiences, mixing history every second. Owu Isin Local Government boasts a thriving culture and very welcoming people with over 7 other attractions ranging from historical images, water falls, pretty local villages, shrines, forests and many more.
At Owu Falls you are sure of an action packed and awesome vacation with nature. Owu Falls’s perfect location, memorable vacation experience makes it the perfect destination to host your next vacation. A fun filled and an unforgettable vacation where nature awaits you……
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The Owu Falls
Owu falls.
