Ranked #1 in Heritage Sites · Ilorin
Owu Waterfall
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Sources and dates
- Listing source: Google Places; record fetched 2 October 2026.
- Listing fields compared on 9 September 2026. This compares the stored name, address, phone, website, status and hours.
- 6 Google rating/review records held, 6 with written text; newest published 5 June 2026.
- Review records fetched 9 September 2026.
- Stored review analysis updated 30 May 2026.
- Ranking computed 15 September 2026.
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What our review analysis found
Highest waterfall in West Africa with a challenging hike through scenic landscapes.
- scenic hike
- cold drinkable water
- bad road access
- affordable entry fee
- swimming opportunity
Stored review sentiment: Strongly positive.
Analysis updated 30 May 2026. This summarises Google review text, not a recent visit or confirmation of services. The excerpts below may differ from the reviews used for that analysis.
Why this is ranked #1 in Heritage Sites in Ilorin
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Score by dimension ▾
Composite score 71.4 of 100
- Google rating86
- Review volume74
- Review recency76
- Profile completeness33
- Review sentiment78
- Verification0
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About
Owu Waterfall is one of the heritage Sites in Ilorin, located at 84RR+4VG, Oke Aba 251105, Kwara, Nigeria. Its recorded Google rating is 4.4 stars from 168 reviews.
On Google, Owu Waterfall is listed under Tourist attraction.
Google ratings and review excerpts
- Muneef A.4 months ago4.0 out of 5 stars
I went there on the 28th of June, 2025. The road access wasn't really okay. Though construction is on going in some part before getting to Owa Onire town. But from the town to the Owu fall is like a farm land route. It's good for hiking experience. But security isn't guaranteed…
- Abdulquadri B.1 year ago3.0 out of 5 stars
I visited the very highest waterfall in west Africa located in oowu, Ilorin kwara state. The view is very nice actually and I had fun there because I didn't go alone. There were like 26 of us that went there. I took an extra cloth with me for swimming. But seriously our…
- Muneef A.1 year ago4.0 out of 5 stars
The road access wasn't really okay. Though construction is on going in some part before getting to Owa Onire town. But from the town to the Owu fall is like a farm land route. Though it's good for hiking but the road seems not secured. It was a great experience all through.
- Tosin O.3 years ago5.0 out of 5 stars
My journey to Owu Waterfalls in Kwara state was a captivating exploration of nature's grandeur. Trekking through 5 kilometers of scenic landscapes, I marveled at the diverse flora and fauna, each view offering a new perspective on the beauty that surrounded me. As I finally…
- omotayo J.3 years ago4.0 out of 5 stars
My experience to Owu fall was a sweet and beautiful one, came in with lots of energy... A fee of 500 naira per person(March 2023) to see the fall is paid at the village that leads to the fall. I will advise that one goes there well before noon. The road to the waterfall from…
- Queen B.5 years ago5.0 out of 5 stars
I totally love this waterfall in kwara state, its called owu waterfalls and the entire area is so beautiful. Its in a remote village that is all shades of beauty. We hiked for over an hour to get to it but it was very worth it when we got there. The cold water from the falls is…
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Owu Waterfall: quick answers
- What is Owu Waterfall's phone number?
- You can reach Owu Waterfall on 0706 678 6299.
- Where is Owu Waterfall located?
- Owu Waterfall is located at 84RR+4VG, Oke Aba 251105, Kwara, Nigeria.
- What are Owu Waterfall's opening hours?
- Monday: Open 24 hours; Tuesday: Open 24 hours; Wednesday: Open 24 hours; Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: Open 24 hours; Saturday: Open 24 hours; Sunday: Open 24 hours.
- Does Owu Waterfall have reviews?
- Yes. Owu Waterfall is rated 4.4★ from 168 Google reviews on Ranked.
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