The awe-inspiring falls, also known as Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls is an assemblage of seven distinct cascades located on the south western slopes of the lush Effon Ridge, in Erin-Ijesha town, Osun state Nigeria. The gigantic Ridge constitutes a conspicuous eye-catcher for every traveller along the Ilesa-Akure expressway, as it towers into the distant skyline, forming a spectacular backrest for the sleepy towns of Erin-Ijesha and Erinmo in Osun state.
Seven layers of rocks and seven waterfalls. The water flows majestically among the rocks and splashes down with great force on the vegetation around.
This is the most visited tourist site in Nigeria today. Over 100,000 visitors between January and November in 2024, no other tourist site has had that level of patronage.
It’s believed by people of Erin-Ijesa that the waterfalls exude from a big pot located at the top of the ridge.
The waterfall is a whole new exciting and awe inspiring experience with nature. Each step of the waterfall has a flowing fountain that marks the mystical nature of the place. The Olumirin Waterfall is one of natural wonders of the world. At the outset, you will find nothing unique, but as you climb the uphill plain, which is on seven levels, you will have breathtaking views of nature, boundless amount of nature stored.
At all the levels, the views are spectacular; you will also find the water refreshing. However the seventh level is somewhat difficult to climb, as you will find even the third level equal to trudging the snow-white sharp Mount Everest .
The seventh fall is the most wonderful, as you will be at the peak of the waterfall. The 7th fall also serves as a settlement for ancient inhabitants for a number of years. The cascading waterfall amidst the soaring mountains, gives a blend of wildlife with tranquility.
It should be noted that the second cascade is the most gigantic of all, with the waters diving down a 40m-high cliff. The copious plunge is most spectacular in the rainy season when the stream channel is at its flooding levels. Its plunge pool forms a shallow swimming pool for visitors at the site who are lucky and brave enough to get to the second fall.
