Kwara

Nigeria · North Central

Kwara

Waterfalls and the Esie stones

Capital: Ilorin

Photo: Jamie Tubers · CC BY-SA 4.0

About Kwara

Kwara holds two national treasures: Esie's mysterious soapstone figures and the plunging Owu Falls, one of Nigeria's highest.

Things to do

  • Esiẹ Museum soapstone figures
  • Owu Waterfalls
  • Sobi Hill, Ilorin
  • Ilorin Central Mosque and Emir's Palace

Experiences

  • Marvel at Africa's largest collection of stone figures
  • Hike to the base of Owu Falls
  • Watch sunset from Sobi Hill

Food & flavour

  • wara (fresh curd cheese) and tuwo

Getting there & practical notes

  • Suggested trip: 2–3 days
  • Fly into Ilorin International Airport
  • Owu Falls runs strongest in the rains (roughly May–September)

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