Anago osho adventures took some tourists on a trip to erin ijesha waterfalls. North carolina waterfalls by kevin adams, paperback barnes. Dec 02, 2015 erin ijesha water falls was dicovered in the year 1140ad. Each step of the waterfall has a flowing fountain that marks the mystical nature of the place. According to one of the custodians of the waterfall, it was discovered by a woman called akinla, founder of erin ijesha town and a granddaughter of. Take a change of clothes if youre going to go playing in the falls. Here are a few tourism spots worth checking out in osun state. The town erin ijesha, osun state is about 97 km from ibadan, oyo state, nigeria. He has taught nature photography seminars since the early 1990s and leads popular tours in the n. Erin ijesha or the olumirin waterfall is one of natural wonders of the world. The olumirin waterfall located in erinijesha osun state was discovered in 1140ad by akinla, a granddaughter of oduduwa, when the people of ife were migrating to erinijesha town. The ijesha may have lost some territory to their neighbours during various conflicts and wars of the nineteenth and preceding centuries.
The first thing you will notice is the unique location of the town from a distance and it seems the forest where the waterfall is located collided with the. Erin ijesha waterfalls is a lovely place for nature lovers, it has a serene environment and it is a place with fresh air. Erin ijesha olumirin seven waterfall my guide nigeria. Erinijesha waterfalls, which is also known as olumirin waterfalls, is a tourist attraction located in erin ijesha, osun state, nigeria.
Our guide was a man well versed in the history of osogbo and how the initial settlers intruded on osuns sacred grove. The areas natural beauty can be seen at erin ijesha waterfall and osunosogbo sacred grove. Five places to visit with your family in nigeria daily trust. Osun osogbo groove, erin ijesha waterfall, ileife religion. Ikogosi warm springs book an outdoor adventure and. I heard about erin ijesha waterfall in osun which is not sooooo far from ibadan, such a trip will be boring alone. Erin ijesha waterfall located in osun state is renowned for its ambience and beautiful. Erin ijesha waterfalls, also known as olumirin waterfalls is located in the inner heart of erin ijesha in osun state. Christianity, islam and traditional the name osun comes from a river that flows through the state. The erinijesha waterfall is definitely a must visit in nigeria. I dont know about that, but i do know that it is one more beautiful hike. Finding my innate rage, inner peace and worship in osun. The first thing you will notice is the unique location of the town from a distance and it seems the forest where the waterfall is located collided with.
About erin ijesha waterfalls, full history and pictures. Olumirin waterfalls erin ijesha erin ijesha, osun, oyo, nigeria 2341 rated 4. Microhydroelectric power generation from water falls. While at home, we took a trip to the amazing wonder that is the erin ijesha waterfalls also known as olumirin waterfalls in my hometown of ilesha, osun state. The nationally famous olumirin waterfalls, more popularly known as erinijesha waterfalls is located in ijeshaland. Legend has it that after the death of oduduwa, the people of present day erin ijesha migrated from ileife and it was discovered in the year 1140ad. Erinijesa development association development, culture. Ipetuijesa has one of the campuses of osun state university. The circular got a feedback from a friend dare about erinijesha waterfalls also known as olumirin waterfalls located in erinijesha, osun state, nigeria.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. When it was first discovered, the water was said to have given the appearance of a mysterious figure so that no one dared to move near it for fear of being swallowed up. Exciting activities at erinijesha waterfalls tourist resort includes. Jun 20, 2018 famed for its seven layers of falls, most people visit to explore the first three falls, take in the beauty and splash away in a crisp and clear pool.
The seventh layer is not a waterfall, but a stream that feeds the falls. Mysterious erin ijesha water fall mega icon magazine. Even though nigeria has three main languages apart from the official one english which are hausa, yoruba and igbo, there are over 300 dialects. The amazing waterfall attracts over 30,000 visitors from different parts of the globe every year. For a slice of west africa in all its raw and vibrant glory nigeria mixes culture, tradition and striking landscapes like the iconic zuma rock and mambilla plateau. Another name for the waterfall is olumirin waterfall. Atmospheric temperatures range slightly from 30 34 degree celsius, while annual rainfall averages 1500cm. Dare always talks about how he loves nature, am sure thats definitely a reason he visited the waterfall. For best results, use the customized trip planning widget for erin ijesha waterfall olumirin waterfalls on your website. Brief history of akinla of erin ijesa the great akinla was the first daughter and a princess of oduduwa, father of the yorubas, who left ileife in the 12th century during the tumultuous years that witnessed the dispersal of all heirs and heiresses of oduduwa. Find information about erin ijesha waterfalls here.
Tripadvisor erin ijesha waterfall excursion provided by. Found in erin ijesha, osun state, this waterfall is also called olumirin meaning another deity because the people worshipped it in ancient times. Erin ijesha water falls was dicovered in the year 1140ad. The people of okeako, irele, omuooke are said to speak a dialect similar to ijesha. The water fall features seven floors, on top of which the village abake is located. Often times, first time tourist at the waterfalls unconsciously starts to number the waterfalls from the last drop the base of the ridge as it is the first of all the falls to be encountered when visiting.
This would make an exciting family vacation and could also be a fun way to teach the kids history lessons. The second level is the most beautiful spot as there is much water to swim. Finally, you can stay near the sites youve only read about in books. Erinijesha waterfalls also known as olumirin waterfall is situated within latitude 7 0301and 80 451 north and longitude 40 and 50 east 2. Visit erin ijesha waterfall olumirin waterfalls on your. Ijesha, osogbo, osun state nigeria about erin ijesha or the olumirin waterfall is one of natural wonders of the world. The waterfall is 2km off erin ijesha town, which is a few kilometres east of ilesa town on the ilesaakure road. Despite the fact that the people are yoruba like me, it is practically impossible for me to understand them when they speak. Naomi ndubueze the lapping sound of the spring could be heard miles away as we climb the muddy dilapidated stairs of the water fall. It is an assemblage of seven distinct waterfalls cascading alongside each other to form one stream descending into a canopy of lush vegetation. Check our list of popular hotels around erin ijesa waterfall.
Erin ijesha waterfalls also known as olumirin waterfalls is located in erin ijesha. Erin ijesha waterfalls is located in ijesha, osun state. Legend has it that after the death of oduduwa, the people of present day erin ijesha migrated from ileife. The waterfall located at two km off erin ijesha town is said to have. Book now royal park international hotel 1 erin ijesa waterfall hotels. The nationally famous olumirin waterfalls, more popularly known as erin ijesha waterfalls is located in ijeshaland. Mar 12, 20 napcoware ceramic musical nun playing bongo drum figurine 7129 stay safe and healthy.
If you would like to visit erin ijesha waterfalls, then you should definitely book the finchglow travels south west tours. Socioeconomics impacts of erinijesha water fall, erinijesha. In addition to north carolina waterfalls, kevin adams is the author of seven additional books and their numerous revisions. In this video, i shed more light to how beautiful nature could be at its peak in one of the tourist attractions in nigeria that i visited during my holiday, known as olumirin waterfall or. Brief history of mysterious olumirin waterfalls in erin. State of osun is home to a lot of tourist attraction based on it rich history and cultural base of the yoruba. The waterfalls was discovered in 1140 ad by one of the daughters of oduduwa.
Price n500 and an extra 500 for your camera if youre using your phone, it doesnt count. Take shoes that have a firm grip and you wont mind getting wet. Erin ijesha waterfalls also known as olumirin waterfalls is located in erin ijesha, it is a tourist attraction located in oriade local government area, osun state, nigeria. Legend has it that the waterfall was discovered by the prodigy of oduduwa and founder of. More tourist facilities such as good road, tourist chalets, electrical supply, escalators and steps up the waterfalls etc. When i arrived at this property they told me they are not affiliated with. Media in category erin ijesha waterfalls the following 56 files are in this category, out of 56 total. Ill recommend you link the waterfall through ileshaosun state. After walking for about ten minutes we came facetoface with the famous erinijesa waterfall. Book your stay erin ijesha waterfall hotels with us at travelocity and enjoy the trip of a lifetime. Erinijesha waterfalls also known as olumirin waterfalls is a tourist attraction located in erinijesha, osun state. Experiencing erin ijesha nigeria waterfalls nextbiteoflife.
However, according to the nation,olumirin waterfall was discovered by hunters in 1140 ad. Erin ijesha facts erin ijesha waterfalls was discovered in the year 1140ad. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading waterfall. In this video i try to show the beauty of one of the tourist attraction i visited known as olumirin water falls, or as it is popularly called, erin ijesha waterfalls in southern region of. A novel river of time book 1 kindle edition by bergren, lisa t download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The answer is the popular olumirin waterfall in erinijesa in oriade local. Erin garden is a thick forest, which houses olumirin water falls. According to one of the custodians of the waterfall, it was discovered by a woman called akinla, founder of erinijesha town and a granddaughter of oduduwa, the progenitor of the yoruba race, in the year 1140 ad during the migration of ife people to erin ijesa. This migration was led by a lady called yeye aye akinla who consulted the ifa oracle on how it would go. T ourist sites in the area include oluminrin waterfalls, also known as erin ijesha waterfalls, and a mat weaving market. My experience at the erinijesha waterfall was, in one word terrific. The area is covered by thick forest and it has tall and evergreen trees all around. The waterfall is made up of seven falls cascaded on each other.
The warm and cold springs that give the resort its name spring from one of the hills in the area. Named by oduduwa himself according to yoruba mythology, this waterfall in erin ijesha town near oshogbo, the state capital, is a sight to behold. Book the primus suites stay at this hotel in akure. Assessing local community participation in tourism planning.
It is a tourist attraction located in oriade local government area, osun state, nigeria. Erin ijesha waterfalls, also known as olumirin waterfalls, is said to be the most visited tourist site in nigeria. Erin ijesha waterfall olumirin waterfalls ijebujesa 2020 all you. The late obafemi awolowo remembered this prison when he wrote his book, my march through. However, the full experience at erin ijesha comes with a hike all the way to the source of the falls the seventh level.
Napcoware ceramic musical nun playing bongo drum figurine 7129. The complete hiking guide for erin ijesha waterfalls. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. This migration was led by a lady called yeye aye akinla who consulted the ifa oracle on how it. Erin ijesha is off the highway between ondo and osun, hence it only made more sense to stop by instead of coming back the following morning from oshogbo where we were to settle for the night. The water cascades down slimy rocks turned green by the. For anyone reading this, the erinijesha waterfalls is a must visit.
Sep 22, 2017 the erin ijesha waterfall is definitely a must visit in nigeria. 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. That someone has set up a fake account with and they would not honor my reservation or allow me to check in. Erin ijesha waterfall olumirin waterfalls ijebujesa. The waterfalls has seven levels and the seventh level is the peak of the falls, it hosts a settlement where many of its inhabitants have lived for years such as the fresh water prawns. The water fall is 2 km from erinijesha in osun state. Erin ijesa olumirin is a seven step waterfall in osun state nigeria, the aweinspiring 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. Image taken from a lecture given by carl meinhof on african religion in hamburg, shaman, ritual, costume now that would make one heck of a spooky costume to meet the trick or teaters in at halloween juju suit, from meinhof, carl. Erin ijesha olumirin is a seven step waterfall in osun state, nigeria, the waterfalls is a whole new exciting and awe inspiring experience with nature. The waterfall is 2km off erin ijesha town, oriade local government and lies 20km east of ilesha on the ileshaakure road in osun state. Top 10 exciting historical places to visit in nigeria hungryng. This amazing waterfall attracts over 30,000 visitors annually from different. Walking to the first and second levels of the erin ijesha waterfall was already enough struggle for me even with the fact that there were stairs to guide us and make the walk a.
If your trip is not within the next 72 hours, please hold off calling customer service so we can help those traveling immediately. Figure1 shows erinijeshageographical characteristics while figure 2 shows erinijesha water fall and figure 3 shows first level of erin. It is located in the western part of nigeria, about 40 km from ileife and 37 km from akure capital of ondo state. Fade pitan dare was really keen about how whispering, cold and refreshing the. This paper therefore focuses on erinijesha community participation in tourism development by examining their views on their role in the planning and development of erinijesha waterfall resort. Jan 09, 2017 the waterfall is 2km off erin ijesha town, oriade local government and lies 20km east of ilesha on the ileshaakure road in osun state. Aug 15, 2017 i just took a quick trip home nigeria to surprise my grandmother at her 90th birthday party. Climbing the seven falls will take an average human person about 2 hours. A n interesting historical and tourist attraction said to have been discovered by oduduwas daughter which is located in osun state, nigeria. You will definitely come with a change of clothes if you wish to swim. Upon the dip of an enormous cleft plummets a clear river with seven levels. Just need people who are resident in ibadan and have an interest in local tourism, that are also interested in visiting erin ijesha to signify their interest. Ijesaland is also the home of the famous and beautiful erin ijesha olumirin waterfalls, a lavish acrobatic display of nature and a proud tourist attraction centre. Erin ijesha waterfall located in osun state is renowned for its ambience and beautiful scenery.
Erin ijesha olumirin seven waterfall adventure erin ijesha olumirin is a seven step waterfall in osun state, nigeria, the waterfalls is a whole new exciting and awe inspiring experience with nature. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. Erin ijesha waterfall, also known as olumirin waterfall, is located in the heart of erin ijesha, a quiet town in osun state, nigeria. Walking to the first and second levels of the erin ijesha waterfall was already enough struggle for me even with the fact that there were stairs to guide us and make the walk a bit easier. According to one of the custodians of the waterfall, it was discovered by a woman called akinla, founder of erin ijesha town and a granddaughter of oduduwa, the progenitor of the yoruba race, in the year 1140 ad during the migration of ife people to erin ijesa. Erin ijesha waterfall famous historical places fame in. Ikogosi warm spring resort is located in ekiti state in a natural valley formed by the surrounding verdant hills. However, according to the nation, olumirin waterfall was discovered by hunters in 1140 ad. Deeper life high school is a boarding, mission, coeducational secondary school established by the deeper christian life ministry in november 6, 2010 with the sole aim of contributing to human capital development in our great country nigeria. There are different versions of stories to the establishment of the waterfall, according to a source, when it was first discovered, the waterfall was said to have a look of a mysterious creature so no one dared move near it for fear of being swallowed up. Erin ijesha waterfall also known as olumirin waterfall is located in erin ijesha. I have never been to erin ijesha and this made me want to go. The location of the university in the town boosts the economy of the town.
Erin ijesha waterfalls also known as olumirin waterfalls, is located in erin ijesha. Anago osho adventures took some tourists on a trip to erin ijesha waterfalls and everyone on the trip was glad they did. History of ipetu ijesha ipetu ijesha is one of the most famous towns in oriade local government area, in osun state, nigeria. Fade pitan dare was really keen about how whispering, cold and refreshing the water feels to the body.