Farin Ruwa waterfalls, discovered by colonialists in the 1950s, is a spectacular waterfall located 120 kilometers from Lafia, the capital city of Nasarawa State, 30 kilometers from Wamba, the local government headquarters, and 160 kilometers from Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital.
The waterfall is located in Nasarawa State’s Wamba Local Government Area, just between the Bokkos and Wamba local council areas of Plateau and Nasarawa States, respectively.
The Nasarawa state government is investing millions of dollars to develop the waterfall to international tourism standards, including the construction of chalets and a hotel complex, a golf course, water and amusement parks, and other recreational facilities that will draw thousands of tourists.
When completed, the waterfall will become Nigeria’s most popular tourist attraction, putting Nasarawa State on the global tourism map and transforming the country into a major tourist destination.
Farin Ruwa is every bit as impressive as Canada’s Niagara Falls and Zambia’s Victoria Falls. The waterfalls’ natural splendor takes one’s breath away!
It is a genuinely stunning work of nature with its high level falls that are approximately 150 meters high and 50 meters broad, making it incomparable to other waterfalls in Nigeria.
Eco-Tourism At Farin Ruwa Waterfalls
Farin Ruwa is a mesmerizing waterfall that tumbles 150 meters and is a cascade of three falls 50 meters wide, producing a natural display that is both beautiful and magnificent. Its tourism potential has been recognized internationally, since it has been designated a World Tourism Site by the World Tourism Organization. Because much of the surrounding environment is light woodland, the area is perfect for ecotourism.
Birdwatching At Farin Ruwa Waterfalls
The surrounding woodland also makes the region ideal for bird watching, with over 2,500 birds of 148 species discovered there. 15 of the 148 bird species are important for conservation, and three are unique to the forest habitat. The presence of 15 species of conservation concern indicates that the forest reserve within the area is an important bird enclave.
When To Visit Farin Ruwa Waterfalls
The finest months to visit and observe Farin Ruwa at its peak are April through the summer months of July, August, and September. Farin Ruwa becomes turbulent, screaming down the slopes in a stream of whiteness, aided by the mid-year rains.
The force of its raging water is so powerful that it might be mistaken for white smoke or white liquid, hence the name Farin Ruwa, which means “White Water” in Hausa.
