Erin ijesha waterfall, also known as olumirin waterfall is not only a site to behold. Olumirin waterfalls have placed erin ijesa on a roadmap of development. 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. Erinijesha waterfall also known as olumirin waterfall is located in erinijesha.
The location of the university in the town boosts the economy of the town. Erin ijesha waterfall book erin ijesha waterfall tour packages. 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. Socioeconomics impacts of erinijesha water fall, erinijesha. 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. The magnificent erin ijesa waterfall also popularly called olumirin waterfalls is located in ipetu ijesha, osun state the living spring state. 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. Mar 01, 2019 erin ijesha waterfalls also known as olumirin waterfalls is located in erin ijesha. Nov 04, 2019 a cliff is formed along the course of the olumirin river creating a waterfall that is a major tourist attraction for many people all over nigeria and the world in general. Apr 19, 2020 making the founding date of erin ijesha to be around 1140ad. Erinijesha waterfalls also known as olumirin waterfalls is located in erin ijesha. According to the history of erin ijesha, a daughter of oduduwa and the founder of erin ijesha town named akinla discovered the waterfall in the 1140 ad during the migration of the natives from ileife to their present location. The late obafemi awolowo remembered this prison when he wrote his book, my march through.
The people of erin ijesa believe that the waterfalls exude from a big pot located at the top of the ridge. However, according to the community folklore,olumirin waterfall was discovered by hunters in 1140 adthe fall features seven floors, on top of. 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. Ipetuijesa has one of the campuses of osun state university. The complete hiking guide for erin ijesha waterfalls. Erin ijesha olumirin seven waterfall my guide nigeria. The answer is the popular olumirin waterfall in erinijesa in oriade local. Africa art culture history tourism travel waterfall. 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. The natives see olumirin waterfall as sacred and a source of purification to the soul, body and mind. It is symbolic because it serves both spiritual and tourist purposes in the state. Ijebujesa trip planner plan your ijebujesa holiday itinerary. Mar 18, 2017 about last weeknd a visit to erin ijesha waterfalls posted on march 18, 2017 february 5, 2018 by wanshygirl last weekend i took a trip to the erin ijesha olumirin waterfalls and im here to tell you all about it.
Erin ijesha waterfalls also known as olumirin waterfall is situated within latitude 7 0301and 80 451 north and longitude 40 and 50 east 2. February 17, 2020 fade pitan art, environment, history, week 2 blogging 101 part 2 0. About erin ijesha waterfalls, full history and pictures. However, according to the nation,olumirin waterfall was discovered by hunters in 1140 ad. Brief history of mysterious olumirin waterfalls in erin. Explore smile with history and nature 2 tours getittome. 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. Erin ijesha waterfall olumirin waterfalls ijebujesa 2020 all you. Erinijesa development association development, culture. Tripadvisor 2 day osun sacred groves and erin ijesha seven. The town erin ijesha, osun state is about 97 km from ibadan, oyo state, nigeria. Our all inclusive group trips are tailored to suit different types of travellers from foodies to adventurers and our tripzapp community aims to connect nigerian travel lovers all over the world and promote travel as a lifestyle.
Did you know that the erin ijesha waterfall is a seven step waterfall. Feb 24, 2014 erin ijesha waterfalls is an assemblage of seven distinct cascades located on the south western slopes of erin ijesha town, osun state. The study examines the socio economic impact of erin ijesha waterfall, erin ijesha in osun state in nigeria. May 12, 2016 the idea is that when you get to the fifth level of erin ijesha waterfalls, you have actually crossed osun state and arrived ekiti state. Erin ijesha waterfall located in osun state is renowned for its ambience and beautiful. Mysterious erin ijesha water fall mega icon magazine. Cascading over rugged rocks, erin ijesha waterfall olumirin waterfalls provides plenty of chances for stunning photography, provided you dont mind getting splashed. Check our list of popular hotels around erin ijesa waterfall.
The waterfall located at two km off erin ijesha town is said to have. Tvp adventures organizes group tours to erin ijesha waterfalls and surrounding tourist destinations as part of best of the west package. The name osun comes from a river that flows through the state. Erin ijesha or the olumirin waterfall is one of natural wonders of the world.
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. Erin ijesha waterfall olumirin waterfalls, ijebujesa. The circular got a feedback from a friend dare about erinijesha waterfalls also known as olumirin waterfalls located in erin ijesha, osun state, nigeria. 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. The waterfall is 2km off erin ijesha town, which is a few kilometres east of ilesa town on the ilesaakure road.
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 also known as olumirin waterfalls is a natural sauna located in ijesha, osun state. You can climb each of the falls seven tiersthe ground here is slippery and uneven, so wear suitable footwear. The great walls of benin famous people in history of.
The mountain hiking, swimming, and entertainments are sure reasons to go there. Heading to ife by 6pm, specifically to the accomodation facility. 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. Book now royal park international hotel 1 erin ijesa waterfall hotels. Plan a ijebujesa trip in moments using our itinerary builder. Each step of the waterfall has a flowing fountain that marks the mystical nature of the place.
Erin ijesha waterfall located in osun state is renowned for its ambience and beautiful scenery. The park serves as a national memorial, a historical landmark. Jun 20, 2018 erin ijesha will have you feeling well worked out and fulfilled. Arrive at glory suite by 7pm and checking tourist into their rooms. The life and death of onuora nzekwu, author of the popular book eze goes to school. It is a tourist attraction located in oriade local government area, osun state, nigeria. Christianity, islam and traditional the name osun comes from a river that flows through the state. The initial settlement had a water scarcity problem because of this a search for a place with suitable water source started. 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.
Sep 22, 2017 the erin ijesha waterfall is definitely a must visit in nigeria. However, according to the nation, olumirin waterfall was discovered by hunters in 1140 ad. Olumirin waterfall is located in erin ijesha town in oriade local government area of osun state and situated within latitude 730 and 845 north and longitude 431 and 555east. 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. 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 olumirin waterfalls ijebujesa. Osun osogbo groove, erin ijesha waterfall, ileife religion. Book your tickets online for erin ijesha waterfall olumirin waterfalls, ijebujesa. This product is unavailable to book via tripadvisor. Tourist sites in the area include oluminrin waterfalls, also known as erin ijesha waterfalls, and a mat weaving market. Ijebujesa erin ijesha waterfall olumirin waterfalls erin ijesha waterfall olumirin waterfalls, ijebujesa.
Figure1 shows erin ijeshageographical characteristics while figure 2 shows erin ijesha water fall and figure 3 shows first level of erin. Erin ijesha waterfalls also known as olumirin waterfalls is located in erin ijesha. It is said to be that during that search, olumirin the ceaseless waterfall was discovered. Upon the dip of an enormous cleft plummets a clear river with seven levels. Microhydroelectric power generation from water falls. Trip to natural waterfall erin ijesha waterfall olumirin. Anago osho adventures took some tourists on a trip to erin ijesha waterfalls and everyone on the trip was glad they did. The waterfall is one of the most important tourist centres in osun state. The waterfall was discovered in 1140 ad by one of the daughters of oduduwa.
Erin ijesha waterfall olumirin waterfalls tours and tickets. Plan to visit erin ijesha waterfall olumirin waterfalls, nigeria. The story of erin ijesha water fall legend has it that the waterfall was discovered by the prodigy of oduduwa and founder of erin ijesha town, a woman called. About last weeknd a visit to erin ijesha waterfalls. Dare always talks about how he loves nature, am sure thats definitely a reason he. Another name for the waterfall is olumirin waterfall.
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