Gurara Water Falls
Gurara Water Falls
4.5

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Minna - Abuja Expressway, Niger State, Gurara 910102 Nigeria

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Junaed
Abuja24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2013 • Friends
Gurara falls is probably the major attraction near Abuja. It's about a 2 hour drive from the capital, and most of the road to the place are good. The last 50 km has a few potholes, so if you are driving a sedan you need to be a bit careful. On the way to Gurara you will also get an opportunity of a wonderful monolith called Zuma rock.

We went on a Saturday, and were the only tourists there. The waterfall was not that forceful, since it was the dry season (April) and we were able to swim upto the falls. There were a few local children curious about us, but they didn't bother us at all. It was a nice place to bbq and drink too.
Written 10 February 2014
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Aali_baba
Lucerne, Switzerland3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2017 • Friends
Yes, the site is attractive, a great place to picnic and have a cool swim during dry season when the water flow has subsided. But do NOT swim in the central pool of the fall area. About once every few weeks, someone drowns. No one knows why or how, but the individual gets pulled in and cannot resurface. We were there when this occurred once and it was horrifying. Just the month before this, a whole Indian family drowned. Stay close to the large smooth rocks further downstream with the smaller pools. Try to go with someone that knows the place.
Written 25 April 2018
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Ikechukwu O
15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2014 • Friends
You'll never believe the beauty. Best you go early rainy season or you'll miss the crystal clear water.
Written 4 July 2015
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Funke G
273 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2018 • Friends
Hmmmm, how will I start my review... I'm a lover of nature, wildlife, history and art. I needed to go away for a few days and take time off so I went on a group tour with friends and family then I made some new friends. Gurara waterfalls is a beautiful and breathtaking sight, it is located in North central which is a safe area in the north, Niger State. You will have to pay a token to access the waterfalls. The serene and atmosphere is fresh and cool, the environment is pristine, with lots of trees, plants, flowers providing fresh air and oxygen which helps the brain. It is surrounded by rocks and mountains. The water is very clear around the dry season and a little muddy during the raining season, it's better to go during the dry season, you will see the beauty of the clear water when the sun is shining,it's a place to skinny deep without feeling an ounce of guilt. You have to descend some rocky stairs which is very steep so you have to be careful will descending, it's easier to go down to the waterfalls but when you are ascending, it's like you are going hiking, I tend to look at it as two in one exercise and sight seeing - pleasure n pain. You can sit close to the water flowing from the waterfall and cast your mind back make amends, look into the future and smile for it brings hope and tranquillity to you. It's a place to go to bird watching, romantic getaways, family picnics or me time. When going bring along your food, snacks, drink,swimming gear, hat, sun screen, nice hiking sneakers, pack extra warn clothes cos it might get chilly. The river and falls itself is noted to have great potentials for sport fishing,it has also been said that there's an area down the river where crocs can be found in their natural habitat.

Gurara falls is a place to be, I had lots of fun. Nature is indeed beautiful!
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Written 22 December 2018
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Alex K
18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2018 • Friends
Went there from Abuja - a good 2-2.5 hrs drive with private car. Entrance is N1000. A guide will walk you to a viewing platform and on your own time to the river bank. Swimming is prohibited (maybe it's the rainy season but nobody in his right mid would get that idea). The waterfall is impressive. You can look at it for minutes and be mesmerized by the same yet different image of water passing by under all the noise made by the water. We spend then a good 45 minutes at the river bank, just enjoying the spot, looking at the water passing by. The guide gave some information when asked. The place itself is not much frequented, we saw another 2 small groups and the visitor's book showed about 10 people per day who pass by. There is a small area where you can sit on a bench and table under the shade (you cant see the waterfall from there though). There was some trash lying around which was not so nice. All in all, a good stop when in the area or when you want to get out of the city for a (half) day trip.
Written 25 August 2018
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Amoscp
Lagos, Nigeria28 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
The falls is about 1hour or so from Minna. The sound is almost deafening with the waters hurriedly splashing on the rocks below.
The climb down towards the fall is exciting. Navigating closer to the fall is adventurous but you will need to have good grip shoes because the rocks are wet and slippery.
Don't go alone. Come with your snacks and food. Enjoy Nature.
Written 1 April 2014
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Marshal Travels
Abuja, Nigeria7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
So I visited the place on 15 Feb 2020, and what I saw was intriguing. From the landscape to the falling waters with a thunderous sound. I sure had a wonderful moment hiking around the attraction.
Written 6 March 2020
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Omer
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • Business
Wow wot a amazing place to visit if u come Abuja u must visit this place. Full with Mother Nature and u must reach there by 10 am so u find fisher man catching live fish
Written 6 January 2019
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Mamma Mia Tours
Lagos, Nigeria1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2017 • Business
Discover an amazing wonder of nature right in the heart of Niger where our tourists were surprised to see a glittering rainbow right at the center of the water fall! It's a place to be for family, student and nature lovers though we weren't sure if the rainbow sighted was because the day was sunny but all the same it's a fun experience anyway!
Written 12 November 2018
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fedekeane
Seville, Spain86 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2018 • Friends
Interesting drive from Abuja to get to this astonishing gift to our eyes served directly from Mother Nature.
Written 1 October 2018
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