Gurara Waterfalls — Attraction in Niger State

I and other tour guides led a group of 15 tourists from Abuja and Niger State to the magnificent Gurara Waterfalls which is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Niger State!

Our visit was filled with exciting moments and breathtaking views which allowed us to experience nature in its purest form.

During the visit, we met with Abdullahi Maji, the Manager of Gurara Waterfalls, who shared valuable insights about the site's history, significance, and the ongoing efforts by the Niger State Government to preserve and promote it as a top tourist destination in Nigeria and Africa. We also learnt that the Gurara river is home to different varieties of fishes such as Tilapia, Catfish, Snake fish, and Electric fish. Witnessing the moment a local fisherman caught a giant catfish using his local fishing techniques was also an amazing experience.

Currently the management of the waterfall allows activities such as hiking, camping, swimming (in controlled and low current areas), outdoor games, fishing, cultural festivals and dance performances while activities such as cycling and canoe rides are to be introduced soon. Staff were very friendly and kind to even share mangoes they had plucked earlier with all of us as a welcome gift. Best time to visit if you want to be very close to the water is from December to April and early May when the current is low due to lack of rainfall.

The experience highlighted not just the scenic splendor, but also the vast potential for eco-tourism development in the area. From hiking adventures to storytelling moments, the day was a perfect blend of adventure and learning.

Special thanks to Happy Trails Network, Nas Travels and Tours, Lapai TV and Niger State Tourism Corporation for making this journey truly memorable.

We look forward to seeing positive developments that will come up in the waterfalls...

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! Follow @tourwithswagger and...

Entry Price: 1k naira/person Tour Guides are available. Ask for Friday, he was our tour guide and SO amazing! Bathroom: yes

I wish I could give this place 10 stars. This place screams nothing but BEAUTY and POWER. I am scared of heights and just falling and climbing in general but our guide, Friday, helped us all the way through and made us focus on the sights and see that it's worth trekking. I am so glad that he did! Going down was easy as there were stairs but going back up was definitely a climb for my unfit self. We climbed rocks to go back uphill. However, when Friday showed us the area directly by the waterfall it was WORTH the narrow and hard climb. I could have stayed all day. The people were so friendly too bathing and washing their clothes in the water and just having fun. It's good vibes. I know that the North can be scary for people, but don't let it stop you from going to this destination. It is SAFE. Again, it is SAFE. And the roads were very good going there.

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