1 / 3Gurara Waterfalls
A wide waterfall on the Gurara River, a day trip from Abuja for picnics and photos.
Gurara, Niger State, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
Budget₦2,000 entry
Open until 6pm
The falls drop about 30 metres across a 200-metre-wide rocky shelf on the Gurara River, in Niger State off the Suleja to Minna road, about 1.5 to 2 hours' drive from central Abuja. Local history says a Gwari hunter called Buba found them in 1745, and that they're named after two gods, Gura and Rara.
The falls are at their most dramatic in the rainy season (roughly May to October), when the current is strong and swimming is a bad idea. From December to April the flow drops and you can get close to the water. It's about a 1 km walk from the car park to the main viewpoint. Bring your own food and drinks, as there isn't much on site, and drive yourself.
What you can do here
Waterfall
About 30 metres high and 200 metres wide; strongest in the rainy season.
Walk to the viewpoints
About 1 km from the car park to the main viewing point.
Picnic area
Free
Bring your own food and drinks.
Fishing
More in Abuja: Waterfall · Hiking trail · Picnic area · Fishing
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Essentials
- Parking
Who it works for
- Good for groups
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