ERIN-IJESHA WATERFALLS

A lovely drive from Osogbo, immersed in dense vegetation, palm trees and ochre brick houses on the outskirts. Charming town of Ijesha on the way, where you can see Nigerians living at a pace that seems very different and much more pleasant than that of Lagos. Closer to the village of the falls, the relief becomes more pronounced and a small plateau of tropical mountains provides a very pretty panorama.

The falls are a great nature outing and a lovely hike for enthusiasts. Take a guide for peace of mind, and negotiate the price before the walk, even if it means leaving him at one of the stages to continue alone. After the first flight of concrete steps, you can feel the humidity building up as you go deeper into the forest, before reaching the first of seven waterfalls. The water splashes down a black stone slope, clear and drunk by the locals (don't try it).

To reach the second level, a steep (and slippery!) ascent is followed by a short, steep descent. In this green clearing, a trickle of water falls from a height of over 10 metres: the largest of the seven waterfalls. Admire the lush vegetation and the breakthrough into the light of trees with long, endless trunks. The site attracts many locals, especially at weekends: the first levels are joyfully lively, but also less clean. The higher you climb, the quieter, more intimate and unspoilt the place becomes.