Erin Ijesa waterfall (also known as Olumirin waterfall) is one of the popular waterfalls in Nigeria. It is a seven-step waterfall located in the heart of Osun State.
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. It is a tourist attraction located in Oriade local government area, Osun State, Nigeria. However, according to historians, Erin- Ijesha is said to have originated in 1140AD. It was called ‘Olumirin’ which means ‘Another Diety”. Due to the mysterious figure, the natives of Erin Ijesha, at the time, believed the waterfalls to be a sacred alter where their souls can be purified.
Meanwhile, the area falls within the tropical climatic belt, with alternating hot/dry and a warm humid season, atmospheric temperatures range slightly from 30 – 34 degree Celsius, while annual rainfall averages 1500cm according to Erin-Ijesa Development Association, a tourism and development initiative. Erin Garden is a thick forest, which houses Olumirin Water Falls. The waterfall is 2km off Erin Ijesha town, which is a few kilometres east of Ilesa town on the Ilesa-Akure Road.
The social-economic group also indicated that direct benefits derived from the waterfall include: drinking water, irrigation for agricultural land, tourism activities, fishing and it has contributed significantly to the overall well -being of the people of the area. “It was discovered that the full potentials of the waterfall are yet to be harnessed due to lack of commitment from stakeholders especially the Government to invest in the development of the waterfall. Developing the waterfall will not only be a source of revenue to the government, it will equally generate substantial employment, thus reducing the burden of unemployment in the State and the Country at large.”
Also, Erin Ijesha is known for its caves which serves as homes and hiding places to the ancient men in early years. The opening and closing hours of the attraction site is 7am to 6pm daily and work days are Mondays to Sundays. As at 2022, entry fee to Erin Ijesha cost 1000 Naira per adult and 500 Naira for children. You are free to use your mobile phone to take pictures and video. However, you need to pay a fee of 2000 Naira to use your camera. So, if you are a content creator, you can either pay the fee or use your mobile phone instead.
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