Kwa Falls
A waterfall where the Kwa River plunges through a rainforest gorge, with a deep pool for swimming, and Calabar's most popular day trip
Kwa Falls lies near Aningeje village, about 35 km northeast of Calabar, on the edge of the Oban section of Cross River National Park. The large waterfall plunges through a forest gorge into a deep pool. From the parking area, about 300 steps lead down to the base of the falls, where you can swim in the pool, though you should stay out of fast-moving water. A hired car from the city takes about 1 hour, and the trip is often combined with a visit to the Oban rainforest. The coordinates given are estimated from the nearby village. The return climb is steep, so bring plenty of water.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Tinapa Resort
- Cross River National Park – Oban Division
- Drill Ranch Calabar (Pandrillus)
- Calabar Carnival
- Slave History Museum
- Marina Resort Calabar
- Old Residency (National Museum Calabar)
- Duke Town Church & Mary Slessor's Grave