Kinkon Falls & Lake
Chutes de Kinkon
A waterfall and reservoir below the Kinkon hydroelectric dam near Pita, combining canyon scenery with wide lake views.
The Kinkon Falls lie about 10 kilometers west of Pita. The Kinkon Dam, built in the 1960s, created Lake Kinkon, and river water flowing below the dam plunges into the gorge as a waterfall. From the dam crest, you can look out over the lake and canyon, then follow a path down to the base of the falls. Water flow depends on hydropower releases, so the falls are most spectacular at the end of the rainy season. They are not far from Kambadaga Falls and are often combined into a one-day trip from Pita. Entering the hydroelectric station area may require permission; do not photograph the facilities.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Kambadaga Falls
- Doucki Canyon
- Saala Falls
- Grand Marché de Labé
- Grand Mosque of Labé
- Ditinn Falls
- Jardins Auguste Chevalier
- Dalaba