Saala Falls
Chutes de Saala
A multi-tiered waterfall west of Labé, where the river cascades over stepped rock ledges into a chain of pools for swimming and picnicking.
Chutes de Saala lies about 30 km west of Labé, near Pelel Koula. The river drops over broad sandstone steps in several tiers, forming a string of natural pools that are clear enough to swim in during the dry season, and it is at its most powerful at the end of the rains. From Labé, hiring a car or motorbike takes about one to one and a half hours. The last stretch is a dirt road, and it is about a 15-minute walk down from the parking spot to the falls. Local villagers charge a small entry fee, and hiring a guide is recommended. The rock surfaces are slippery, so do not approach the rapids during the rainy season.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Grand Marché de Labé
- Grand Mosque of Labé
- Kinkon Falls & Lake
- Kambadaga Falls
- Doucki Canyon
- Ditinn Falls
- Jardins Auguste Chevalier
- Dalaba