{"id":45620,"date":"2015-06-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tmp-blog.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/10-stunning-natural-swimming-spots-in-nigeria\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T08:55:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T08:55:49","slug":"10-stunning-natural-swimming-spots-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/10-stunning-natural-swimming-spots-in-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Stunning Natural Swimming Spots In Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nigeria is blessed with some of the stunning natural swimming spots available for refreshing and relaxing during vacation or weekend breaks. These scenic swimming spots have become home to some of Africa\u2019s most amazing natural wonders. Many Nigerians\u00a0flock to these destinations during weekend breaks or holidays to enjoy\u00a0.These swimming spots are places to cool off on a hot afternoon. The cool water activities including other fun things you can do around the areas are just amazing and exciting. It can only take something extraordinary to allure you away from the beauty that surrounds any of these spots.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 10 stunning natural swimming spots in Nigeria; \u00a0from waterfalls, springs\u00a0to\u00a0waterholes and they\u00a0are surrounded with lush\u00a0landscapes and\u00a0mesmerizing rock formations.\u00a0Spend time with your friends and family in any of these spots and enjoy immeasurable hours of fun.\u00a0So grab your swimming wears and\u00a0a towel, and enjoy the water sliding from the spots.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">1. Erin Ijesha Waterfall<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36857\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Erin-Ijesha-Waterfall.jpg\" alt=\"Erin Ijesha Waterfall\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Submerge yourself\u00a0in the cool waters of Erin Ijesha &#8211;\u00a0Olumirin Waterfall and have a swell time.\u00a0Within the\u00a0 Osun seven step waterfall is the swimming spot, which is mystical and offers swimmers something daring to do when they jump inside the water at the base of the falls. \u00a0Erin Ijesha falls is referred to as Olumirin by the locals.\u00a0 It has remained almost secluded because of its religious significance but it is open to the public.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">2. Ikogosi Spring<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36072\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Ikogosi-Warm-Spring.jpg\" alt=\"Ikogosi Warm Spring\" width=\"683\" height=\"483\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Just be ready to lunge to great depths as your lungs endure while you duck dive down the water in\u00a0 Ikogosi Spring. It is tucked away by Mother Nature in Ikogosi-Ekiti, where it created a cold and warm spring to flow side by side, with few myths surrounding its origin. \u00a0Visit this natural water spot and have\u00a0a dip in any of the waters. There is no need wasting time if you really want to swim here, just go and make the fishes envious with your swimming skills.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">3. Owu Falls<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33521\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Owu-Falls-Kwara-State.jpg\" alt=\"Owu Falls, Kwara State\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some said that the heaven has come to be among men at this highest waterfalls in the country, with water cascading down to a pool of\u00a0 ice cold water. What an experience to swim here during the hot weather? You are not going to be alone when you arrive at the Own Falls because there are a lot of swimmers who are eager to make a dive inside the water.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">4. Wikki Spring<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Wikki-Springs-Bauchi.jpg\" alt=\"Wikki Springs, Bauchi State\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the local Duguri language, Wikki is translated as \u2018Where are you? Okay, if you ever\u00a0 find yourself in this warm water spring which is the largest in Yankari National Park, what are you going to do? This is where you can unwind and relax.\u00a0 This spring has become the favourite of tourists because of its constant temperate at 31.1\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">5. Assop Water Falls<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36858\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Assop-falls.jpg\" alt=\"Assop-falls\" width=\"637\" height=\"433\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo Source: <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/naijatreks.com\/2011\/01\/432\/\" target=\"_blank\">Naijatreks.com<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>This is a nature gift to the people of Plateau State.\u00a0 It is situated in a picturesque surrounding that makes swimming exciting.\u00a0 Just some kilometres along the Jos- Akwanga road, you will find this stunning nature\u2019s wonder. Definitely, you will love this place!<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">6. Agbokim Waterfall<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/agbokim-waterfall.jpg\" alt=\"agbokim waterfall\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo Source:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vencarta.com\/agbokim-waterfalls\/\" target=\"_blank\">Vencarta.com<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>There are a lot of tourist attraction sites in Ikom, Cross River state but Agbokim waterfalls is quite a beautiful spot to behold. This waterfall appears to be falling sheet of water. The cross border experience it gives to Nigerians and Cameroonians is alluring, the waterfall has seven streams that cascades over the rocks\u00a0 comes down as a seven faced falls.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">7. Farin Ruwa Falls<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36860\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Farin-Ruwa-Falls-1.jpg\" alt=\"Farin Ruwa Falls\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All the way to Nasarawa State is situated the Farin Ruwa Falls. You have a natural swimming spot that has a height of 150m and 50 metres wide. You cannot beat the splendour that comes from this fall that is compared with the Niagra and Victoria Falls.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">8. Arinta Waterfall<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36861\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/Arinta-Waterfall.jpg\" alt=\"Arinta Waterfall\" width=\"600\" height=\"524\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo Source: <span style=\"color: #339966;\">Naijatreks.com<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Are you thinking of going somewhere where only a few do, then it is time to visit the Arinta Water Falls in Ipole-Iloro, Ekiti State.\u00a0 It is surrounded by natural forest vegetation and it is not far from the Ikogosi Warm Spring.\u00a0 It is a perfect place for your picnic, relaxation and swimming.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong>9. Enemabia Warm Spring<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Do not expect to see a waterfall here. If you love waters, you would adore this stunning warm spring that is situated in Benue state. You can spend your day swimming here. The scenery of Enemabia Warm Spring is stunning and natural. For those who want to swim in exotic locations, no need travelling out of the country to do so when this warm spring is all yours to conquer.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">10. Gurara Waterfalls<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/gurara-falls.jpg\" alt=\"gurara-falls\" width=\"608\" height=\"456\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Photo Source:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #339966;\">Visitabuja.com.ng<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>The last on our list is a waterfall called the Gurara Falls that is situated along Minna-Suleja road. You can only have one word for this place, blissful and when you take that first step inside the clear water especially during the dry season; do not expect to take a step backward because you are going to take \u00a0a that dip.<\/p>\n<p>Have a favourite natural swimming spot hole to share? Let us know in the comment section below:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigeria is blessed with some of the stunning natural swimming spots available for refreshing and relaxing during vacation or weekend breaks. These scenic swimming spots have become home to some of Africa\u2019s most amazing natural wonders. Many Nigerians\u00a0flock to these destinations during weekend breaks or holidays to enjoy\u00a0.These swimming spots are places to cool off on a hot afternoon. 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