Nigeria · Jema'a
Matsirga waterfalls
Matsirga Waterfalls is a segmented waterfall located near Batadon in Zangon Kataf LGA, southern Kaduna State, Nigeria. From springs on the Kagoro Hills, water cascades over a cliff into a plunge pool below, producing an arresting natural display.
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Matsirga waterfalls drops 25 metres (82 ft) across a face roughly 200 metres wide. It is a segmented-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Takau, Nigeria. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a segmented waterfall, the flow splits into separate strands as it falls.
What you can do here
Also good forHikingPhotography
When to go
Rain-season fed: the falls are at their biggest towards the end of the main rains and can shrink dramatically in the dry months.
Getting there
- Base town Takau, Nigeria
- Country Nigeria
- Region Jema'a, West Africa, Africa
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Matsirga waterfalls
Nigeria
Height25 mWidth200 m
Most similar
Boti Falls
Ghana
Height30 mWidth—
Also a segmented waterfall, of similar height and with swimming
Largest curtain
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Zambia
Height108 mWidth1,708 m
Largest single sheet of falling water
Tallest on earth
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Height979 mWidth—
Widest on earth
Khone Phapheng Falls
Laos
Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
Angel Falls is 39× taller than Matsirga waterfalls. Victoria Falls is 4.3× taller and 8.5× wider. Khone Phapheng Falls is 54× wider. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
9.56667, 8.3
Quick answers
Where is Matsirga waterfalls?
Matsirga waterfalls is in Nigeria (Jema'a). The nearest base is Takau, Nigeria. Its coordinates are 9.5667, 8.3000.
How tall is Matsirga waterfalls?
Matsirga waterfalls drops 25 metres (82 feet), across a face about 200 metres wide. It is a segmented-type waterfall.
When is the best time to visit Matsirga waterfalls?
Peak flow is August to November. Rain-season fed: the falls are at their biggest towards the end of the main rains and can shrink dramatically in the dry months.
What can you do at Matsirga waterfalls?
Beyond the viewpoints: swimming, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
Can you swim at Matsirga waterfalls?
Yes — swimming is a normal part of a visit to Matsirga waterfalls, in the pools away from the falling water. Only swim where it is permitted on the day, stay clear of the base of the falls where currents recirculate, and skip it after heavy rain.
How do you get to Matsirga waterfalls?
The usual base is Takau, Nigeria. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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