Benin · Atakora Department
Tanougou Falls
Tanougou Falls is a waterfall in the Atakora mountains on the edge of the Pendjari Game Park in the north of Benin about 20 km northeast of Tanguiéta. The waterfall is about 15 meters high and has a purported flow rate of 1.5 m3 per second, though this is subject to great seasonal fluctuation.
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Tanougou Falls drops 15 metres (49 ft). It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Tanguièta, Benin. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a cascade waterfall, water tumbles down a series of rock steps rather than falling free.
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 Tanguièta, Benin
- Country Benin
- Region Atakora Department, West Africa, Africa
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Tanougou Falls
Benin
Height15 mWidth—
Most similar
Rusumo Falls
Rwanda · Tanzania
Height15 mWidth40 m
Also a cascade waterfall, of similar height and in Rwanda
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 65× taller than Tanougou Falls. Victoria Falls is 7.2× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for Tanougou Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
10.80537, 1.44449
Quick answers
Where is Tanougou Falls?
Tanougou Falls is in Benin (Atakora Department). The nearest base is Tanguièta, Benin. Its coordinates are 10.8054, 1.4445.
How tall is Tanougou Falls?
Tanougou Falls drops 15 metres (49 feet). It is a cascade-type waterfall.
When is the best time to visit Tanougou Falls?
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 Tanougou Falls?
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 Tanougou Falls?
Yes — swimming is a normal part of a visit to Tanougou Falls, 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 Tanougou Falls?
The usual base is Tanguièta, Benin. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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