Cotonou, Place to Go Atakora Kota Falls

Destination: Kota Falls

These falls are a beautiful piece of West Africa's natural splendor. Come to get the rest and relaxation you need or to explore the falls and surrounding sites.

Attractions

- La Cascade

For 500CFA one can visit these beautiful falls and swim in the natural pools below.

- Ancient Village Ruins

Follow the path from the natural pools to find the remnants of this ancient village where you can walk through the ruins and wonder at the people who left them behind.

Events/Activities:

- Walking Excursions

A walk through this beautiful scenery is sure to leave you refreshed and content. You will also find warm conversation with the people who live here.

- Swimming

The natural pools located at the base of the waterfall are a refreshing place to swim or bathe.

- Dance of the Yossou

Every four years this dance is initiated for the ceremony of circumcision. Come and intimately observe this piece of local culture.

- Local Artists and Craftsmen

You can simply spend your time admiring this lovely work or pick up a memory to take home.

General Information

Cost of travel from Cotonou:

Single place in Auto-Taxi:12 500 CFA

Seat on Bus: 11 500 CFA

Approximate Travel Time:

Auto-Taxi: 10 hours

Bus: 11 hours

Travel Notes

Your Auto-Taxi will take you as far as Natitingou and then you will have to take a Moto-Taxi to the falls. Prices above reflect 7 000 CFA for the Moto-Taxi.

Best time to visit

Come enjoy this natural treasure anytime, but remember that the rains come May to November.

Lodging

Camping is always an option for the adventurous traveler. The campground locate next to the site charges 1 500 CFA per night.

Auberge Tanekas (15 km from the Falls) provides ventilated or A/C rooms and can be reached at Tel: 82-15-52 or write: BP 76, Natitingou.

Auberge le Vieux Cavalier (15 km from the Falls) provides ventilated or A/C rooms and can be reached at Tel: 82-13-24 or write: BP 167, Natitingou.

Restaurants

La Buvette du Site has sandwiches and drinks for around 2 000CFA per plate.

Le Basilique (15 km from site) is located in Quartier Kantaborifa and provides local cuisine for 1 500 CFA per plate.

Le Gourmet (15 km from site) is located across the street from the Hotel Bourgogne. Available are African and European dishes breakfast, lunch and dinner for about 2 000 CFA per plate.

Local Markets:

The nearest market is in Natitingou.

South: Abomey | Allada | Cotonou | Dassa zoumé |Ganvié |Grand Popo |Ouidah |Porto Novo| Possotomé | Savalou |
North: Kandi | Kota falls |Koussoukouangou |Natitingou | Tanéka-Koko | Parakou | Nikki | Pendjari park | Tanougou waterfalls |

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