Ipole-Iloro Ekiti is a sleepy but
fascinating rural community. Surrounding the rural settlement are
alluring mountains, thick green forest and flowing rivers. It however
seems that the most appealing element, tucked in the community, is
Arinta Waterfall.
The waterfall located in Ekiti West Local
Government area of Ekiti State has long steep valley, rolling ridges,
tall trees and green bushes, striking insects, birds including a mass of
water gushing against the rocks. The site provides visitors with
refreshing touch of nature.
It also offers tourists beautiful sight
and sound. Visitors to the community begin to savour the splendour of
the waterfall from the road leading to the fall from Ipole-Iloro.
From the slope, one can see the wonder of nature as fresh water rushes
along the rocky channel. It takes less than four minutes to walk to the
foot of Arinta Waterfall.
The Arinta Waterfall is 6km North-West of Ikogosi. It is accessible only
through a secondary road from the Ikogosi warm spring. The chilly feel
of the fall could be felt about 10 metres away.
The waterfall, apart from being a tourist attraction, is also a source
of water supply to the people of Ipole-Iloro Ekiti. The Ipole-Iloro
Ekiti Water Treatment is situated about 200metres from the waterfall.
A research conducted by an unnamed Afro-American indicated that the
water fall could generate electricity (Hydro-electric power). But from
all indications, it is glaring that the economic potential of the
waterfall has not been fully explored.
Commenting on the history of the waterfall, the Olupole of Ipole-Iloro
Ekiti, Oba Babatola Oladele, said, “Ipole-Iloro was founded in the 14th
Century by Oba Alapa-Ajalorun, a grandchild of Oduduwa. We met the water
here. When our forefathers were coming from Ile-Ife, they resolved to
settle close to the water source so as to have water for drinking and
domestic use
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