Awhum Waterfalls and Cave
Awhum Waterfalls and Cave is located in the serene community of Amaugwe village, Awhum town in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. Nestled beneath gigantic walls of limestone, the natural waterfalls consist of two cascading streams falling from varying heights.
The first waterfall intrudes the cave about midway from the entrance, while the larger one is at the very end of the path. The thick forests canopying the falls on all sides adds to the beauty of the place.
The Awhum Cave was formed as a result of a massive outcrop of granite rock, and water cascades down from the top of the rock to form a stream at its base with white sand along its shores.
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The cave stands at 30 meters (98 feet) high, and the water flowing down the waterfall remains warm throughout the seasons.
People in the community and some tourists claim that the water has healing powers and that it is capable of dispelling evil forces wherever it is sprinkled. For this reason, the location has become a place of spiritual pilgrimage and a prayer centre.
The cave has also become a choice location for the shooting of movies, exhibitions and picnics.
The lakes surrounding the waterfall are still maintained in their natural conditions, and more than 50 different species of fish are found in these lakes. However, some of the lakes have never been fished on before.
Awhum Waterfalls and Cave has been managed by a Catholic organization, Our Lady of Mount Calvary Monastery since 1975. The monastery has numerous affordable accommodations and rooms available for visitors to enjoy their stay.
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