Chutes de Koudou, Waterfall in Parc W, Benin.

Chutes de Koudou is a waterfall where the Mekrou River drops over rocky terrain, creating a series of cascades within the park. The water tumbles through layers of stone surrounded by thick vegetation that covers the surrounding slopes.

The falls lie on the Mekrou River, which has carved cliffs at this point inside Parc W, the reserve shared by Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger. The nearest settlement is Banikoara, in Benin's Alibori department, the usual starting point for reaching the site.

The falls lie in Parc W, a reserve shared by Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger, and the Mekrou River that cuts them also marks the border between Benin and Burkina Faso. The nearest Beninese town, Banikoara in Alibori department, is the usual starting point for local guides and visitors heading to the site.

The nearest town for reaching the falls is Banikoara. Visitors should be aware that access requires permits and conditions at the site can change seasonally.

Parc W, which the falls sit within, is a national park spanning Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger, not a wetland. The Mekrou River, which carved the cliffs, forms the border between Benin and Burkina Faso along this stretch.