Félou Falls, Waterfall in Kayes Region, Mali.
The Félou Falls cascade down 34 meters over a width of 1000 meters along the Senegal River, creating multiple rocky steps.
French colonial forces constructed a fort at nearby Médine village in 1855 to establish control over the Senegal River transportation routes.
The falls mark the final navigable point of the Senegal River, influencing local communities' settlements and trading patterns through generations.
Visitors can reach the falls by traveling approximately 15 kilometers upstream from the city of Kayes through regional transportation networks.
The Félou Hydroelectric Plant, completed in 2014, generates 62.3 megawatts of power using the natural flow of these falls.
Location: Kayes Region
Elevation above the sea: 34 m
Width: 1,000 m
Part of: Senegal River
GPS coordinates: 14.35639,-11.34528
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:52
Mali features earthen mosques, ancient archaeological sites, noteworthy geological formations and natural parks. The cities of Timbuktu, Djenné, and Gao have religious and historical mud-brick architecture. The country also has waterfalls, ancient caves, and colonial monuments. National parks and nature reserves are home to local wildlife. The architectural heritage includes historic mosques, traditional fortifications, and administrative buildings from the colonial period.
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