The "Chutes de Koudou" are located on the Benin – Burkina Faso border on the Mekrou River, a tributary of the Niger. The falls are found in the "Parc du W". The park plus the neighbouring parks of Niger and Burkina make up the largest natural reserve of West Africa. For the last few years, an active policy of protection of the flora and fauna has contributed to their rapid rebirth.

With a little luck, you will be able to see lions, elephants, hippos, etc. as well as many species of birds. The "Chutes de Koudou" Lodge is located 120km by dirt track to the north west of Kandi via Banikoara. Shortly, it will be possible to drive over the Mekrou River all year round thanks to a bridge that is being built at the "Point Triple" where Benin, Burkina and Niger meet. It will be then possible to reach Niamey and the Tapoa. Today it can be done only during the dry season by fording the river.

The "Chutes de Koudou" Lodge is opened all year. It is better to use a four wheel drive vehicle to get there but during the dry season all types of cars can make it. The trip from "Parc de la Pendjari" to "Parc du W" is possible only with a four by four car.

The "Chutes de Koudou" Lodge is built right above the Mekrou River. Everything has been done to respect the surrounding environment. The Lodge is made up of a large "paillote" accommodating the Bar / Restaurant / Kitchen and 11 permanent tents. Each tent is set on a teak platform and protected from the sun by a straw roof. It is equipped with a double bed under a mosquito net. With the possibility of an additional mattress, each tent can take 3 persons. Each tent has its own toilet / shower.

By the end of 2006 a large basin built right next to the restaurant will offer a refreshing rest in the water after a long and hot day of safari… There is no electricity at the "Chutes de Koudou" Lodge. Most of the time it is hot during the day and cool at night. A radio link is possible between the Lodge and Kandi through the park administration network.

From the Lodge, safaris can be organised with a "Garde faune" on foot or by car. Canoes can be rented to discover the river.

The Tariffs (2010) :

Food and drink prices are similar to those of the other "Auberges" (Grand Popo, Dassa…)

Lodge chutes de Koudou	Single	Double
Tent	20000 Fcfa	20000 Fcfa
Tent with extra bed	23000 Fcfa	23000 Fcfa