BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN NIGERIA

The peculiarities of any country in the world finely causes it to stand magnificently out among neighbouring countries or those apart, invariably serving as a propeller towards the much required advancement in the diverse fields of the economy; politics, education, transportation, trade and commerce, tourism, power, housing and a whole lot more.  This can be said of the tourist industry in Nigeria, the acclaimed ‘Giant of Africa’- an entitlement got as a result of its teeming population and great economy.

Nigeria, an unarguably prominent country, situated at the heart of Africa, is wholesomely blessed with amazing tourist sites in some of the beautiful states that make it up. Tourism, which is a key means towards unwinding from official duties or any form of business engagement, is a huge source of internal revenue for the Nigerian government.

A great amount of both its nationals and foreigners, love embarking on vacations, picnics and adventure spree to these very admirable places of attraction, due to the unquantifiable pleasure and optimal relief it presents.

1. Olumo Rock: 

 

This is one of the most famous attraction sites, situated in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The state’s capital – Abeokuta, is a Yoruba derivative meaning ‘Under the rock’ and this helps with a clue of the rocky plains that encompasses the city. Olumo Rock performed the role of a shield, protector and fortress for the inhabitants of the town back in the 19^th century, when there were wars. With the aid of an elevator, a tourist can make it to the rock’s summit where a large expanse of the town can be viewed from. Olumo Rock is sincerely worth the try.

2. Obudu Mountain Resort: 

Here is another pleasurable site, formerly known as the Obudu Cattle Ranch, found in Calabar, the Cross Rivers state capital. It is one resort any adventurer would die to visit, time and time again, owing to the classy natural endowment it heralds- moderate temperature, eye-catchy valleys, attractive landscape, cable cars, waterfalls and epic canopy walkway. The Obudu Mountain Resort is everything and more.

3. Zuma Rock:

This is another renowned tourist site in Nigeria. The Zuma Rock described to have the face of a human is amicably seated in Mandalla, Niger State, to the North of Abuja. A dominant attribute of this irresistible natural endowment is its ability to make fire during a heavy downpour. This specially happens at the apex of the rock, every rainy season.

4. Yankari Game Reserve: 

Here is a common place of visit for most tourists. The reserve is seen in Bauchi State. An adventure to this alluring site reveals how nature’s finest animals are beautifully tamed and tended for, not excluding the exposure to the large tropical forests, captivating activities anyone would never get tired of giving a try.

5. Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort: This warm spring is often referred to as a natural wonder, due to the unparalleled feature it presents. Situated in Ekiti State, the warm spring is a mixture of the cold and the warm water. It is not a common idiosyncrasy and as such, makes tourists easily attracted, alongside the hills and nice landscape it comes with.

6. Osun Sacred Grove: 

Located on the outskirts of Oshogbo, Osun State, in Nigeria, the Osun Sacred Grove is known to be ‘The Osun’, the fertility goddess in Yorubaland. In honour of the goddess, an annual festival occurs in Oshogbo. Also, reports state that a certain number of plant species used for medications are found in there.

7. Idanre Hills: Another eye-candy for tourists found in Ondo State. The remarkable hill is composed of high plains and spectacular valleys. The hill has loads of interesting physical characteristics anyone would just not look over. They are the mysterious and unreadable writings inscribed on the rock, old courts, shrines, thunder water (Omi Aopara), burial grounds and the conspicuous Aron River, visited by tons of people overtime, due to its natural healing power.