A must read before your next visit to Nigeria
Nigeria is home to several tourist, historical and cultural heritage spots. They are both diverse and fascinating places to visit that offer alluring sights and scenery, all essential ingredients for making memorable experiences in different parts of the country.
Here are a few destinations to check out on your next trip to Nigeria:
Ibom Golf Resort
Known as the Pride of Akwa Ibom State and the largest golf course in West Africa, the Ibom Golf Resort is one of the best tourist sites in the country.
Located in South of Nigerian on a luxurious palm forest vegetation of about 174 hectares of land, the Ibom Golf resort features a breathtaking hotel, an 18-hole magnificent golf course, a world standard swimming pool, a restaurant and bars that offer tasty and delicious meals and drinks.
Pros
* For the golf lover who desires serenity, quiet and nature, this is the best place to be.
* The rooms are clean, well-furnished and the customer service is commendable.
* Bicycles are available on the resort for those who love to cycle and walking trails on the golf course.
* There are tennis and squash games to enjoy. Massages are available while lounging by the pool side. Free parking and wifi are available at the resort.
Cons
* There are no International flights into Akwa Ibom. The closest international airport is the Port-Harcourt International Airport. However there are domestic flights into Akwa Ibom from Port-Harcourt is about 30 mins and the ride to the resort is 30 mins.
Kajuru Castle
A private luxurious villa situated in Kaduna, the Kajuru Castle is a medieval-designed architectural beauty that aged as far back as 1989. It is a structure built on a mountainous top and designed to accommodate 150 guests in its enormous inside.
The attractions of this castle include an armory, turrets, a dungeon, a sauna, exotic birds, a swimming pool and a crocodile pit.
Pros
* The castle has a serene and comfortable ambience.
* The castle offers a panoramic view of the surrounding landscapes.
* The rooms are fully air-conditioned.
* There is a barbecue spot on ground.
* Ideal location for a romantic getaway, photo shoots, music video shoots and a variety of different events.
Cons
* Has a limited number of rooms available.
* It is hotter in the Castle during the dry season which typically runs from November to March.
Ogbunike Cave
Located within a tropical rain forest in the state of Anambra, the Ogbunike Cave is a custodian of history and traditions for the community; it also serves as a symbol of spiritual significance in the area, which explains the specific instructions on footwear removal at the reception point.
The rain forest has a diverse collection of animals around the cave including fish, alligators, porcupines, antelopes and rabbits. The bat-inhabited cave is a trek down a valley with a walkway of 317 steps.
Pros
* it is located in a cool and serene environment. There are bodies of water at several spots in the cave.
Cons
* For those with a fear of enclosures, be conscious of your surroundings.
* Women on heir monthly cycle are not granted access into the cave.
* Walking down the 317 steps can get tiresome along the way.
Badagry Slave Museum and Black History Museum
Badagry lies on the north bank of Porto Novo Creek, a waterway that connects Lagos(Nigeria) and Porto-Novo (Benin Republic). The museum is located in Badagry, an ancient coastal town on the outskirts of Lagos
The museum serves as a custodian of the history of slave trade in Nigeria. It offers fascinating yet heart wrenching images and relics of what happened during the slave trade era.
Pros
* Asides from the museum, there are other tourist attractions to enjoy in Badagry, such as the Agia Tree Monument, the spot where Christianity was first preached in Nigeria, the Slave Route, The Coconut Beach and The Slave Port.
* Walk away a little or a lot more knowledgeable of the slave trade history on this trip.
Cons
* It may be a heavy and emotional experience.
* Badagry is hike from center of Lagos so be mindful of you departure times and the traffic patterns which will vary depending on if it’s a weekday or weekend.
* Bookings have to be made before you visit.
Tourism, history and culture go side by side in Nigeria and these are just a few suggestions so share in the comments any off-the beaten path tourist destinations you have been to or plan to go to for your next vacation.
