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Calabar Festival
This is the most exciting one week experience one could ever have. Every December, there is a rich display of culture and talents in Calabar, Cross River State. Activities include boat regatta, free music concerts featuring top local and international musicians, costume parade by different bands round the city, the scare of beautiful masquerades, socializing and opportunity to visit Tinapa resort. It’s an experience no one wants to end, but life has to go on, doesn’t it? For more details, visit-
Le Meridien hotel and resort, Uyo
This is perfect for both leisure and business but a highly recommended honeymoon spot.
It’s a world away from what you are used to- there are no distractions, no need to leave the resort and you just want to forget everything but your spouse. It’s the five star Le Meridien hotel and resort, Uyo located approximately 1hour away from Calabar by road. The view makes you appreciate the outstanding blend of nature and luxury that calms all your anxiety and makes you fall in love all over again
Obudu Cattle Ranch
Obudu Cattle Ranch
Obudu Cattle Ranch in Cross River State is considered a top holiday spot. Perfect for honeymoon, adventure and scenery, the ranch comprises of wildlife, winding road, cable car, golf course and hotel with swimming pool. With an altitude of 1575.76metres above sea level and temperature ranging from 26°C to 32°C, one can’t help but appreciate nature and relax. The weather is amazing that when it’s cloudy, you could actually see and feel the clouds move beside you. It’s about 5- 6hours from Calabar by road and there is also an airstrip on the ranch. It’s time to take that trip, the experience is simply overwhelming. For more information about prices and the faciities available, visit www.obuducattleranch.info
Abuja Carnival
Abuja Carnival is a good opportunity to explore Abuja in November. The rich display of our Nigerian culture with representatives from all the 36states of the country is definitely astonishing and thrilling. Bringing to light the sights and sounds of the country, you can’t help but wonder why Nigeria isn’t acknowledged for tourism in the world. It’s also a perfect time to do some sightseeing in the FCT as the city exhibits iconic monuments symbolizing our history. You get to see beautiful houses and the best roads in the country; no matter what happens; try to get a drive in the evening to enjoy the roads. Abuja comprises of parks, gardens, health centers, cinema, amusement park and an interesting nightlife. It also has some top brand hotels like Hilton, Sheraton and Protea but it also has some affordable hotels and guest houses and some hotels have good deals over the weekend so start early to plan your trip. The carnival is a good reason to visit Abuja but there is so much more you can enjoy so come over to the FCT- you won’t regret it.
Lagos- the city of life
There is an unending list of things to do in Lagos. Due to urban regeneration, Lagos is fast becoming the city of our dreams and land of opportunities. With the abundance of intercontinental, fast-food and local cuisine, hotels, health clubs, beaches, vibrant nightlife, endless shops to explore, cinema and theatres and bad traffic are just a few of the many attractions of Lagos. A little more organized than it used to be, the spirit of the city is still as dynamic as ever and perfect for any group of tourists seeking to experience what Nigeria is all about. For more information, visit- www.goodlife.com.ng
National Conservation Foundation
Located along Lekki – Aja road in Lagos, the NCF supported by Chevron focuses on preserving nature and our wildlife. A visit to the center gives you a feel of what nature is or should be. The forest behind the beautiful national secretariat inhabits animals like snakes, crocodiles, monkeys, antelopes running around free in the forest. If you are lucky, you might just see some of them. It is an exciting and educative experience as tourists go through the forest with much anticipation with the supervision of trained guides of course. It is perfect for adventurous and educational tourists and it is very affordable. For more info, visit www.ncfnigeria.org
Eko Tourists Resort
If you are tired of the hustles and bustles of Lagos then Eko Tourists Resort Akodo towards Epe- might just be the right place to go. It’s about 45mins on good roads from Aja and little traffic. The beach is clean, the sea is blue and the rooms are okay and the experience is absolutely refreshing so give your break and visit the private beaches.
ABC Transport is the best public transport service by road to major cities in Nigeria and other nearby African countries. You could be sure of an air conditioned vehicle, polite bus attendants, refreshments and security checks. Toilet facilities onboard and several nigerian movies and music to entertain you with. So if you want some sightseeing, value for money and you don’t feel like taking your ride. Check out their site- www.abctransport.com
This is a must see carnival. Wondering where to go for Christmas with friends and family? This is it. It’s the experience of a lifetime because there is an endless list of things to do when you get to Calabar in December. Be sure to see an unbelievable sea of people participating in the carnival. Save towards it, book hotels and airine tickets on time cos after a while, you may not get a place or seat. take your camera and get ready for a holiday filled with suspense, fun, laughter, adventure and good food… visit www.calabarcarnival.org
Cross River State is the no. 1 leading state in tourism development in Nigeria. The state proudly promotes its culture, hospitable nature and cleanliness as tourists sweep into it to enjoy its calabar carnival. Other attractions include the Tinapa resort and Obudu Cattle ranch. It is also known for its cultural dancers, masquerades and cuisine- the popular afang and edikang ikong. It was also the first capital of the country and has some history of slave trade and the killing of twins. It’s a beautiful place so take a visit to calabar, like the saying goes- Come And Live And Be At Rest. Go to www.crossriverstate.gov.ng
This is social and business website about the happenings in Lagos. Do you need information about almost anything in Lagos? Then this is the right site to visit. Details about where to go, what to do, how to go about it, who to see and how to have fun are unending. Like the name suggests, the site will definitely assist you in having a good life in Lagos. So why don’t you go to www.goodlife.com.ng
Le Meridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort, Uyo
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation
Nigerian Conservation Foundation
The NCF Lekki is supported by Chevron and focuses on the conservation of wildlife and nature. In its Lekki headquarters, you are given an opportunity to go through the forest where you could experience nature and if lucky, see animals like the crocodile, snakes, monkeys, birds and antelopes. Be sure to find yourself appreciating nature as you guided through and the message at the end is- conserve nature and wildlife-visit www.ncfnigeria.org
Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation
NTDC is the official destination marketing organisation of Nigerian tourism. It is in charge the recent tourism activities carried out in the country. Here, you can obtain the necessary information of all government tourist activities in the country as they develop and promote Nigeria as an attractive destination to the world. For more information, visit www.ntdc.gov.ng
Obudu Cattle Ranch is located in Cross River State and is indeed a taste of nature. So welcome back packers, bird watchers, honeymooners, families and eco-tourists, this is where you should be. The ranch has a breathtaking scenery in and out of the cable car, world class accommodation facilities, swimming and waterslide facilities, golf course and much more. You need a break then visit http://obuducattleranch.info/ for more details on facilities and prices.
Perfect for business and leisure, there are numerous activites to partake in here. Tinapa resort provides facilities like game arcade, water parks and shops to surf through and remember, it’s a free trade zone. So include this as one of your stops during your next visit to Calabar. You might just consider becoming an investor. For more details, visit www.tinapa.com.ng
Do you think tourism has nothing to offer in the north of Nigeria? Come over to another world where you see real wildlife, experience hospitality and appreciate nature. In yankari game reserve offers an experience of a lifetime as you get carried away in a world where there are free elephants and gorillas, refreshing natural warm springs and beautiful accommodation facilities. Managed by the Bauchi State Government, the reserve has indeed regenerated and is perfect for holidays and adventure. For more information, visit www.friendsofyankari.org/tourism.htm
