Nigeria is an ideal place to spend the holidays. Herein abounds beautiful places where one can create everlasting and wonderful memories. Check out these attractions below;
1. The Ibeno Beach
A blissful destination for tourists stretched over 245km on a sandbank in Ibeno lies the Ibeno Beach, a little haven for leisure seekers. The roaring waves, spots for sunbathing, unpolluted vegetation of the mangrove forest, cool breeze from the water and a lush surrounding give this destination an unimaginable allure for tourists.
Location: Ibeno, Akwa Ibom State.
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2. Obudu Mountain Resort
Above the sea level on the Oshie Ridge of the famous Sankwala Mountains sits majestically the Obudu Mountain Resort. The temperate climate, breathtaking views, halcyon tranquility, and beautiful scenery have made this resort one of the famous tourist sites in Nigeria and one of the best.
Location Location: Obudu, Cross River State.
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3. Ngwo Pine Forest
The unique forest dynasty that is found in Ngwo Pine is a huge draw for visitors, romantically set by Mother Nature with sharp twists for adventure seekers, beautifully set pine trees and gently flowing stream for lovers, and the loud splashing of the waters inside the dark cleft inside a cave would blow off one’s imagination.
Location: Ngwo, Enugu State.
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4. Awhum Waterfall
Awhum boasts of numerous immaculate lakes, waterfalls, and a monastery. The waterfall forms beautiful scenery where water cascades over its top forming a stream, which has become a religious tourist site. It runs through a cave. It is close to the Awhum Monastery.
Location: Awhum, Enugu State.
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5. Arochukwu Long Juju Slave Route
The sacred altar, a six-foot gully that takes people to the temple and the waterfall in the Arochukwu Long Juju Slave route, beg tourists to explore the shrine of Ibini Ukpabi and the cult monument of Kamula.
Location: Arochukwu, Abia State.
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6. The Giant Footprint of Ukhuse Oke
In a sacred grove where prehistory meets the modern, between a village called Ukhuse-oke and Ukhuseosi, lies these distinct footprints of a prehistoric giant that are embedded permanently on flat granite rocks.
Location: Owan, Edo State.
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7. Port Harcourt Tourist Beach
If you are looking for a destination where you can run away from the bustling life of a city; one that is built on an artificial sand beach, Port Harcourt Tourist Beach is where you should be. It is a leisure hub along Kolabi Creek.
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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8. Gashaki-Gumpti National Park
A national park that offers a fascinating insight into life in medieval times in Nigeria is the Gashaki-Gumpti National Park. It is located within the Chappal Wadi, Mountain, Chappal Hendu and the Mountain of Wind. It is Nigeria’s largest and most diverse National Park.
Location: Gashaki-Gumpti, Taraba State.
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9. Alok Ikom Monoliths
What do you think about a monolith? 300 carved stones standing upright in circles, facing each other in groups with images and texts inscribed on the monoliths are how you would see Alok Ikom Monoliths (UNESCO World Heritage Site) that are in form of a phallus. This a place to be.
Location: Ikom, Cross River state.
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10. Isaac Boro Garden Park
Isaac Boro Garden Park is situated opposite the Mile One Bridge along the Old GRA in Port Harcourt. Today, it has become a tourist location where baseball and softball are played and a center for trade fairs and live entertainment. The tomb of Major Isaac Boro, a soldier killed in the Nigeria Civil War lies here.
Location: Port Harcourt.
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11. The Tinapa Free Zone & Resort
The charm of Calabar mingled with the taste of its rich culture gives Tinapa Free Zone & Resort that magnificent scenario that mesmerizes tourists. It has 860,000 sq ft retail space, an entertainment strip that houses a digital cinema, restaurants, a mini-amphitheater, casino, and children’s arcade, a Studio Tinapa for Nollywood, a night club and pubs. Visit Tinapa Free Zone and Resort
Location: Calabar, Cross River State.
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You see! These and many more are places that you visit in Nigeria and it leaves an indelible memory in your heart. A visit to these places is worth the expenses. Try it out. BON VOYAGE!!!
