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You have heard of the Yankari Games Reserve in Bauchi, right? Great! You have also heard of the Obudu Cattle Ranch in Cross River, correct? Good! But then, there are tens of less popular native resorts in Nigeria that I bet you do not know about it, or rather, not much publicized. Here are just five of them:
1. The Ogbunike Cave: Situated in Anambra State, the Ogbunike Cave is an ancient cave used by ancestors of the local natives, and it is segmented into compartments as is unusual with normal caves you’ve seen somewhere else. Each section of the mysterious cave has its own story, and the local guides can regale you with word-of-mouth stories behind each cave and section within the larger Ogbunike cave.
2. Azumini Blue River: Located in Abia State close to the border with Akwa Ibom State, the Azumini Blue River is so reputed because of its crystal-clear blue water. Here you can enjoy the canoe rides in the river and walk on the sandy beach while picnicking with friends and family.
3. Mbari Cultural Centre: The Mbari Cultural Centre is located at Ikenegbu layout and the Eke-Nguru Aboh Mbaise area of Owerri. This is the home of sculptures for the Mbari people, and here you see various sculptures of art representing the Ala the Earth goddess, Amadioha the god of thunder, Ogwugwu the Forest god, and other native deities symbolized with sculptural arts of tortoise, ram, snake, owl, and monkey among others.
4. NOK Village: Located in Kaduna State, the Nok village prides itself on ancient cultural artifacts that are over 2,500 years old; and there are cultural excavations that have added to the body of academic knowledge among numerous scholars and for countless research. Here you witness first-hand the naked cultures of the Nok people and see various terracotta heads of animals and ancient people while also seeing various primordial weapons of war on display.
5. Oguta Lake Holiday Complex: Located at the Oguta local government area of Imo State, some 40 kilometers away from Owerri the state capital, the Oguta Lake is the second largest natural lake after Lake Chad. It is now made into a resort that features an international golf course, cruise boat services, children mini-recreation park, mini bunker featuring relics of war and constructed by the Biafran Navy during the Nigerian Civil War, and a club house that has a motel for feeding, lodging, and refreshment.
1. The Ogbunike Cave: Situated in Anambra State, the Ogbunike Cave is an ancient cave used by ancestors of the local natives, and it is segmented into compartments as is unusual with normal caves you’ve seen somewhere else. Each section of the mysterious cave has its own story, and the local guides can regale you with word-of-mouth stories behind each cave and section within the larger Ogbunike cave.
2. Azumini Blue River: Located in Abia State close to the border with Akwa Ibom State, the Azumini Blue River is so reputed because of its crystal-clear blue water. Here you can enjoy the canoe rides in the river and walk on the sandy beach while picnicking with friends and family.
3. Mbari Cultural Centre: The Mbari Cultural Centre is located at Ikenegbu layout and the Eke-Nguru Aboh Mbaise area of Owerri. This is the home of sculptures for the Mbari people, and here you see various sculptures of art representing the Ala the Earth goddess, Amadioha the god of thunder, Ogwugwu the Forest god, and other native deities symbolized with sculptural arts of tortoise, ram, snake, owl, and monkey among others.
4. NOK Village: Located in Kaduna State, the Nok village prides itself on ancient cultural artifacts that are over 2,500 years old; and there are cultural excavations that have added to the body of academic knowledge among numerous scholars and for countless research. Here you witness first-hand the naked cultures of the Nok people and see various terracotta heads of animals and ancient people while also seeing various primordial weapons of war on display.
5. Oguta Lake Holiday Complex: Located at the Oguta local government area of Imo State, some 40 kilometers away from Owerri the state capital, the Oguta Lake is the second largest natural lake after Lake Chad. It is now made into a resort that features an international golf course, cruise boat services, children mini-recreation park, mini bunker featuring relics of war and constructed by the Biafran Navy during the Nigerian Civil War, and a club house that has a motel for feeding, lodging, and refreshment.
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