saymax: No. 8 is my lovely hometown. Feel free 2 visit dere. D pple r hospitable. Deres a carnival starting frm 27th-30th. I can't say more. Visit once guarantee to visit twice. Land so fresh n greeen.

Ezedon: BOKO HARAM camp in BORNO

e-net:
I quite agree wit ur list to a certain extent esp dt of obudu,oguta lake,yankari etc but i tink ur list is incomplete without u putin idanre hill,ikogosi water spring(where cold n hot water meet at a point),erin ijesha waterfall.if u av ever been to any of dia places,its a wonder ro behold and itz a rare gift dt ds places r found in Nigeria.so OP,update ur list

Papilo87: As the year ends many people will obviously look at interesting ways to take off the rest and rejuvenate for another work year.

Whether you are in business for yourself or a career individual working in an organisation if you are taking some days off this year end here are some interesting places you could check out for your holidays as complied by the Ngcareers Blog

1. Ibeno Beach

One of the numerous fine beaches in Nigeria is the Ibeno Beach in Akwa lbom State. A lover of water sport finds the Beach which stretches to James town on the Atlantic most inviting.

2. Rojenny Tourist Village

Rojenny Tourist Village is in Anambra State, just at the outskirts of Onitsha market town. Rojenny Village is one of the leading tourist resorts in Nigeria. Among the many attractions of the village are amusement park, joy rides and sporting/relaxation facilities

3. Yankari National Park

Yankari National Park has become the most developed Wildlife park in Nigeria with a lot of attractions for visitors. The park is famous for its variety of animals available for viewing round the year, though the animals are better watched between November and May period of the dry season when the animals converge around the Gaji River, Baboons, Waterbucks, Elephants, Crocodiles, Bushbucks, Duikers, Warthogs, Hippopotamus are among the anirnals commonly seen at the park.

4. Obudu Cattle Ranch

Obudu Cattle Ranch is located in Cross River Slate towards the Nigeria-Cameroon border in the South-East. The Ranch is over 1,524m, has temperate weather condition to ensure green vegetation and grazing of cattle round the year. The Ranch is a tourist delight as a result of its divergent attractions. There are a natural swimming pool, horse riding, beautiful waterfall to behold, gorilla camp, bird watching, sporting facilities and accommodation.

5. Agbokim Waterfalls

Some short distance away from the Nigeria-Cameroon border is the very captivating sight called Agbokim Waterfalls. The Falls situated in Cross River State lies less than 30km from Ikom and is highly recommended for picnics. The falls are pleasantly surrounded by green vegetation.

6. Mbari Cultural Centres

The home of Mbari sculptural houses. These sculptures are robust art manifestations of the prevalent social life and a monumental art sacrifice to “ALA” the earth goodness. In Mbari, Imo State there are very many objects like the terrorising beast, the plastic forms of symbols of the prevalent deities among which is the “ALA” herself, the Amadioha (Thunder god), the Ogwugwu (forest god) each deity with his or her mystical messengers such as snakes, monkeys, rams, tortoise and owl are properly represented. A number of symbolic models were sculptured or painted. These sculptures reflect the lgbo aesthetics. The Mbari Cultural Centre is an open air museum and found in Ikenegbu layout Owerri and at Eke-Nguru in Aboh Mbaise.

7. Oguta Lake Holiday Complex

The holiday complex situates in Oguta local government Area of Imo State about 40km (forty kilometres) away from Owerri, the Capital of Imo State. The lake is qf fresh water and the second largest natural lake in thecountry after lake Chad. To complement the complex water-based recreation services, there are other interesting attractions to watch.

These include:
(a) Golf Course with 18 standard international holes.
(b) Relic of war (mini bunker) constructed by the defunct Biafran Navy during Civic war.
(c) Natural confluence of Oguta Lake and Urashi River.
(d) Cruise boat services.
(e) Golf Club Bar House/Oguta Lake Motel for refreshment, lodging and feeding.
(f) Mini-children recreation park

8. Ososo Tourist Centre

Ososo town, on the boundary between Edo and Kogi States, is hilly and rocky. It lies about 40 kilometres from Igarra and 200 kilometres from Benin city in Edo State, The rocks and hills present a beau tiful scenery. There is a non-catering Rest House on top of a hill at Ososo, which grants a wide view of parts of Kogi State to as far as the Niger. From the Rest House can be seen some distance away a crater take with colourful fishes. An amusement park is being developed as part of the resort which has tem- perate weather for long periods in the year.

9. Ezeagu Tourist Complex

A half-hour drive from the burstling capital city of Enugu State is the Ezeagu Tourist Complex. The complex exhibits one of the natural wonders of nature. Measuring about 22 hectares in size, it comprises a lake, a cave and a waterfall (spring water). Its splendour is expressed by the almost 5 kilome tres long Obinofia cave whose sheer size and compartments is awe-striking.

The surrounding scape is a marriage of various land forms with unique weather condition and exo- tic vegetation. The cave has several tunnels branching out in different directions. Some of the tunnels are inter-connected, often opening up into largechambers which are two to three high and up to ten metres wide.

10. Abraka River Resort, Abraka

Located in the quiet University Town of Abraka, this Motel is ideal for those who want to escape the noise and tension of city/urban life. Hence guests can swim, boat, sport-fishor simply bask in the warm sun.on the exquisite sand-beach as the glass- clear Ethiope River flows lazily by. There are also lawn tennis, squash rackets and badminton courts as well as a children’s playground.

source: Nigeria's top Career Blog

e-net:
I quite agree wit ur list to a certain extent esp dt of obudu,oguta lake,yankari etc but i tink ur list is incomplete without u putin idanre hill,ikogosi water spring(where cold n hot water meet at a point),erin ijesha waterfall.if u av ever been to any of dia places,its a wonder ro behold and itz a rare gift dt ds places r found in Nigeria.so OP,update ur list

e-net:
I quite agree wit ur list to a certain extent esp dt of obudu,oguta lake,yankari etc but i tink ur list is incomplete without u putin idanre hill,ikogosi water spring(where cold n hot water meet at a point),erin ijesha waterfall.if u av ever been to any of dia places,its a wonder ro behold and itz a rare gift dt ds places r found in Nigeria.so OP,update ur list

beejay1207: I will b in Ososo for the carnival. 2011 carnival was a memorable one.

Christine01:

Will be at Ososo as well. Went with my sister for the carnival last year and then,the road from Igarra to Ososo was still under construction.
More of my family and friends will be around this time and that means more fun.

beejay1207: Are u from Igarra?! Am from Ososo dough. U can give me your contact, I'll check out for you during the carnival.

beejay1207: Are u from Igarra?! Am from Ososo dough. U can give me your contact, I'll check out for you during the carnival.