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Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by travelguide(m): 6:24pm On Jul 01, 2017
1. Tinapa Business Resort


Situated by the Calabar River, Tinapa is a business and leisure resort conceptualized to be an integrated business resort. It is a four phased development promoted by the Government of Cross River State, under a Private Public Partnership (PPP), and very close to Calabar Free Trade Zone.

It is the realization of an exciting dream – the first integrated business and leisure in resort in Nigeria. Tinapa Free Zone has world-class facilities that enable visitors to engage in retail and wholesale activities as well as leisure and entertainment.

Tinapa has space for retail and wholesale, several line shops, warehouses etc. It also has an open exhibition area for trade exhibitions and other events, a movie production studio commonly called “Studio Tinapa” or “Nollywood”, an entertainment strip that include a casino, an Eight-Screen Cinema, a children’s arcade, restaurants and a mini amphitheater, a night club and pubs.

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by travelguide(m): 6:30pm On Jul 01, 2017
2. La Campagne Tropicana


La Campagne Tropicana is a beach resort in the Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos State. It’s a lovely hour’s drive from Victoria Island along the Lekki/Epe Expressway, preferably early in the morning.

This resort offers a unique blend of natural environments which include a fresh water lake, accessible mangrove forest, a savannah, extensive sandy beach and the warm Atlantic sea. The resort provides world class accommodation and a variety of activities to make sure you have an experience like no other on your visit. The staffs are professional and friendly and the cuisine is second to none with 24 hours security. Care has always been taken to make sure that the Infrastructure at the resort blends in perfectly with the surroundings so that the spectacular ambiance of the tropical countryside is not lost.

It also has luxuriously furnished holiday/investment homes with highly cosmopolitan African Decor. All rooms are fitted with ultra – modern appliances such as air – conditioners, TV and wireless Internet Service etc. it is also located within 2 minutes’ drive of a 27 – hole golf course currently under construction. Awaiting you there are Spa treatments, massage therapy, fully equipped cardiovascular gym with personal trainers. Cultural dance displays for guests / residents, fresh palm wine bar with an excellent ocean view, fine dining in elegant restaurants and much more. Other activities include hiking, hunting, horse riding, canoeing, ocean water fishing, aqua aerobics, beach volleyball, and soccer.

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by travelguide(m): 7:36pm On Jul 01, 2017
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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by travelguide(m): 7:39pm On Jul 01, 2017
3. Obudu Mountain Resort


Obudu Mountain Resort is in Cross River State situated close to the border of Cameroon and is reached from Lagos by plane. It offers the leisure seeker and the conference goer a complete contrast. Not only in its temperate climate but also it’s exciting and different location.

Nestling at the top of the mountain the Obudu Mountain Resort is situated on a plateau at 1576 meters above sea level on the Oshie Ridge of the Sankwala Mountains. The temperate climate offers a total contrast and welcome respite from Africa’s tropical heat. Idyllic tranquility, beautiful scenery and breathtaking views make it ideal for the lone adventurer, families on reunion, young couple or holiday group. The food and beverage offering is found in the Terrace Restaurant and Bar with a cozy and relaxing atmosphere made complete by the blazing log fire. National and international cuisine is guaranteed to suit all tastes and the healthy appetites from a day’s nature walk or round of golf.

The resort provides accommodation in the form of African round huts and chalets on stilts maximizing the breathtaking views. It also offers self-contained suites varying in size from the 2-bedroom Governor’s Lodge with its own lounge/dining room and kitchenette to the 20 Mountain Villas, each with three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchenette and balcony. There’s a fully equipped gym, two floodlight tennis courts, a squash court and a natural swimming pool. Keen golfers can show their prowess on the hotel’s 9-hole golf course.

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by travelguide(m): 10:11pm On Jul 01, 2017
4. Yankari National Park


Located in the South-Eastern part of Bauchi, Yankari National Park is undoubtedly Nigeria’s most developed animal reserve and park. The park has the largest collection of Animals than any other park in the country. It currently hosts 50 different species of animals and about 550 elephants – the largest herd of elephants in West Africa. It’s best visited between February and late April.

The Games Reserve also boasts of more than 59 caves, a well system used by slaves and Wiki warm spring. The spring water forms a pool which is 200m long and 10m wide, containing crystal-clear water at a temperature of around 31 degrees Celsius. It available for tourists to swim in.

Yankari Park also has several archaeological preserves including the Dukkey Well System and the Ampara and Shanshau iron smelting works and furnace shafts dating back many centuries.

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by travelguide(m): 10:12pm On Jul 01, 2017
5. MicCom Golf Course Ada


MicCom Golf Hotels Resort is Nigeria’s only privately owned golf course with hotel facilities attached to it. It is situated in the rustic town of Ada in Osun State. The course is set in the serene, picturesque location deep within the lovely and tranquil forests of the South-West. This tranquility is only broken by the musical chirping of birds.

The hotel is set in the splendor of nature and the peacefulness and tranquility remains unbroken. The Golf course is set within the most natural hazards, and its every golfer’s delight.

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by travelguide(m): 10:21pm On Jul 01, 2017
6. Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort


In the heart of Ikogosi, a small, quiet town with rich, local customs, in the Western part of Ekiti State (Ekiti Tourism Corridor), lies a warm spring which has now catapulted Ikogosi-Ekiti to national and international limelight. What is mysterious about the Ikogosi Warm Spring is the fact that, flowing side by side the warm spring, is another spring, a cold one. According to experts, it is a geological wonder to have such occurrence out of the same rock formation and this Ekiti flagship tourist destination is said to be the only one of its kind discovered anywhere in the world. The meeting point of the warm and cold springs is a unique attraction to tourists.

In order to give tourists and visitors a long-lasting experience, a well-landscaped 116-hectare resort is located around the warm spring at Ikogosi-Ekiti. The resort has one Executive VIP chalet, three VIP villas, twelve western suites, seventy-five standard rooms of different styles with free WiFi to browse on your mobile devices like Tecno, Samsung etc, themes and offerings and seven support staff quarters.

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by travelguide(m): 10:22pm On Jul 01, 2017
7. Idanre Hills


The historic Idanre hills are a marvelous tourist attraction in Ondo state. Located in Idanre town, 9 miles southwest of Akure, the state capital, Idanre Hills is no dreamland or imagery of sorts. Said to be 800 years old and reached by about 640 steps with 5 resting points on your way to the top, it is a breathtaking landscape that also provides a window to the town’s colorful history. From a few miles to the town center, a first time visitor will not cease to marvel at the aesthetics, architecture and thoroughness employed by nature in the assemblage of hills of various shapes and sizes at Idanre, also called ‘Oke Idanre’ by the locals.

The evergreen landscape surrounding the hills provides fellowship with nature’s best. The peacefulness that pervades the atmosphere, the blossoming civilization that existed on the hills, the rigors of climbing and a refreshing swim in Arun River, all make the Idanre Hills a wonderful place to visit. If you are adventurous enough, the tallest of the hills which rises to about 300 feet above sea level, challenges you to a climbing game. Those who successfully dare the peak are rewarded with the very rare panoramic view of the topography at bird’s eye, which is a unique fortitude for ancient residents.

The excitement takes you further atop of the hills to the Arun River, a small river on the hill. It is believed that a swim in the middle of the river “will result in an eerie, fuzzy feeling.” Arun River is crystal clear and one can see crabs and a few other aquatic animals, and adjudge the water’s friendly depths. The more adventurous can also dare the Agboogun Footprints, which is widely believed to enlarge or contract to accommodate every foot.

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by travelguide(m): 10:23pm On Jul 01, 2017
8. Mambilla Plateau


The Mambilla Plateau is a high grassland Plateau which is a part and extension of the Adamawa, Obudu, Shebbi and Atlantic mountain chain. The Mambilla Plateau, which lies to the southern edge of Taraba State, is renowned for its rich scenic beauty. It stands at well over 1,830 meters above sea level and has a temperate climate with lush pasture green vegetation. The access route up the Plateau and the canyons is a breath-taking delight, with snake-like winding road that ascend the Plateau and natural springs that bore through rocks adorn the road.

There is also is a spectacular bridge suspended over a valley. The Plateau is one of the few places in the federation where temperate plants like Apples, Pears, Arabica Coffee, Strawberries, Tea and Irish Potatoes grow very well. The whole area is Tsetse fly and Mosquito free with more than 2 million herds of cattle.

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by travelguide(m): 10:24pm On Jul 01, 2017
9. Chad Basin National Park


The Chad Basin National Park is a delight for nature-lovers. Located in the Sudano-Sahelian ecological zone of the North-Eastern part of Nigeria between Borno and Yobe States, Chad Basin National Park covers a total area of 2,258 sq km and fragmented into three sectors. The Chingurmi-Duguma sector, which is in Borno State, is in a Sudanese Savanna ecological zone while the Bade-Nguru Wetlands and Bulatura sectors are in Yobe State in the Sahel ecological zone. The park which is generally referred to as the conventional basin of the famous Lake Chad, is indeed a veritable heaven of adventure where visitors are spoilt with activities that will make the spirit soar. The largest is the Chingurmi-Duguma Sector covering an estimated 1228 sq km in the districts of Gulumba and Woloji in the Borno state. The sector is made of large acacia woodlands and is dotted with dense patches of elephant grass in a stratified formation that adds to the natural beauty of the ecosystem. The sector has recorded 66 species of birds which include black-crowned crane, Aviles bustard, Demoiselle crane, Arabian bustard, African-collared dove, yellow-breasted barbet and much more.

The Bade Nguru Wetlands is part of the internationally renowned Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands and it covers an area of 938 sq km. Situated southwest of Bade and Jakusko Local Government Areas of Yobe State, the focal point of the sector is the Dagona Waterfowl Sanctuary that is internationally significant as a host to migrant birds. This is one of West Africa’s most important stop-over points for birds migrating from Europe. It has been listed as an IBA (Important Birds Areas) supported by Bird-life International.

Bulatura Sector is just a landscape of Sand Dunes in Yusufari town of Yobe State covering an area of 92 sq km. It is made up of a series of fertile dune depressions (swampy valleys) referred to as Oases and also includes highly scenic sand dunes that hold great potential for ecological and adventure tourism. The park contains some rare desert wildlife like giraffe, ostrich, red fronted gazelle, jackals, mongoose, giant tortoise, panta monkeys, porcupine, ratel, spotted hyena, common duiker, warthog, dorcas gazelle, sitatunga, varieties of waders, glossy ibis, pelicans, secretary bird, knob billed goose, etc.

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by travelguide(m): 10:26pm On Jul 01, 2017
10. Owu Water Falls


This heaven on earth is located in Owu Isin Local Government of Kwara State. The existence of Owu Falls is untraceable, but the fall has been described as the highest and most spectacular natural waterfalls in West Africa. The water fall cascades 330 feet down an escarpment with rocky outcrops to a pool of ice cold water below which gives a beautiful landscape and offers visitors a refreshing atmosphere.

Owu Falls is always at its best during rainy season which spans 200 meters across making it a wonderful vacation spot.

In Owu Falls, you experience a fine mix of awesome attractions and access to top quality accommodation as it offers a range of quality assessed accommodation with good quality restaurants. Its perfect location and memorable vacation experience makes it the perfect destination to host your next vacation. A fun filled and unforgettable vacation experience awaits you.

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by bravesoul247(m): 8:12am On Jul 02, 2017
Nice one OP. Thsee destinations sounds like where one can have a good time. It's good you're promoting our Nigerian holiday destinations and ive been to Tinaoa sef, very good sight to behold but where are the pictures na so that we can have an idea of how they look like?

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by travelguide(m): 8:16am On Jul 02, 2017
bravesoul247:
Nice one OP. Thsee destinations sounds like where one can have a good time. It's good you're promoting our Nigerian holiday destinations and ive been to Tinaoa sef, very good sight to behold but where are the pictures na so that we can have an idea of how they look like?
Yea Tinapa is very wonderful but too bad the destination is just wasting away, the place is mostly quiet. I've been trying to upload pictures since yesterday oo but I dont know what's wrong with NL, it keeps taking me to login in page

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by DisGuy: 10:32am On Jul 02, 2017

In Owu Falls, you experience a fine mix of awesome attractions and access to top quality accommodation as it offers a range of quality assessed accommodation with good quality restaurants. Its perfect location and memorable vacation experience makes it the perfect destination to host your next vacation. A fun filled and unforgettable vacation experience awaits you.

I'm sorry to say, this here is complete fabricated Behind!

Top quality accommodation and restaurants? can wr have some of these hotels and restaurants please so we can book in advance and give our own reviews

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by travelguide(m): 12:19pm On Jul 02, 2017
DisGuy:


I'm sorry to say, this here is complete fabricated Behind!

Top quality accommodation and restaurants? can wr have some of these hotels and restaurants please so we can book in advance and give our own reviews
have you been to that destination before?
Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by bravesoul247(m): 12:23pm On Jul 02, 2017
travelguide:
Yea Tinapa is very wonderful but too bad the destination is just wasting away, the place is mostly quiet. I've been trying to upload pictures since yesterday oo but I dont know what's wrong with NL, it keeps taking me to login in page
Eya. I was even trying to upload the ones I took when I visited Tinapa and I experienced the same thing. Sorry op
Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by Ennyholar: 12:23pm On Jul 02, 2017
Which I could hit a lottery and disappear to one of this spot with my friends.
Nice one OP
Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by DisGuy: 2:11pm On Jul 02, 2017
travelguide:
have you been to that destination before?

I've read quite a number of reviews on here that is complete opposite to what you wrote in terms of accommodation, everyone basically concluded its a gem but totally undeveloped as a tourist site just likr much of Ilorin I've visited

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by Jaculze(m): 4:23pm On Jul 02, 2017
Nice on op. Hoping to visit one of these.
Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by Jaculze(m): 4:26pm On Jul 02, 2017
DisGuy:


I've read quite a number of reviews on here that is complete opposite to what you wrote in terms of accommodation, everyone basically concluded its a gem but totally undeveloped as a tourist site just likr much of Ilorin I've visited
We should atleast learn to love our own. Don't you know that the money people visits means more revenue to be generated to do some renovations?

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by travelguide(m): 4:43pm On Jul 02, 2017
DisGuy:


I've read quite a number of reviews on here that is complete opposite to what you wrote in terms of accommodation, everyone basically concluded its a gem but totally undeveloped as a tourist site just likr much of Ilorin I've visited
which actual destination ate you referring to bro?
Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by Nobody: 5:05pm On Jul 02, 2017
Nigeria is truly blessed

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by bravesoul247(m): 8:39am On Jul 03, 2017
Over blessed sef. This should be on fp to promote our Nigerian nature and heritage.

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by neroflo: 12:20pm On Jul 03, 2017
south east na hell.hole mehn cry

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by Nobody: 12:20pm On Jul 03, 2017
Badoo spring lake ....location ikorodu lagos state

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by LastSurvivor11: 12:21pm On Jul 03, 2017
Vacation in this London based president regime??

U really need to think twice..

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by justi4jesu(f): 12:21pm On Jul 03, 2017
grin grin grin grin grin grin
Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by DodoGizzard(m): 12:22pm On Jul 03, 2017
If you want to die, just enter chad basin national park. lol
Den of Boko Boys. cheesy lol, even the natives have all fled to becomes IDPs

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by Integrityfarms(m): 12:25pm On Jul 03, 2017
neroflo:
south east na hell.hole mehn cry

Are you worthy to be in the cyberspace?

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Re: Top 10 Vacation Destinations And Attractions In Nigeria by mannY82: 12:25pm On Jul 03, 2017
Nice list though

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