So after a seeing a post here by a nairalander on his visit to the only suspended lake in Africa, i and some of my group members decided to embark on the journey.

We were 20 in number and hired a coaster bus at the rate of 90k. We shared the cost at 4500 each. We assembled at 6am and took off by 7am. Loaded the bus with the drinks and off we went.

We took the Abeokuta part and it was a blessing i found out about the road early enough because we were able to make Ado Awaye in about 3hrs and 30mins; we arrived Ado Awaye at about 11am. Going through Iseyin, after Ibadan would have taken us over 4 to 5 hours.

Upon arriving at the Ado Awaye, we asked to be taken to a local restaurant, where we first ate amala and semo with bush meat. Trust me, it was lovely.

Then we went back, ready to climb. We met one of the officials who was in charge of the lake. He asked for 1500 per person. After so much pleading and negotiation, he eventually collected 500 each from us. Apparently because we were much...

Then we set up to climb...at first it looked easy but after few steps then it became really exhaustive...there over 300 steps to get to the very top. After about 200 steps you can see the whole city from the mountain. Beautiful view i must say.

it takes approximately 45mins to climb to the very top but the feeling you get when you finally make it is exhilarating...

Oh we took pictures, many...in fact much more pictures...too many pictures...the ladies wont stop having their selfies and snapchat.
Then we went further and saw the lake itself, the elephant tree and we started a party because we had gone with a Bluetooth speaker. We danced and had a jolly good time by the lake.

We left and began to descend from 2:30pm. Legs started to wobble...actually tough to descend on mountains as well...if you are not a regular. We got down and continued with our groove, had some more drinks. By 3:30pm we set out to return to Lagos.

The fun in the bus is another story altogether but finally we arrived Lagos at 7:15pm.

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Beautiful

LALASTICA

we need this at the front page.... Lets show the world the beauty in Africa

Wow! Wish I was part of this trip. The pictures alone got me wishing. Oh well, waiting patiently for the next trip/destination.

Nice one. When is your next trip?

Awesome africa... awesome backpackers

Amazing! Nigeria sure has what it takes to be a tourism destination� and oh I wish I went on this trip�

Adorable

Wonderful location, stunning pictures, well organized. Backpackers rocks!

nazzyon:
Beautiful

LALASTICA

we need this at the front page.... Lets show the world the beauty in Africa

Yes oh, shouldn't be all gloom and dark about Africa all the time

HighBK:
Nice one. When is your next trip?

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Our Trip To Ado Awaye - The Only Suspended Lake In Africa is now the most adventurous and exciting thing i have ever been a part of, so much lessons to learn from mother nature, so much adventure and so much history in Africa to explore, and with Backpackers Lagos, i plan to see it all.

indeed nigeria is a land of beauty but those who rule us are yet to realise this....

wow. that's nice. I guess that's a white man over there. did he partook in the amala Thing.

gnykelly:
wow. that's nice. I guess that's a white man over there. did he partook in the amala Thing.

Indeed! I swallowed amala with my bare hands It's my favorite ball food.

PetrCech:

Indeed! I swallowed amala with my bare hands It's my favorite ball food.

lovely.

Who wants to go Ghana?

We will be doing this trip again this year...who wants to come along?

zillonnair:
We will be doing this trip again this year...who wants to come along?

Can I drive my car behind you same day?