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My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Bbsharon(op): 8:54pm On Jul 24, 2019

Oh, well well. Long time no post here wink

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Well, life happened and I lost my blog accessibility somehow, somehow. lipsrsealed

But here we go:

I visited this site in February with some few friends.

The Beautiful Ikogosi spring, located in Ekiti west local government area of Ekiti state, Nigeria.

Easily accessed either through Efon Alaye-Ipole Iloro road or from the city centre and state capital, Ado-Ekiti.

The Ikogosi Warm Spring, unarguably one of the most visited tourist destination in the country unique features comes from it's naturally occurring nature's bliss, of warm and cold spring flowing side by side to form a confluence, with each still maintaining its thermal properties.

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Bbsharon(op): 8:55pm On Jul 24, 2019*

This merging of warm and cold water is the first of its kind in the world.

Now, that’s unique.�
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According to myth the people believe the warm and cold water were the wives of a man, who after much rivalry and fights turned into springs through magical means.

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Bbsharon(op): 8:56pm On Jul 24, 2019*

The warm water became the troublesome wife while the cold water became the gentle and peace loving wife.

Same goes for the tale of two trees growing from the same source at the meeting point of the springs. While the rough looking one is the troublesome wife the smooth one is the peaceful wife.

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Bbsharon(op): 8:56pm On Jul 24, 2019*

A giant looking tree then stands alone representing the husband of the women. The people believe, despite these women's differences they can still co-exist and live peacefully only because they still have great respect for their husband.

However in 1952, the spring was brought to limelight by Rev. John S. McGee after he had heard magical tales of it’s existence from the Ikogosi people. He later went on to put the place in good use, building camps and places for relaxation.

And by December 22, 1973, a guest house was opened by the government to receive visitors in the camp. The resort have experienced good face-lift ever since then from the state government but more can still be done especially the trails.

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Bbsharon(op): 8:56pm On Jul 24, 2019*

The resort now houses a bar, swimming pool, trail walk(not too safe) and a beautiful garden.

Best time to visit to have that serene peaceful feeling happens to be between February-April, but to have that fun and exciting feeling, public holidays would be better.

Gate fee stands at 500Naira if you are paying as an individual but comes cheaper in group. But then you get to skip that if you would be lodging at the resor

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Bbsharon(op): 8:58pm On Jul 24, 2019*

A plus for you...you can't be in Ekiti and not eat pounded yam you know. So, you ensure you ask around for a good restaurant to get that. Preferably in Ado-Ekiti. wink

In all we still had our fun � ��

For now I would keep updating on my Instagram page and also here till I recover my blog....

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Bilabong(m): 9:10pm On Jul 24, 2019

Enjoy...

Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Bbsharon(op): 9:26pm On Jul 24, 2019

This is what the trail looks like... We goofing around here wink

Make sure you enjoy Ikogosi whenever you visit...

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by pocohantas(f): 9:35pm On Jul 24, 2019*

Fine girl

Fine pictures too.

Going through your topics, looks like you have a penchant for visiting such places.

Are you singu? Asking for my friend...

Now I am reminded of Gossy water.
Nigeria and poor management.

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by OPTIMUSPRIME08: 9:45pm On Jul 24, 2019

Bbsharon:
This is what the trail looks like... We goofing around here

Make sure you enjoy Ikogosi whenever you visit...

help me tell that your friend her Prince charming is ready o

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Bbsharon(op): 9:46pm On Jul 24, 2019

OPTIMUSPRIME08:
help me tell that your friend her Prince charming is ready o

Hahhahahha... I will ask her to know if she is looking for one cheesy

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Amuocha: 9:49pm On Jul 24, 2019

Lalasticlala sef

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Kaycee7(m): 10:04pm On Jul 24, 2019

Bbsharon:
The resort now houses a bar, swimming pool, trail walk(not too safe) and a beautiful garden.

Best time to visit to have that serene peaceful feeling happens to be between February-April, but to have that fun and exciting feeling, public holidays would be better.

Gate fee stands at 500Naira if you paying as an individual but comes cheaper in group. But then you get to skip that if you would be lodging at the resor

What is unsafe about the trail walk?

Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by pocohantas(f): 10:07pm On Jul 24, 2019

Kaycee7:
What is unsafe about the trail walk?

The wood I think. Looks old, like it would soon give way.

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by ednut1(m): 10:11pm On Jul 24, 2019

Pocohantas when are we going here angry

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Montanasnr(m): 10:32pm On Jul 24, 2019

Wait
I recognize here. I've been there before in my dreams. Ask Lalasticlala. I saw him in my dreams and we exchanged pleasantries

Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by pocohantas(f): 10:33pm On Jul 24, 2019*

ednut1:
Pocohantas when are we going here

Lol. When we are on leave I presume.

Sebi you have car, wey get better AC?

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by tstx(m): 10:35pm On Jul 24, 2019

Tourism is dead in Nigeria

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by lastempero: 10:35pm On Jul 24, 2019

Na this kind girls i need in my life now.

Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by starbuck(f): 10:35pm On Jul 24, 2019

I be adventurer but na for mind I dey waka my own since I no get money

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Blackfire(m): 10:35pm On Jul 24, 2019

These two girls eh....

Can we have a party huh

Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Softmeecay: 10:35pm On Jul 24, 2019

Nice one

Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Treasure17(m): 10:36pm On Jul 24, 2019

Bbsharon again in my state. Nice one.

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Bbbwings: 10:38pm On Jul 24, 2019

Which one should I take for gf now huh

I'm spoilt of choices.

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Nobody: 10:39pm On Jul 24, 2019

b0rn2fuck:
Wah oo, to Bleep una inside the place go sweet die

Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Logobenz1: 10:39pm On Jul 24, 2019

Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by dauntless15(m): 10:40pm On Jul 24, 2019

Bbsharon:
This is what the trail looks like... We goofing around here

Make sure you enjoy Ikogosi whenever you visit...

How much would it cost to lodge at the resort? I'm always scared of visiting such places because it's Nigeria, anything can happen to you.

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Naziwrite: 10:44pm On Jul 24, 2019

The way Africans quickly associate things they can't understand or comprehend to spiritual/metaphysical power, is unbelievable

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Logobenz1: 10:45pm On Jul 24, 2019

dauntless15:
How much would it cost to lodge at the resort? I'm always scared of visiting such places because it's Nigeria, anything can happen to you.

It's Nigeria,anything can happen to you?
Are you white?you sound like all those newsmen on BBC undecided

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Re: My Visit To Ikogosi Cold And Warm Water Spring(with Pictures) by Kyrx(m): 10:49pm On Jul 24, 2019

starbuck:
I be adventurer but na for mind I dey waka my own since I no get money

Would you like to be taken to one in your reality?

I'm an Adventurer too

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