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Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by mytime24(f): 6:01pm On Apr 29, 2020
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Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by Kizzygentle: 6:05pm On Apr 29, 2020
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Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by Hisincrease: 6:07pm On Apr 29, 2020
I've been to this cave in 2015 during my NYSC.
I was afraid at first but l walked through the ancient cave.

But I don't want to be there again.
Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by adecz: 6:08pm On Apr 29, 2020
Entering bat caves in this
COVID-19 season?

Una no know say na from bats
the disease from come? shocked
Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by Rexymania(m): 6:10pm On Apr 29, 2020
Doesn't sound crazy to me
Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by sonnie10: 6:11pm On Apr 29, 2020
adecz:






Entering bat caves in this
COVID-19 season?

Una no know say na from bats
the disease from come? shocked
Direct bat to human transmission without any laboratory engineering?
Tell that to the marines!
Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by simols(m): 6:13pm On Apr 29, 2020
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Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by Zane2point4(m): 6:15pm On Apr 29, 2020
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Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by kemii4261: 6:15pm On Apr 29, 2020
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Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by kemii4261: 6:16pm On Apr 29, 2020
Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by tonysunkan: 6:19pm On Apr 29, 2020
Very graphic and picturesque.

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Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by tbanty1: 6:22pm On Apr 29, 2020
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Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by tolpau(m): 6:24pm On Apr 29, 2020
One thing I appreciate is the REPORT. It's well delivered, and motivate me to want to visit the place someday with friends.

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Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by freshkpomo(m): 6:25pm On Apr 29, 2020
You must be Batman.




God bless Nigeria
Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by ottidex(m): 6:27pm On Apr 29, 2020
[quote author=OBALORLA post=88890439]We walked forward, still protesting the locked gates when a white minivan parked right beside us. The driver probably knew we were destined for Awka. Since he guessed right, there wasn’t any need to overthink the decision so we hopped in.



We walked forward, still protesting the locked gates when a white minivan parked right beside us. The driver probably knew we were destined for Awka. Since he guessed right, there wasn’t any need to overthink the decision so we hopped in.


Just before the bus picked us

N200 was what each of us paid for the fare to Ogbunike junction where we met about a dozen bike riders waiting impatiently to take passengers to Ogunike cave. Looking at how the bikers almost knocked themselves over to win our love, I could tell that the day probably had been plagued with low patronage.

We finally chose 2 of them without any tangible criteria aside from the fact that they were at the front. Both bikers kicked their bikes to life at the same time like synchronized swimmers. We negotiated the fare while on transit. Each rider would get N150 each.


[img]The chosen 2[/img]


On transit

The road which led to Obunike was as smoother than the highway to hell. It reminded me about the one I traveled on while going to Arinta waterfall. It was more fun as both bikes overtook themselves intermittently. I pretended I wasn’t enjoying the drama but it was damn fun until we got off the rated road to a very large body of forest. “This can’t be Ogbunike.” I tried convincing myself while our rider halted the bike somewhere around the middle of the forest.


Highway to grace

The only attributes which gave Obunike away as a tourist destination was the signpost bearing the rules and regulations about the cave. Nothing more. But I kept my cool as our rider motioned us to follow him towards the centre of an open field within the forest.

The Management Team
A small tree with broad branches served as the office. Tree men sat on a bench under the tree with straight faces as we walked closer to them. One of them with a big belly looked permanently angry. One would think he’s witnessed too many awful things in his lifetime. Clasped in his right hand was a bottle of big stout which had a fly perching on the tip but he cared less. The two other guys were the tour guides.


Behind Bukola are the members of the management team at Ogbunike

We greeted and asked how much it’d cost to access the Ogbunike and they made us understand it is N1,000 each. I was down on cash, so I asked if we could pay with our card but the look they gave me was enough proof that my question was like a taboo. “Una no fit use card o.” said the guy on the left. “Unless una go transfer the money make I go help una collect am for the bank for town. But una go add N500 for bike”.

We didn’t have a choice, so I transferred N10, 500 so he can withdraw N10,000, take N5,000 for our entrance fee and give me a balance of N5,000 so I can go home with some cash.

He zoomed off as soon as his phone beeped.

The guy by the right motioned us to follow him and we obeyed, lined up in a straight file behind him as thought we were going to be used for rituals. He looked fearless as he tore through the narrow pathway into the denser part of the forest. Things began getting scary as the forest enveloped us, making it impossible to see the clouds.


The final pose before entering the forest


I’ve not seen so many people inside a forest before. Most of them were students who have come for an excursion. They all were looking really excited about the entire experience and they posed in their respective underwear as they thronged towards the nearby river. It was a sight to behold as we descended the concrete staircase that led downwards the cave’s entrance.


Staircase leading downwards towards the Ogbunike cave


Venturing Inside Ogbunike Cave
Now we are going to enter the cave now. But you need to off your shoe there.” our guide said, pointing to a spot where we saw at least 100 pairs of footwears scattered on the swampy floor. We chose a free section of the spot to store our shoes to avoid hurting stories. I mean, I can’t imagine returning all the way to Anambra barefooted. Even a Celestial Christian won’t do such.

WHY GO IN THERE BAREFOOTED?..
Great Thread though, But thats beyond me.
Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by VellyG(m): 6:27pm On Apr 29, 2020
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Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by dmexman(m): 6:27pm On Apr 29, 2020
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Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by monz(m): 6:28pm On Apr 29, 2020
Hmmm
I.love this
I love adventuring anyway
Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by kemii4401: 6:31pm On Apr 29, 2020
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Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by ugolinze123(m): 6:31pm On Apr 29, 2020
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Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by Drizzy5001(m): 6:32pm On Apr 29, 2020
I go like visit there
Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by Nobody: 6:33pm On Apr 29, 2020
Lovely adventure!!
Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by Goldencheese(m): 6:34pm On Apr 29, 2020
Thanks for sharing your story.
Re: How I Survived Ogbunike Cave And Its Colony Of Bats (photos) by Sommydisaster(m): 6:36pm On Apr 29, 2020
grin

How you survived bats.......Really!

Who sent you there?

Where you sent there to get the vaccine for covid 19?

OP, we are praying for this lockdown to be lifted.....better respect yourself oh grin

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