The Federal Republic of Nigeria comprises of 36 states including it's Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Nigeria shares border with Benin in the west, Niger in the North of Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad which can be located around the Eastern area of Nigeria. Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa and English are the official languages of Nigeria. The country currency , the Naira is (150 naira to the dollar).


Nigerian Flag
Map of Nigeria with States

Nigeria & Cameroon Border Hiking trail












Agbokim Falls


It’s located in Cross River between the Nigeria-Cameroon border 17km from Ikom and 315km from Calabar.  It’s immersed in a lush greenery valley and steep. Seven rivers descending over a sharp rock presenting seven-façade cascade.  The water moves in little pockets into the captivating rain forest.

It's appropriate for a picnic and family quality time. It is a breath-taking site. It will remind you to appreciate nature and its creator. Serenity and tranquility is what you will gain.



Mambila Plateau, Taraba State

 It is a high grass land Plateau with an average elevation of 5,000 ft. It’s probably the highest point in We. Mast Africa with a height of 7,936ft. You will not be disappointed with this green lush plateau. It also has a cattle ranch, tea plantation and a chance to see the amazing bird life and grazing animals.

Olumirin




It is located in Erin-Ijesha Osun State. The waterfall is 2km off Erin Ijesha town,  few kilometers east of Ilesa town on he Ilesa-Akure Road.

According to the indigenes, it was discovered by Akinla the granddaughter of Oduduwa. During the immigration of the Ife people to Erin-Ijesha, 1140AD.

Olumirin has seven levels of ascending plains. You need to be fit to be able to climb this architectural beauty of nature. You will not be disappointed by the seventh level because you will be rewarded with a piece of history. It was the place some of the locals settled when the mysterious waterfall was discovered and compared to one of the gods of Ife people.

Fresh clean water splashing on the rocks and a cool breeze. You will be surrounded by evergreen vegetation, lush and idyllic.

Obudu Cattle Ranch
Obudu Cattle Ranch Resort
Cable Car at Obudu Ranch

Devils Elbow


Accomodation and Swimming Pool


This part of Nigeria is a bit “fridged”, the weather being similar to tropical Islands.  It has an altitude of 1,716 metres above sea level. It is located on a plateau of about 1,575.76 metres above sea level. The 11km of unwinding road with its 22 bends make driving into the ranch. The temperature is between 26 oC - 32oC November through January.  The lowest temperature range of 4 oC - 10oC is June through September. The Ranch, which is 24 square kilometer in size, is at an altitude where the view is breathtaking and the air is fresh and clean.
    Enjoy the adrenaline rush as you drive through the “devil’s elbow”.  The delight of being shaded by tall trees forming natures canopy splashes your face with a cool breeze! You will also see rolling mountains as you drive through the Plateau.
The Ranch is 24 square kilometers in size. A natural water swimming pool and the amazing view of it’s own waterfall. There is also a golf course situated in the Cattle Ranch.
Tourist attractions include: the waterpark, cable-car, ranch cattle and horses, waterfall, Beehive nature reserve (canopy walk), honey and yoghurt factories and the ancient Anape village. There is also standard hotel resort facilities for tourists and visitors. The biggest attraction is undoubtedly the cable-car which runs from the entrance to the resort at the bottom of the mountain up to the ranch resort at the summit. It is claimed to be the world's longest cable car system.



                                           

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