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Distance between Obudu Mountain Resort and Obudu town
The distance between Obudu Mountain Resort and Obudu town is 65km. The resort is close to the Cameroon border in the north eastern part of Cross River, approximately 110km east of the town of Ogoja. It located within Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Obudu Mountain Resort Obudu Mountain Resort, known in…
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Address of Obudu Mountain Resort
The address of Obudu Mountain Resort is: Sankwala, Obanliku Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria More on Obudu Mountain Resort Obudu Mountain Resort, known in the past as Obudu Cattle Ranch, is a prominent tourist destination in Nigeria; a world-class resort with preserved natural beauty located in the mountainous area of Sankwala, Obanliku Local…
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Obudu Mountain Resort
Obudu Mountain Resort, known in the past as Obudu Cattle Ranch, is a prominent tourist destination in Nigeria; a world-class resort with preserved natural beauty located in the mountainous area of Sankwala, Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State. The resort is close to the Cameroon border in the north eastern part of Cross…
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CROSS RIVER NATIONAL PARK
The Cross River National Park is a prominent park in Cross River State, Nigeria. Animal species found in both sectors include: antelopes, chimpanzees, high forest monkeys, buffaloes, high forest elephants, manatees and bush pigs. Others are baboon, leopards and gorillas some of which are endangered species which have the park as their last stronghold in…
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AFI MOUNTAIN NATURE RESERVE
This is one of the last remaining reserves and tropical Rain forests in West Africa. This reserve is home to the most successful rehabilitation program for Drill Monkeys in the world today. Africa’s longest canopy walkway (388 meters) is also found here at A. designed and constructed by Greenheart of Canada; the aluminum structure is…
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AGBOKIM FALLS
Located some 17 kilometers from Ikom and about 315 kilometers from Calabar, the fall consists of seven streams, each cascading over steep cliff which provides seven-faced falls. The fall is surrounded by lush greenery, valleys and steep hills which are enveloped in a rainbow-like aura. Its freshness is captivating and has an aluring serinity. It…
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Mary Slessor in Calabar
Mary Mitchelle Slessor arrived Nigeria in 1878, under the auspices of the United Free Church Of Scotland now the Presbyterian Church Mission. She resided in Akpap Okoyong, Odukpani Local Government Area where she vehemently fought for the abolition of the ancient custom of killing of twin children and their mothers. She built herself a two…
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MARY SLESSOR’S RESIDENCE SINCE 1887
ary Mitchelle Slessor arrived Nigeria in 1878, under the auspices of the United Free Church Of Scotland now the Presbyterian Church Mission. She resided in Akpap Okoyong, Odukpani Local Government Area where she vehemently fought for the abolition of the ancient custom of killing of twin children and their mothers. She built herself a two…
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Cross River State Creation, Location, Culture, Ethnic Groups, Languages, Economy
Creation Cross River State, situated in the South-South geopolitical zone, was created on May 27, 1967, as a result of the division of the Eastern Region. Named after the Cross River, its capital is Calabar. The state shares borders with Benue to the North, Ebonyi and Abia to the West, and Akwa Ibom to the…
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History of Cross River State
Creation Cross River State, situated in the South-South geopolitical zone, was created on May 27, 1967, as a result of the division of the Eastern Region. Named after the Cross River, its capital is Calabar. The state shares borders with Benue to the North, Ebonyi and Abia to the West, and Akwa Ibom to the…