Vacation is a special bonding time for most families, the connections and memories formed during such family adventures make for stories that will last for generations.
Nigeria may not be as classic as Las Vegas, Dubai, Paris, Hawaii, or any other top-ranking beautiful cities in the world, but vacations to Nigeria can be very rewarding.
The country is unique and its definition of fun is also very unique. There are spots and locations in Nigeria that offer a great Nigerian vacation experience.
Taking a Nigerian vacation will also not cost you a fortune. In this article, we will list a host of beautiful and fun places in Nigeria for a vacation or even a romantic getaway.
These beautiful places in Nigeria for a vacation are relatively cheap. Every middle-class individual can afford them.
1. Obudu Cattle Ranch and Mountain Resort.
It is arguably the most beautiful vacation and tourist spot in Nigeria. This ranch is situated in the Northeastern part of Cross River state, almost at the border with Cameroon. It is located exactly in Obudu Plateau. If you are a tourist looking for adventure and tranquillity, Obudu Mountain Resort is for you. Explore nature, and bond with your loved ones as you hike through forests and mountains while bird watching. The accommodations are ultra-modern, not taking away the mountainous scenario.
2. Yankari Game Reserve
This is about the country’s biggest wildlife retreat. If you want to have a great vacation in cheap and beautiful places in Nigeria; Yankari has to be on your list of options. It is one of the most fun places in Nigeria. The game reserve is located in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria, Bauchi state to be very exact. The reserve has lots of activities that will keep you engrossed and marveled. Chatty baboons, dancing hippos, baby elephants, and other species of wildlife will tickle your fancy, let’s not forget the Marshall cave systems and Wikki warm springs, another exciting attraction ideal for family fun. If you have never seen a real-life Elephant before this is one place you can definitely do it.
3. Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort
A list of beautiful places in Nigeria is incomplete without Ikogosi Warm Springs, one of Nigeria’s major tourist attractions. It’s a must to experience the natural wonder of two springs meeting while maintaining their individual temperatures. The resort is located in Ekiti state. The natural wonder talked is breathtaking as you get to witness a warm spring flowing side by side with a cold spring. That is not all; they both come out of the same rock. That is just wonderful. It is a great center of attraction.
4. La Campagne Tropicana
Stylishly located along Lekki/Epe Expressway, Lagos, this resort center has asserted itself as one of the best erotic getaways in Nigeria. Foster greater bonds at this resort center with activities like hiking, fishing, hunting, swimming, and canoeing. The resort boasts of a clean beach, lagoon, and mangrove forest that provide visitors with the opportunity to observe, at close quarters, a wide variety of tropical flora and fauna that include snake trees, mangroves, various species of epiphytes, monkeys, squirrels, bats, and various species of birds such as kingfishers, sea hawks, egrets, and ducks.
5. Okomu National Park.
Located in Edo state, this Park is the largest of the remaining undisturbed rainforests in Nigeria. It features over 150 bird species and 33 species of mammals, including forest elephants and the Nigerian White-Throated Monkey.
Okomu Eco Resort, part of the National Park, is a favorite place for picnickers and tourists. It has comfortable air-conditioned accommodation for visitors. The resort also has conference and entertainment facilities.
6. Owu Water Falls
Located in Kwara state, specifically in ifelodun local government, it is known as the highest waterfall in West Africa measuring 120m above the water level and cascades 330 feet down an escarpment, with rocky outcrops to a pool of ice-cold water below. Around the fall, there are lots of great accommodations that can suit your taste and your pocket.
7. Whispering Palms
Whispering Palms is the most visited resort for lovers, honeymooners, and families, boasting lovely palm trees, a mini zoo, classic restaurants, and comfortable hotel rooms that will definitely enhance your mood. The central idea behind the resort is to help its patrons getaway. The allure of this resort is that it is best enjoyed as a couple or as a family. The attractions include a zoo, bicycle rides, boat rides, a heritage museum, and more.
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