Ikogosi Warm Spring: For Romance and Relaxation

Location: Ipole Iloro Efon Alaaye Road, Ikogosi, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Opening Hours: 8 AM- 7 PM (Monday ? Sunday)
Tel: 0806 780 0244 / 0803 400 8197
Gate Fee:?N500
The Ikogosi Warm Spring allows you to explore the unique scenery of warm and cold spring flowing side by side to form a confluence, each maintaining its thermal properties. This merging of warm and cold water is the first of its kind in the world. The verdant and thick green; the intimate and warm feelings of the hotel accommodations erected under clear skies, add to the visual spectacle of the Ikogosi Warm Spring. The Ikogosi Warm Springs which is situated in a dense forest extends over a hilly landscape. It has tall trees around the conflux of warm and cold springs providing a tall canopy for you.
The volume of water coming from the springs remains constant and warm from morning to evening. This resort centre has over time asserted itself as one of the finest tourist destinations in Nigeria. Also, there are two kinds of trees growing from the same source at the meeting point of the warm and cold springs. This symbolizes unity, harmony and oneness. A tour guide would be available to take you around when you arrive at this place.

History of Ikogosi Warm Spring
Many stories have been told, as regards the history of the Ikogosi Warm Spring. The most striking of such historical tales have it that the warm and cold water were the wives of a man, who after a long period of contest turned into springs through magical means. ?The warm water became the troublesome wife while the cold water became the gentle and peace-loving wife. ?However, it is largely believed that this spring was discovered by a Baptist Missionary in 1950. History also has it that the warm spring has a temperature of about 70 degree Celsius at the source, and 37 degree Celsius at the confluence.?As a result of the belief that the water is an elixir of skin ailment, aches, infertility, arthritis, and hypertension, it is not uncommon to find visitors at the spring with kegs to fetch the warm water. Thus, the spring has been a source of life for the people of Ikogosi town.
How to Get to Ikogosi Warm Spring
Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State is a central point from which you can get to Ikogosi. So, if you can going to Ikogosi Warm Springs from this city, you can board a taxi at Fajuyi Park in Ado Ekiti City. The distance between Ado Ekiti City and this spring is about 1 hour. Ektit isa very hilly State, so be prepared topass through a lot of hills on your way to the Ikogosi Waterfall. Also, you can visit the Ikogosi Warm Spring with the help of tourist organizations like Social PerfectTours.Best Time to Visit Ikogosi Warm Spring
Ikogosi Warm Spring witnesses a large influx of tourist during the holiday period (December especially). So, if your idea of visiting this place is to relax in a serene, peaceful, and quiet environment, under good weather, then make it a priority to go between the months of February and April. If you?re going to spend more than one day at this place, then ensure that you book a room at least a day before your visit.