Places to visit in Cross river

Cross River National Park

History of Cross River National Park Cross River National Park was documented. The result of four former forest reserves, the Cross River National Park is made of two parts: the Oban and the Okwangwo. You might have recognized the name from its affiliations with the prized gorillas. Visitors are welcome, we hear. Security/Safety of Cross River National Park This is a very safe location.

Category: Park

Tags: Sightseeing, Relaxation, Play, Explore nature, Eat, Drinks

Agbokim Waterfalls

History of Agbokim Waterfalls Agbokim Waterfalls. Agbokim waterfall is a seven faced wonder consisting of seven streams cascading over steep cliffs, with its lush vegetation and picturesque scenery, it is ideal for picnics, bird watching and meditation. Security/Safety of Agbokim Waterfalls This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Agbokim Waterfalls, here are some helpful things to take along with you: shorts Camera Things to do while at Agbokim Waterfalls Before heading to Agbokim Waterfalls, here are some helpful things to take along with you: picnic bird watching observe nature

Category: Waterfall

Tags: Swim, Sightseeing, Relaxation, Meet friends, Explore natures

Obudu Mountain Resort

It matters little if you're a local or international tourist: Obudu Mountain Resort will welcome you with open arms. Come for the horse riding, the bird watching the sporting facilities, the natural swimming pool. Stay for the delightful accommodation and hotels.

Category: Resort

Tags: Swim, Sightseeing, See wildlife, Relaxation, Meet friends, Explore nature, Eats

Tinapa business resort

History of Tinapa business resort Tinapa business resort was built in 2007To promote tourism. Built by Governor Donald Duke in 2007. The first pan African business and leisure resort welcomes guests to come in and relax, enjoy our wide range of facilities and also enjoy the ambience of Calabar. Security/Safety of Tinapa business resort This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Tinapa business resort, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Camera Swimming gear Things to do while at Tinapa business resort Before heading to Tinapa business resort, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Visit studio tinapa Visit the casino, lake, theaters. Best Features It is a tourist haven Most common visitors Fun lovers, adventure seekers.

Category: Resort

Tags: Sightseeing, Relaxation, Meet friends, Explore nature, Eat, Attend public lecturess

Afi wild life sanctuary

ABOUT Formerly part of the Afi River Forest Reserve, Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 2000 to provide improved protection to important populations of several endangered species including the critically endangered Cross River gorilla, the Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee, the drill and the grey-necked rockfowl. Afi comprises roughly 100km² of lowland and sub-montane forest with rocky peaks rising to altitudes of 1,300m. Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary and the surrounding Afi River Forest Reserve constitute one of the largest forest blocks left in Cross River State, outside of the national park. Afi is currently managed by the Cross River State Forestry Commission/Ministry of Climate Change and Forestry. Although the steep mountainous slopes of the sanctuary have largely protected it from logging the forest is frequently damaged by dry-season bush fires set to clear new farms or to flush game. Open areas created by fire are quickly colonized by herb species which form an important staple food for gorillas. On the western flank of the mountain is a large grassland roost of migratory European barn swallows, estimated to contain up to 20 million birds at times and reputed to be the largest wintering roost site of swallows in Africa. Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary is surrounded by 16 communities with a total population of approximately 27,000. SERVICES There are no services rendered here as the Afi wild life sanctuary is not properly managed. BEST FEATURES Afi wild life sanctuary has its beautiful environment full with all kinds of Animals around the forest. BEST TIME TO VISIT Afi wild life sanctuary can be visited anytime of the year. WHO CAN VISIT Afi wild life sanctuary can be visited by Tourist, Historian SAFETY Afi wild life sanctuary is not safe at night as there are no security agents around the forest and one needs to be extremely careful.

Category: Game reserve

Tags: Sightseeing, See wildlife, Relaxation, Explore natures

National Museum, Calabar

History of National Museum, Calabar National Museum, Calabar was built in 1959. It is notable as home to the relics of slave trade including names of people that aided it, the currency of slave trade. Built by colonial masters in 1959. The National museum calabar designed and built in Glasgow by colonial masters is home to souvenirs from slave trade. Come in to educate yourself about the history of our forefathers. Security/Safety of National Museum, Calabar This is a very safe location. Things to do while at National Museum, Calabar Before heading to National Museum, Calabar, here are some helpful things to take along with you: see the slave trade museum experience the rich Efik culture

Category: Museum

Tags: Sightseeing, Relaxation, Meet friends, Learn, Explore arts

Marina Resort

History of Marina Resort Marina Resort was built in May 26, 2007to promote tourism in Calabar. It is notable as a recreational and learning destination. Built by Governor Donald Duke in May 26, 2007. Marina Resort is the fresh breath of air needed to relax from stress, with its wide range of facilities ranging from the slave museum to restaurants to lounges, you are assured of a fun filled educative experience. Security/Safety of Marina Resort This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Marina Resort, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Swimming gear Shorts Slippers A camera Things to do while at Marina Resort Before heading to Marina Resort, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Relax by the ocean Visit the slave trade museum Go sightseeing Best Features It is not only a fun place, but it is also an historical site with relics from the slave trade era. Writer's Review It is a relaxing place to educate yourself. Most common visitors Fun lovers, Historians,Tourists The Calabar Marina Resort, Beauty By The River!- An excerpt from Cali town article

Category: Resort

Tags: Sightseeing, Relaxation, Meet friends, Explore nature, Eats

Drill Ranch

ABOUT Drill Ranch Founded in 1991 the DRBC is the region’s first primate rehab project. Illegally held drills orphaned by hunting are donated by local citizens or handed over after seizure by authorities; no animals are purchased or removed from the wild. Over 75 drills have been recovered, and rehabilitated to life with members of their own species, after thorough medical screening. In western zoos, drills have reproduced poorly, but the DRBC has recorded over 250 births to rehabilitated wild born parents and their offspring, making the project the world’s most successful captive breeding program for an endangered primate. Today, 286 drills live in 6 family groups, each in their own natural habitat electrified enclosure of up to 9 ha. There are plans to release the first group back to the wild in 2008. Drill Ranch is also home to 28 orphan chimpanzees. As man’s closest relative, the chimpanzees add greatly to visitor education by stimulating interest and sympathy for wildlife. The Drill ranch and rehabilitation center is a wild life sanctuary that hopes to preserve and ensure continuity of the endangered primate species drills. It serves to rehabilitate drills with members of their species and also provides a safe haven for orphaned chimpanzees. SERVICES There are no services rendered here as the national forest is not properly managed. BEST FEATURES Drill Ranch has it beautiful environment full with all kinds of animals around the forest BEST TIME TO VISIT Drill Ranch can be visited at any time of the year WHO CAN VISIT Historians, Photographers, couples, tourists, and fun lovers SAFETY Drill Ranch is not safe at night as there are no security agents around the forest and one needs to be extremely careful

Category: Game reserve

Tags: Sightseeing, See wildlife, Relaxation, Explore natures

Slave History Museum

History of Slave History Museum Slave History Museum was established in 2011. It is notable as one of the major tributes to the tragic history of the transatlantic slave trade A visit through here is a walk down history to the slave trade era witnessed by the people of Calabar and its environs Security/Safety of Slave History Museum This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Slave History Museum, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Camera Things to do while at Slave History Museum Before heading to Slave History Museum, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Learn of the Calabar slavery history View the artistic paintings in the gallery Best Features It brings a realistic view of the slave trade era and teaches one of the colonization of the South-East Nigeria Writer's Review It is one of the notable tourist attraction Calabar has to offer Most common visitors Tourists, history students and people on excursions are the major groups of people seen here

Category: Museum

Tags: Sightseeing, Relaxation, Meet friends, Learn, Explore arts

Freddy's Restaurant

History of Freddy's Restaurant Freddy's Restaurant was established in 2013. It is notable as the best restaurant in Calabar A trip to Calabar cannot be complete without visiting and sampling the meals the best restaurant in Calabar has to offer. Pop in with friends and enjoy Calabar's hospitality and local cuisine. Security/Safety of Freddy's Restaurant This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Freddy's Restaurant, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Cash Debit/Credit Card Things to do while at Freddy's Restaurant Before heading to Freddy's Restaurant, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Eat Drink Enjoy local company Best Features It serves really good intercontinental and local dishes Writer's Review It is popular as the best restaurant in Calabar so you are sure to have the full Calabar experience here. The staff are also realy helpful with info and tips on exploring Calabar Most common visitors You are sure to feel among with fellow food-lovers,socialites and hotel guests present "Another great meal at Freddy's"- MIke Lord

Category: Restaurant

Tags: Relaxation, Meet friends, Eat, Drinks

Tinapa Business and Leisure Complex

Offering both business and leisure perks, Tinapa is the one-stop center where all needs are met regardless of age, sex or work. Located immediately outside the city of Calabar, it is one of the major tourist attractions in Nigeria.

Category: Mall

Tags: Sightseeing, Relaxation, Meet friends, Eat, Drink, Buy/Sells

Summit Hills

History of Summit Hills Summit Hills. Being developed to include a convention centre, hotel, recreational facilities and golf course with clubhouse, nature reserve, hospital and a variety of residential units, Summit Hills is proposed to be Calabar's showpiece Security/Safety of Summit Hills This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Summit Hills, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Camping gear Debit/Credit Card Camera Cash Picnic basket Things to do while at Summit Hills Before heading to Summit Hills, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Climbing Shopping Have an event Conduct business Swim Play golf Most common visitors Tourists, architectural students, shoppers, fun-seekers and merchants are the major groups of people proposed to visit

Category: Monument

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