Here's Why You Should Recognize the Oguta Lake Holiday Complex

The Oguta Lake Holiday Complex is one of the teeming reasons every family should visit Imo State. With exotic scenes and state of the art recreational facilities that only few can boast, Oguta Lake Holiday Complex is one tourist attraction you need to check out.  The Lake was initially established as a retreat and getaway spot for the colonial kingpins. It contains fresh water and is the largest natural lake in Nigeria after the Lake Chad. Oguta Lake’s landmark remains one of the most visited tourist destinations in the state. Owing to this, the site has been developed to international standard making it a spectacle for aesthetic lovers. Swimming in the freshwater is a lovely venture both adults and children would enjoy. For children, there is a recreational park with groovy playgrounds reminiscent of Disneyland.  There is the stunning Golf Club Bar House for adults, and vsitors can play golf on the 18-hole international standard course on the bank of the lake.

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Mysterious Confluence

The first striking thing about the Oguta Lake is its brilliant blue color, and what is more exciting is the confluence of Oguta Lake and Urashi River (which has a muddy hue). Both waters do not mix up regardless of how smart you try. It’s uch an intriguing phenomenon.

Historical Views

Tourists get to see not just natural imageries for their delight, but witness history as well. The Oguta Lake Holiday Complex houses the abandoned Nigeria gun boat sunk my Biafran troops at in the Nigerian Civil War. The lake used to be the marine base for the Biafran navy. Also sighted at the lake is the bunker that housed the Biafran warlord, Late Lt. Col. Odumegwu Ojukwu .

The jetties used to export oil palm produce by the United African Company lies today at the complex. This echoes the relevance of Oguta as a trade center before and after the colonial era. The historical scenes make the complex a center of attraction and excursion for students.   

There is the 3-Star Oguta Lake Motel built to give visitors exciting lodging experience while present at the Lake.