Think Holiday, Think Obudu Mountain Resort, Nigeria

in #travel6 years ago (edited)
I will never forget the spectacular experience of the evergreen Obudu mountain resorts. Formerly known as the Obudu Cattle Ranch, it is located about 65km from the main Obudu town close to the Cameroonian border in Cross River State of Nigeria.


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According to some staff I met during the trip, the history of the resort will be incomplete without the mention of Mr. Caughley, a Scottish rancher who explored the mountain for the first time in 1949, he returned 2 years after with a fellow rancher, Mr. Hugh Jones who later established the resort with Dr. Crawfield in 1951.


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Although my family and I visited some few months ago, the unforgettable experience still lingers in my memory. The mountain plateau and the resort could be described as exotic and full of fun so much that I literally had a romance with nature. The journey started with a six hour road trip from the Calabar airport, followed by an 11km drive from the base of the Mountain to the top. Tourists who considered the road trip too risky were advised to travel with a cable car.

This distance is considered the longest covered by any cable car in Africa yet lots of tourists prefer it to the road trip due to the breathtaking view of the vegetation, hills and the resort from the air.

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Apart from the interaction with nature, there are other engaging outdoor activities like swimming, hiking, horse riding and golfing. The resort also has a stunning indoor view with well furnished rooms, lounges and bars of international standard.

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I cannot forget in a hurry the sight of the clouds touching the peak of the mountains
which also compliment the attractive landscape. The weather is both warm and temperate depending on the month of the year but the best time to visit is usually between October and February when the skies are brighter although it should be noted that the resort is open all year round.

If you appreciate a holiday location tucked away in a serene environment then think Obudu Mountain Resorts.

(All photos are original and were taken during the trip)

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This is really a owesome place. So natural and amazing view. The cloud are reach on the rock.

Yes its really awesome. Thanks for reading

We are from Cameroon and we look forward to visiting this place someday! Great place to connect with nature!

Oh yes it is. Thank you

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Very beautiful :)

The way the clouds are rolling over the mountains in that last shot is absolutely d i v i n e ♡

I thought so too. The wonders of creation.....right?

Wow! Looks like you had a really awesome trip :) please post more pictures from your travels, and the stories too!

Thank you...will do