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Obudu Mountain Resort is a resort located in Cross River State close to the border of Cameroon. Obudu Mountain Resort has developed to turn into a significant attraction for tourists. The resort has an attractive landscape with a cool ambience, it offers tourists a decent mix of warm and cold temperatures due to its extremely calm climate.
Understand[edit]
History[edit]
Obudu Mountain Resort was formally known as Obudu Cattle Ranch, it was developed by M.McCaughley a scot who explored the mountain ranges and founded the ranch in 1951. It is believed that camped on the mountaintop of the Oshie Ridge on the Sankwala Mountains for a month before returning with Mr. Hugh Jones, a fellow rancher, in 1951. Together with Dr. Crawfeild, they developed the Obudu Cattle Ranch.
Location[edit]
The resort is situated on the Obudu Plateau, close to the Cameroon border in the northeastern part of Cross River State, it is approximately 65 kilometres from the town of Obudu in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State and 110 kilometres east of the town of Ogoja in Cross River State. It is about 30 minutes drive from Obudu town and is about a 332 kilometres (206 mi) drive from Calabar, the Cross River State capital.
Climate[edit]
The CLIMATE of the Obudu Cattle Ranch is a semi-mild mountain climate, which is the normal climate condition experienced on the Obudu Plateau because of its 1,600 meters (5,200 ft) height.
Best time to visit Obudu Mountain Resort[edit]
All year round there is always activity at the Obudu Mountain Resort, the hotel is known to be flooded with guests mostly during festive periods. The vibe during this period is always positive, as the festive periods frame falls within the dry season in Cross Rivers, where Obudu Mountain Resort is situated. In addition, it is best to visit between October and February as the climate during this period makes hiking on the high ground breathtaking.
Get in[edit]
There are two ways to get to Obudu Mountain Resort, you can go by air by taking a direct flight from Lagos and Abuja to Calabar, from where you can get a Bus to the Resort. At the point when you show up in Calabar, take a transport that is going directly to Obudu, to save you some time, as other transports may have a few stops coming. It costs around 2,000 Naira. The distance between Obudu and the farm is around 60 minutes. There are taxis at Obudu that will move you to the Ranch at an expense of 600 Naira. Driving from Calabar to the mountain resort could take as long as 6 hours, which gives you chance to clear your mind and to appreciate seeing the vegetation and the landscape while heading to the ranch.
Fees and permits[edit]
- Access to the ranch costs: 200 Naira.
- Taking a walk on the canopy walkway, which is managed by the (NCF), Nigerian Conservation Foundation costs: 300 Naira.
Get around[edit]
The best way to get around Obudu Mountain Resort is on foot in order to maximally appreciate seeing the vegetation and the landscape while touring the resort. Guided tours and golf vehicles are also available for easy movement. The golf vehicles cost ₦ 5,000 for a day.
See[edit]
Obudu Mountain Resort is a site for tourist attractions and has a lot of beautiful and nature-filled places you can see while there.
- 1 Landscape, P.m.b 1037 Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala (Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala , 1037, 1037). 8AM-9PM. The landscape is great and space pretty organized the large yard is a source of attraction for tourist. The location on the plateau is fantastic and the scenic views are simply amazing.
- 2 Sunrise, Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala (Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala). 9AM-7PM. Sunrise at obudu is something to be experienced.
Do[edit]
- 1 Get on the Cable Car, P.m.b 1037 Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala (Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala , 1037, 1037). 8AM-9PM. When you visit the Obudu Mountain Resort, either drive from the bottom of the hill or take the cable car to get to the top of the resort centre. The hilltop is about 11 km of winding road from the base. Driving up takes about 25 minutes while using the cable car takes about 6 minutes. This Cable Car transport has been described as the longest cable car in the African continent. Tourists who visit this resort are always eager to get on this cable car and enjoy the fun of riding to the top of the resort in this car, as it affords you enlivening and exciting vistas of green rolling hills.
- 2 Play Outdoor Games, Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala (Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala). 9AM-7PM. There are heaps of fun open-air exercises to do at the hotel. The exercises range from swimming, horse-riding, playing golf and climbing. This hotel has two enormous stream estimated pools, where you can appreciate time in the water and furthermore unwind in the open-air pool bed. When climbing, it is suggested that you go with firm boots and be mentally ready for the climbing endeavour. With its 9-opening fairway, you are permitted to play a round of golf. The rich vegetation around the hitting the fairway region is an astounding incredible sight.
- 3 Get on the Canopy Walkway, Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala (Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala). 8AM-8PM, 6:30–10:30PM. The Canopy Walkway is a 100m swaying bridge that is suspended in the air. It stands 70m above the bottom of the forest.
- 4 Go Sightseeing, Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala (Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala). 8AM-8PM, 6:30–10:30PM. For lovers of nature Obudu Mountain Resort is a place to be fully absorbed in nature. The Resort has about 250 varying species of birds. You will have an astonishing time watching the birds with your binocular.
- 5 Join the Obudu Mountain Race, Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala (Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala). 8AM-8PM, 6:30–10:30PM. Tourists can participate in a race competition which holds every year, and the winner has the opportunity to win an amazing cash prize. It is usually held in November.
Eat[edit]
There are around four restaurants in the resort that provides food for the tourists. Restaurants like Terrace Restaurant and Bar offer both local and international dishes. Tourists can choose to have an indoor meal or dine at the open-air restaurant which features a beautiful view of the mountains. In general, the food is a combination of continental and local dishes
- 1 The Anape Restaurant, P.m.b 1037 Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala (Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala , 1037, 1037). 8AM-9PM. On-site restaurant where guests can enjoy drinks at the bar and also have a meal.
- 2 Steak House Restaurant, Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala (Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala). 9AM-7PM. On-site restaurant.
- 3 The Terrace Restaurant, Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala (Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala). 8AM-8PM, 6:30–10:30PM. A restaurant with good ambience, cool air and environment, they offer a variety of food options ranging from the traditional dishes to continental dishes.
- 4 The Water Park Restaurant, Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala (Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala). 8AM-8PM, 6:30–10:30PM. On-site restaurant.
Sleep[edit]
A room can be easily booked at Obudu Mountain Resort here. Note: These room rates are per night and might come with free breakfast, free WIFI, and admittance to some other standard facilities.
| Categories | Price(₦) per night |
|---|---|
| Standard Double Chalet | 25,000 |
| Superior Double Chalet | 27,500 |
| African Huts | 28,500 |
| Club Chalets | 30,000 |
| Executive Suite | 35,000 |
| Family Unit | 46,750 |
| Royal Suite | 47,500 |
| Presidential Suite | 55,000 |
| Governors Lodge | 65,000 |
| Special Mountain Villa | 72,400 |
Stay safe[edit]
Locals are very friendly, but safety precautions still have to be made. But beware of deals or businesses that sound too good to be true (especially e-mails soliciting your help), and do not openly flaunt your possessions, especially in public places.
While it is rare for a tourist to be a victim of a violent crime, it is still wise to stay safe and be alert, especially during late-night outings outside of the resort. Stick to crowded streets and make sure to go out in groups as against going out alone.
In addition, keep in mind to be extremely careful when touring the communities surrounded by the resort, here are police officers who are corrupt and inefficient so you should stick to places and people you know and avoid going anywhere without a trusted guide if it is the first visit.
Connect[edit]
There is coverage of 2G/3G mobile networks in areas of the resort and its surrounding, but coverage of 4G networks is not so reliable. Signal strength doesn't use to be stable all the time, so you might occasionally experience network outages for all or some of the mobile phone service providers in some locations. All major mobile phone service providers are operational but with varying levels of reliability and usability. Different providers networks tend to be more stable and reliable in different locations at different times.
If you are planning a visit to the resort, like many other places in Nigeria, you should probably consider having multiple SIM cards, preferably for all the mobile service providers, since you can't tell which will be more stable and reliable at a time in your location during your visit. And if you will risk not having any of them, you might be better off not risking the MTN network, because, from indications, it seems to perform well than the others, though its rates may be high and its offers and services might be stringent, you are less likely to be concerned of erratic voice and data connection compared to others.
Airtel is another service provider which is fairly satisfactory for all you might need to connect to the world, including rates and network stability. Of course, Glo (or Globacom) boasts of fast network speed for internet browsing activities, only that you might not be able to enjoy the privilege in some locations. And 9Mobile (formerly Etisalat) usually also performs well in internet browsing speed but with locational limitations as well, plus data rate is fairly higher.