Living in Nigeria and having no idea where to go to spend your spare time? Here are 5 Best places you will enjoy for free!
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Carter Bridge as the place of pleasant walking
If you are found of evening going outs and are not afraid of long walking on your feet, then this places is just for you. Take your gal pal and start your foot-trip from the Lagos Island to the mainland through the Carter Bridge. But don’t forget to take a good camera or at least a smartphone with you to still the impressions you’ll get from it.
In case you don’t feel enough fit to go for such long distances you may take a car or a bicycle. Just don’t lose a chance to try this opportunity out.
Aso Rock to climb or at least to enjoy the sightseeing
One of the main capital’s point of interest is a huge mountain exposal called Aso Rock. The name of it bears a meaning “Victory”. But if you would like to feel yourself a conqueror of this mountain you need a special permission. The reason is not because it’s dangerous to climb but because there is a defense-intelligence agency Head Office right on its territory. But the good news is that there’re no fences to stop you on your way.
So you may imagine yourself a spy and try to get to the top where you’ll enjoy beautiful landscapes of the city and will have a chance to meditate in a complete silence.
Cross river park to get in touch with the nature
Cross River National park is the only National park where there’s the oldest rain forest on the African continent. The fauna species inventory of the park is very rich, with many of them endemic to the area. There are 23 species of primates in Nigeria, 18 of which are found here. Two of them very important hominoids: the Cross River gorilla and the chimpanzee. There nearly 20% of all known butterflies in the world – an impressive statistics for the ecotourism admirers.
It is also a good place to take children to, to read a book, breathe fresh air and rest.
Jos plateau for a bit of tourism
…is open savannah grassland because the original forested areas have long been cleared for farming or mining. Plateau State is known as The Home of Peace and Tourism and there is plenty to see: the Wildlife Safari Park, the National Museum, Jos Zoo, Assop Falls and many others.
So if you have time to experience all of the Jos plateau treasures don’t hesitate to call your friends, pack a bag and go exploring it.
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove to get closer to your ancestors
The Osun Sacred Grove is the largest and perhaps the only remaining example of a once widespread phenomenon that used to characterize every Yoruba settlement. It now represents Yoruba sacred groves and their reflection of Yoruba cosmology. It is a tangible expression of Yoruba divinatory and cosmological systems.
So if you feel like getting closer to your ancestors’ culture and the way of their living don’t lose your chance to experience Osun-Osogbo sacral spirits on yourself.
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