Obudu Mountain Resort, located in Cross River State, Nigeria, near the Cameroon border, is a beautiful and exciting place to visit. The resort offers fun activities like walking on a canopy bridge, riding a cable car, and enjoying amazing views of the surrounding area.
If you’re looking for a peaceful and fun getaway, this resort is your perfect destination. It’s surrounded by mountains and green forests and has cool weather that makes it refreshing. A trip to Obudu Mountain Resort could be just what you need to relax and recharge.
Things to do at the Obudu Mountain Resort
- Experience a thrilling 6-minute cable car ride spanning over 4 kilometers, offering panoramic views of the hills and the Nigeria-Cameroon border.
- Enjoy horseback riding, golfing on a 9-hole course, hiking scenic trails, and swimming in natural pools.
- Discover over 250 bird species, explore the Becheeve Nature Reserve, and marvel at stunning waterfalls like the Grotto.
- Walk the 100-meter canopy walkway suspended high above the forest floor or unwind in cozy accommodations with scenic views.
How to visit the Obudu Mountain Resort
Getting there
The distance from Calabar to Obudu Mountain Resort is about 425 km, which is roughly about 7-8 hour drive by road. The most recommended travel tip is to fly to Enugu or Ebonyi State and then complete the rest of the trip by road to the resort—the distance is shorter this way.
The closest functioning airport to the Obudu Mountain Resort is the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu State. It’s just approximately a 5-hour drive to the resort from here.
From the airport:
- Get on Enugu – Abakaliki Rd/A343 in Abakaliki from Abakaliki – Ugep Rd
- Head southwest
- Turn right
- Turn left
- Merge onto Abakaliki – Afikpo Rd/Abakaliki – Ugep Rd/Abba Omege-Ofe Iyiokwu Rd
- Continue to follow Abakaliki – Ugep Rd
- Pass by Community Secondary School, Amuzu (on the left)
- At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the Enugu – Abakaliki Rd/A343 ramp
- Follow A343 and Ikom-Ogoja Rd/Katsina Ala Calabar Rd/A4 to Otukwe
- Merge onto Enugu – Abakaliki Rd/A343
- Pass by Sharon 12 primary school (on the left)
- At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Ngulya-Mbokroad/A343
- Pass by the church (on the right)
- Turn left at the church onto Ikom-Ogoja Rd/Katsina Ala Calabar Rd/A4
- Pass by Prince A Comedy house (on the right)
- Take Otukwe-Obudu Rd, Adikpo-Ogelave Road and Akanliko – Ngale Rd/Utuhu-Bassinge Rd to your destination in Bechere
- Turn right
- Continue onto Otukwe-Obudu Rd
- Pass by Diato Hotels Limited (DHL) (on the right)
- Pass by Utugwang Community Bank (on the left)
- Pass by the playground (on the right)
- Continue onto Obudu-Ikom Rd/Vande Ikya – Abanliko Rd/Wula-Obudu Rd
- Pass by Gaelle Delphine beauty touch (on the right)
- Turn left onto Ranch Rd/Utuhu-Bassinge Rd
- Continue to follow Utuhu-Bassinge Rd
- Pass by Obudu Tourist Hotel Hall (on the right)
- Continue onto Adikpo-Ogelave Road
- Pass by the church (on the right)
- Continue onto Akanliko – Ngale Rd/Utuhu-Bassinge Rd
- Pass by the gas station (on the left)
- Continue straight
- Pass by Okorshi Health Post (on the left)
- Slight right
- Keep left
- Slight left
- Pass by Obudu Cattle Ranch (on the right)
- Continue to your destination.
Visiting TIps
- Pack light and bring essentials, most especially comfy clothing that is suitable for hiking and provides warmth, as the resort can get cold from the altitude.
- Consider booking accommodation in advance, especially during peak seasons. The resort offers various lodging options, including African round huts and chalets with stunning views.
- Bring necessary items, like torchlights, power banks, and mosquito nets, as the resort operates on generator power with limited internet access.
- Check for any special events or activities happening during your visit to maximize your experience.
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