One thing I love about Nigeria is
that, it is a country bless and endowed with beautiful, numerous scenes,
enchanting and interesting tourists sights that are worthy for the eyes to
behold. Aside these attraction sights, Nigerians are so hospitable and their
caring nature makes it a place every one wants to be. The beautiful and breathe
taking sight in Nigeria will leave you breathing hard with suspends and
excitement and will leave you wondering if these great sights are actually
situated in Nigeria.
Taking a trip to one of these places
will convince tourist lovers that Nigeria actually has the most valuable,
natural and manmade tourist centers in Africa. So if you have not visited some
of Nigeria's most beautiful places, it’s time you consider taking a trip to one
of these breathe taking sight;
The giant Footprint of Ukhuse: Located between ukhuse-oko and ukhuseosi in lulehe clan of
owan west local government area of Edo state. A very distinct footprints of a
prehistoric giant are permanently embedded on the flat granite rocks it is
believed that the footprints were made when the world was still in its molten
state. It presents a challenge for archaeologists and anthropologist.
Ibeno Beach Resort: Is a relaxation spot for tourists and lover of water. It is situated in
Eket, Akwa Ibom state. It is a sight to behold due to it alluring beauty with
white sand dunes that is unaffected by the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. The
smell of the beach sand is crisp and from a distance, visitors can hear the sea
gulls and the splashing waves which nature made so. The beach is rated high in
the country amongst the top soothing and due to its serenity and security it is
one of the cleanest beaches in the country.
Arochukwu long juju slave route: The Arochukwu long juju slave route is a sacred alter and
the waterfall beg tourists to explore the shrine of ibini ukpabi and the cult
monument of kamula. Due to the great influence of the long juju shrine stewards
and lower members of the juju cult migrated to clans south of the Niger and
settled. There is also the throne of judgment- the dark presence (the holy of
holies) those found guilty walked into dark tunnels and those found innocent
went back to their relatives. Other features include a hill of rags, where the
condemned were instructed to undress and leave their clothes before they
disappear into the tunnels into which the victor the victims disappeared. There
is also red river where it is said that as the victims disappear, the aro would
colour the river red to give people the impression that the condemned has died.
The Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove: Is a large cultural Landscape of undisturbed forest near the
city of Osogbe in southern Nigeria. It was establish for more than four
centuries ago and is the largest of the sacred groves that have survived to the
present. This is the only tourist destination in Nigeria that has sacred
shrines, sanctuaries, sculptures and art works that are created in the honour
of the goddess of fertility and other deities.
Oke Idanre Hill: Is one of the most awesome and beautiful natural landscapes in Nigeria.
Located in Idanre town, about 24 kilometers southwest of Akure, Ondo state. The
Hills had been a home for the Idanre community for almost 100 years. Idanre
hills stands out well among all other hills. The hills surround the town,
envelope it and dominate life in the town. Form any angle, one can virtually
see the hill and virtually every activity revolves round the hill. There is an
art which is in form of a wooden structure made in form of a ship and place on
a relatively flat hilltop. This ark is regarded by the ancient people of Idanre
as the biblical ark of Noah. Another sight to behold is the unreadable letters
of the flood. It is composed of lines and strokes made on a steep rock at old
Oke-Idanre. The characters are there for people to behold, but no one has come
up with convincing interpretations of these letters. It is also believe that
the letters are older than Hebrew Language.
Ogbunike: It
is located about 15 kilometers east of Onitsha. Ogbunike is divided into three
main parts which are Ezi, Ifite and Ikenga. Each section is also divided into
villages. The collection of caves has
been in use over centuries by local people for whom it has particular spiritual
significance. This spiritual significance is still apparent, as the "Ime
Ogbe" celebration is undertaken every year to commemorate the discovery of
the caves. Descending into the valley where the caves are located is a lengthy
walkway made up of about 317 steps. Visitors must remove their shoes before
entering the caves, as per tradition. And women who are having their monthly
cycle cannot go in. A stream flows out from one of the tunnels into a rapid
flowing river. At the meeting point of the river and the stream one can feel
the warm water from the caves and the cold river water. Beside this portion of
the river is a table land square meters used as a relaxation spot by visitors
to the caves.
The Ancient Nok Settlement: The Nok culture is an early Iron Age population whose
material remains are named after the Ham village of Nok in Kaduna State of
Nigeria, where their famous terracotta sculptures were first discovered in the
world. Appeared in northern Nigeria around 1000 BC and vanished under unknown
circumstances around 500 AD. All over
the world, antiquities from the Ancient Nok Settlement are seen in galleries
and museums.
By Mercy Kukah
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