KNOW ABOUT THE BEAUTIFULLY OF NIGERIA

Saturday, June 4, 2016

Nigeria is a beautiful country endowed with many awe- inspiring natural attractions. The eyes of the eye settlers in Nigeria (our fore fathers) have gazed on them, just like our own eyes are now viewing them; and yet, after all these centuries, these natural wonders has not diminished their picturesque splendour in any way.

These natural jewels are spread across the length and breadth of Nigeria. Here are the 12 most amazing natural wonders in Nigeria

Ikogosi Warm and Cold Springs

The Ikogosi warm and cold springs is located in Ekiti West Local Government of Ekiti State of Nigeria. This natural wonder is sited in a valley where the warm spring rises from a valley while the cold spring flows down from another source side by side but separate from the warm spring. They connect in pool but each springs its thermal identity. The warm spring has a temperature of about 700c at the source and 370c after joining the cold spring. The spring water is believed to have healing effect on disease like guinea-worm and rheumatism. The traditional belief of the people about the origin of the springs and the undulating hills is another interesting aspect of a visit to this sight. Ikogosi Warm and Cold Springs has many recreational facilities like warm water swimming pool, chalets, beautifully manicured garden, reception building and 1000 capacity amphitheatre, arts and crafts centre.

Ogbunike Cave

Ogbunike Cave is located in Ogbunike in Oyi Local Government of Anambra State. This wonder of creation is divided into sections and there are different stories about each section that the native tour guides are delighted to share with tourists. The entrance to the five tunnels of the cave is a wide and tapering hemispherical vault of rock. Spring cool water drips from the corners and the top, the inside of the vault is serene and feels like a wonderland. The naturally-carved network of tunnels and chambers has two levels. The lower level is 100m long, which leads to an underground river. The upper level is twice as long and dry, and a bat colony and a waterfall sit at the north-western end.

Mambilla Plateau (Gashaka Gumti Park)

The Mambilla plateau is located in the highland region of Taraba State of Nigeria, it hosts the Chappal Waddi mountain which is the highest point in Nigeria with a height of 2,419 metres. It has an undulating landscape and is without insects. The plateau at the basement complex rocks is about 96km along its curved length and 40km wide, it is circumscribed by an escarpment reaching 900m high in some points. Some of the rare species of animals and birds are housed in Gashaka-Gumti National Park within the landscape of Mambilla Plateau.

Owu Falls 

Owu Falls situated in Ifelodun Local Government area of Kwara State is the most amazing natural water fall in Nigeria. The water fall is about 120 metre above water level and flow 330 feets down to a pool of ice cold water below. The water falls is encircled by hills, natural vegetation and a beautiful natural ambience that makes it an amazing sightseeing destination. Imagine a place with fall of ice cold water, spectacular rock path enveloped in evergreen vegetation, it’s so beautiful.