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December is a time where
many Nigerians pack their bags and baggage to visit tourist destinations that
Nigeria can compete favourably with. Nigerians travel to choice tourists havens
like Zanzibar, Cape Verde, Gambia, among others countries. With the economic
recession, you can significantly save by visiting Calabar this Christmas. There
is no argument about this picturesque and pristine state. It is Nigeria’s
biggest and most attractive tourist destination. Calabar was once Nigeria's
biggest slave ports and a key hub where slavery thrive.
Calabar is located in
South-South, Nigeria. It is the capital city of Cross Rivers and also referred
to as "Canaan City". The original name for Calabar was Akwa Akpa,
from the Efik. So, if you are looking for a wonderful destination beyond
travelling, then Calabar is highly recommended. In light of this, if you have
few days to spare, we showcase how you can spend these few days.
Go
to the Marina Resort
The Marina Resort in
Calabar sits on a great historical site, the water mouth of Calabar. It is
close to the old slave trade sites where nearly 30 percent of the slaves that
left Africa were deported. Presently, Marina Resort is a preserved historical
site, an ‘island’ having a cinema house, and recreation center. The slave
history museum is located right inside Marina Resort, and you tour the resort
to have a fair understanding of Nigeria’s Slave Trade era. You can also enjoy a
movie or two at the Filmhouse Cinema located inside the resort. Marina Resort,
located at the end of Moore Road, Calabar, is on the coastline of the city, and
that is where it derives its name. You can lodge at the Axari hotel and Suites
which is just 2.8 kilometres from the Resort. Alternatively, you can any of the
best hotels in Calabar by visiting jumia travel.
Visit
Afi Mountain Wildlife centre
At the Afi Mountain,
Uduak, a tourist who recently visited Calabar with a tour company Dontasha’s
world said, “They were shown endangered primates that are kept there at the Afi
Mountain Wildlife centre. They include the Nigerian chimpanzee and the most
endangered gorilla subspecies, the Cross River gorilla.”
Obudu
Mountain Resort
It doesn’t really matter
if you are a local or international tourist, Obudu Mountain Resort is a must
visit if you in Calabar. Some of the delightful activities to engage in are
horse riding, the bird watching, the sporting facilities, and the natural
swimming pool.
Taste
nightlife
Calabar has a very vibrant
nightlife. Hence, if you are interested in nightlife and clubbing, nightlife in
Calabar is fun as the clubs have amazing DJs. Some of the clubs are Jasper 131
(Marian Road), Mayfair Lounge (MCC Road), Quorum Lounge (Atekong Drive),
Pinnacle Nightclub (MCC Road), Pete’s Ville Nightclub (2nd Avenue, State Housing
Estate), Bay’s Bar (Diamond Hills), Beverly Heels Club (Calabar Municipal)
amongst others. Freddy's, Axari and
Tinapa Lakeside Hotel are also among the best places to eat.
Round
off by attending the Calabar Carnival
Your visit to Calabar is
inconclusive in December if you don’t attend the Calabar Carnival. It is tagged
Africa’s largest street party. Describing her experience, Chiamaka Obiekwe
said: “I attended the carnival last year and it was a blast. The streets of
Calabar was buzzing; it was full of life, colour and lots of people. Hundreds
of thousands of people, if not millions attend the carnival yearly and this is
a great revenue-making venture for Calabar. The theme for the Carnival last
year was ‘Climate Change’ so the various bands wore costumes and had
presentations that represented the theme. It was beautiful.” The carnival
events are divided into 4 weeks which include the Millennium Week (1-10 Dec
2016), The Sports Fiesta (12-17 Dec 2016), The TINAPA Family Fun Festival
(19-24 Dec 2016) and the Carnival Week (25-31 Dec 2016).
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