Nigeria has a unique view of fun, although it may not be as classic as some other countries. There are spots and locations in Nigeria that offer a great Nigerian vacation experience at a low cost, such that the average person can afford it.
Below are the top affordable destinations you can visit in Nigeria:
1. Obudu Cattle Ranch and Resort: This resort is located in the northeastern part of Cross River state, almost at the border with Cameroon, and is also one of the most beautiful vacation and tourist spots in Nigeria. Here you can find standard accommodation of different types, including presidential suites, huts, executive rooms, standard rooms, and chalets depending on your pocket size. This resort has a restaurant and a bar that offer standard Nigerian and international drinks and food. For fun, there is a park with a water slide and a wonderful pool. There is also a golf course, horseback riding, and bonfires in the night.
2. Yankari Game Reserve: This is also known as a wildlife destination and one of the most fun places. It is located in Bauchi state and has lots of activities that will make your visit worthwhile. The animals you will find in this reserve include: elephants, western hartebeest, roan antelope, olive baboon, Patas monkeys, hippos, and many others.
3. La Campagne Tropicana: This is a resort with a natural environment, and it is located in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos state. Here, you get to see a freshwater lake, an accessible mangrove forest, a sandy beach, a nice savannah, and a very warm Atlantic sea. It also has some other features it offers, which include spa treatments, cultural displays for guests, the Palm Wine Bar, and lots more.
4. Le Meridien Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort: The resort is located in Uyo and is a go-to place for golf lovers. It has a world-class 18-hole golf course. Here you can seize the opportunity to improve your golfing skills.
5. Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort: The resort is located in Ekiti state where the warm spring flows side by side with a cold spring from the same rock. There are accommodation options depending on your budget, which include: an executive VIP chalet, 12 western suites, seventy-five normal rooms of different sizes and styles, three VIP villas and seven support staff quarters.
6. Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort: This resort offers one of the best Nigerian vacation experiences. It is located by the Calabar River and comes with both business activities and leisure and entertainment. However, fun is not limited to entertainment; you could also find a casino, a movie production studio, a nice cinema, a mini-amphitheater, a wonderful nightclub, and a pub.
7. Wonderland amusement park: This is located opposite the National Stadium Abuja, and it offers visitors a leisure garden for relaxing and several games and rides.
8. Owu waterfall: This is one of the cheap and beautiful places in Nigeria, located in Kwara state. This waterfall drops down 330 feet through a rocky landscape, then in turn forms an ice cold water pool at the bottom.
9. Olumo Rock: This is located in Abeokuta, Ogun state, and it is a huge outcrop of granite rocks that have prehistoric formations. It is about 137m above sea level and contains lots of caves.
10. Jos Wildlife Park: Here you can see lions, birds, crocodiles, pigmy horses, hippos, pythons, buffalos, and many other animals. In this wildlife park, there is also a children’s playground, a picnic pine forest, a video viewing center, restaurants, a wildlife museum, and good accommodations.
For Nigerians who need to go on leisure or relaxation during holidays and are unable to afford to travel out of the country, you can decide to utilize any of these amazing places.