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Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria

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Calabar

Dive into the vibrant heart of Calabar, Nigeria! Feel the rhythm of lively festivals, savor mouth-watering jollof rice at bustling markets, and explore lush nature trails in breathtaking national parks. Don’t miss the enchanting Calabar Carnival, where colors dance and spirits soar! This gem of the South is a blissful blend of culture, history, and unforgettable flavors!

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120 h

5 Days Adventure into the Clouds of Obudu Mountain Resort

Obudu Mountain Resort is the foremost and most popular tourist destination in Nigeria, with beautifully built cabins and well laid out structure on the mountains that serenades the temperate Conditions on the mountain. Obudu mountain resort is a world of its own where you get to connect with nature and practically live in the clouds throughout your stay on the resort. It is indeed a tourist delight and perfect for your holidays.

$1,300.00
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4 h

The Best of Calabar Walking Tour

Calabar is regarded by many as the cleanest and most beautiful town in Nigeria. A tourist haven, it is full of attractions. The people are known to be very friendly and open to visitors. The tour will take place at Duke town, one of the oldest areas in the state. It is on the edge of the Calabar River and is quiet and full of history. Guided by our friendly local guide, you’ll see the colonial-style houses and the tidy streets. At the slave history museum, you’ll walk back many years through the slave trade era. You’ll see artifacts from the slave trade era, as well as sculptured representations. Duke town church is one of the oldest churches in Nigeria. It was built in the 19th century, and the architectural style is quite attractive. Next, you’ll see Mary Slessor’s tomb. This Scottish lady from Dundee stopped the killing of twins in the town. Born in 1848, she was sent to Calabar by the Presbyterian church in 1876 and died in 1915.

$387.50
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96 h

Jungle Adventure - Cross River National Park

This tour gives you an opportunity to experience, first hand, the wildlife of the rainforest in Nigeria.

$820.52
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4 h

Calabar Cuisine Tour

The city of Calabar is well known for its beautiful, tasty, and mouth watering dishes. The main Calabar dish, Edika-Ikong, is arguably the most sought-after in Nigeria. Would you like to taste meals rich in vegetables, bush meat, and seafood? If you do, the Calabar cuisine tour is for you. You’ll enjoy meals like fish pepper soup, Afang soup, Edika-Ikong soup, Editan soup, along with Isi Ewu (spiced Goat head), roasted plantain, or pounded yam. Along with our friendly guide, you’ll dig into attractive meals, made from a mix of edible leaves, cowhide (Ponmo), crayfish, dry fish, snails, stockfish, periwinkles, prawns, and a whole lot more. You’ll be licking your fingers so much you may not have much washing to do after the meal. For vegetarians, there’s Efo, made from spinach and spices. It can be eaten with rice or pounded yam. To wash it all down, as locals love to say, you may have the locally made fresh palm wine, or other alcoholic or nonalcoholic drinks.

$387.50
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5 h

Calabar Beach Tour

Discover the fascinating Ibeno beach, often described as the best beach in West Africa. Nicely seated along the Atlantic Ocean, it is also the longest sand beach on the sub-continent. Located in Eket, Akwa Ibom state, this oil-rich area is about two hours by road from Calabar. Ibeno beach is clean, with a fresh-smelling breeze, and you can hear the resident seagulls even from a distance. You’ll be guided by a professional guide, and you’ll meet the happy and friendly locals. You’ll engage in beach volleyball, beach soccer, sunbathing, water sporting, and when you’re tired, beautiful trees provide natural shade for your rest. There are also huts if you require more protection from the sun. There are many fishing boats at Ibeno beach, and you’ll see fishermen from all over, including neighboring countries, going about their business. Will you like to catch a glimpse of their catch; fishes, shrimps, and crabs? Ibeno beach awaits you.

$387.50
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120 h

Calabar Carnival - Africa's Largest Street Party

Calabar carnival festival , tagged Africa's biggest street party is what makes Calabar the tourism capital in Nigeria. It is a MUST experience for you because it gives you a sense of the rich culture and tradition of the Calabar people displayed in boat regattas and traditional festivals. This tour will definitely give your holiday a new meaning.

$950.22
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