Barely few weeks to Christmas and New year celebrations, you can’t afford to miss out. If you are the adventurous and fun-loving individual, you definitely want to create memorable experiences this season in all your activities.
Traditionally, people spend this period in their extended family reunion in the village. Taking a break and going for Christmas vacation elsewhere would not be a bad idea. From the North to the South to the West to the East, we have selected unique vacation spots for you this season. These include:
1. Tinapa resort
Located in Calabar, the beautiful capital of Cross River State, Tinapa resort offers amazing features like a casino, children’s arcade, an amphitheatre, retail and wholesale outlets for your shopping needs and an 8-screen digital cinema. Set money aside to buy electronic items at very cheap prices as well as check out some business opportunities within the zone. Don’t forget to attend the colourful Calabar Festival.
2. Obudu Cattle ranch
The Obudu Ranch Resort is arguably the best vacation spot for anyone seeking to enjoy a holiday in serene environment. The resort features a water park, a golf course and horse riding, night club as well as bonfires. A walk through the forest of Obudu brings one closer to nature as you listen to beautiful birds singing melodiously to your delight.
3. Abraka Turf and Country Club
The Abraka Turf and Country Club is situated along the bank of the serene Ethiope River in Abraka, Delta State. The facility is the expansive and well-manicured plants with horses grazing on the lawn, which provides every visitor a feeling of peace. The resort features first class accommodation and catering services for people of different budgets, horseback riding, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and swimming in the mysteriously clear River Ethiope; the river is so clear that one can see fishes swimming in it.
4. Kofar Gamji Amusement Park
Kofar Gamji Amusement Park was the first amusement park built in the heart of the Kaduna City. Located along the Shooting Range New Extension, it is indeed the most visited place during Christmas celebrations. It features includes lawns for relaxation, eateries, a swimming pool, and a terrace. The scenic view of the Kaduna River, which cuts across the park, is a beauty to behold.
5. Port Harcourt Tourist beach
This is another perfect family vacation or picnic spot for this Christmas. This amazing and scenic beach is the place to go with live performances of Cultural entertainers. The resort also offers restaurants and accommodation as well as sunbathing spots.
6. Olumo Rock
Olumo rock used to be a place of refuge for the people of Egbaland in present Ogun State during intertribal wars in the olden days. It has several spot caves, some of which are about 20 feet long and 25 feet wide. However, this rock has been modernized with elevator, eateries, and many more to serve as a tourist destination.
7. Yankari Game reserve
This large wildlife park located in Bauchi State came into being in 1956 as a game reserve but was later turned into a national park in 1991. The park covers an area of about 2,244 square kilometers and is home to about 50 species of wildlife such as lion, leopard, hippopotamus, antelope, elephant, and waterbuck as well as over 350 species of colorful birds.