Enugu, the capital of Enugu State in Nigeria, is located in southeastern Nigeria. Its name ‘Enugu’ is derived from the two Igbo words Énú Ụ́gwụ́ meaning “hill top” denoting the city’s hilly geography.
Here are things to do and see in this city:
1. Visit the numerous hills
Enugu is surrounded by Hills of different shapes and sizes, namely Milliken Hill, Udi Hill, Nsukka Hill, Awgu Range of Hills, Silicon Hill. Eron Hill, Onyeama Hill and others.
2. Visit the lakeside
Enugu is home to many lakes e.g. Nike lake, Iheneke Lake, Ani ozala lake, Opi lake, Ogulugu lake and Ogelube lake. Others are Ngebe lake, Attakwu lake, Odoro lake and Obanukwu lake.
3. Visit water falls
Enugu is blessed with four major waterfalls which are Awhum Waterfall, Ngwo Waterfall, Ezeagu Waterfall and Opi waterfall.
4. Visit the caves in the state.
Enugu is known for it caves. Notable among them are the Ngwo cave, Awhum cave, Ezeagu cave, ohers include Odoro cave, Isu Awa cave, Inyi Chine cave, Agana cave, Obinofia Ndiuno cave, odor Ugwu cave, gwoo gwoo cave, Ihunekweagu cave, and Umuogubi cave.
5. Visit the forests
You may want to go hunting in any of its major forests which includes the Ngwo Pine Forest and Okpara Square Forest.
6. Visit the beach
Enugu’s sand beach has been a cool relaxation spot for tourists and it is ideal for picnicking.
7. Attend Festivals.
When you are Enugu, do well to attend any of its festival, and stay entertained. The popular festivals in Enugu include.
1. New Yam Festival.
2. Mmanwu Festival.
3. Enugu Cultural and Tourism Fiesta.
4. Life in My City Art Festival Enugu
5. Odo festival Udi
6. Aju festival (iwa akwa) Ugbo in Awgu
7. Igwa Nshi Festival Eke in Udi. etc.