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Seven Wonders of Nigeria | Celebrating Nigeria's Independence Day
Nigeria is a beautiful country. If you have a travel bucket list of places you'll like to visit, its not too late to add these 6 wonders of Nigeria into that list. You don't need to go too far seeking for recreation or a tourist destination . You can easily board the next bus or board the next plane, take a tour with friends and family and visit Nigeria's 6 standing ancient wonders .
From observing the beauty and magnificence of Ogbunike caves and exploring jagged mountains in the South West. Beatiful people i bring to you the 6 wonders of Nigeria. But before we look at the 6 wonders, If you are new here, you should consider subscribing to this channel and push our notification bell to get our videos as soon as we upload.
1. Ogbunike Caves
The safety and refuge that the cave have provided across history are partly why they hold special importance to the indigenes of Anambra and the East of Nigeria. The Ogbunike caves are actually a system of many caves linked together by small, tunnels and passages. They take their name from Ogbunike, a town in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State where they are situated.
The main cave consists of a massive structure with a big open chamber of about 5m high, 10m wide and 30m long at the entrance.
Beyond the history story as a place of refuge, the Ogbunike caves have an important spiritual heritage that dates back many years before the white man first set foot on African soil, to a time when they worshipped in its darkest recesses.
It is said that the Ogbunike caves were discovered by a man named Ukwa, from the Umucheke family of Ifite-Ogbunike, about 4000 years ago.
Legends claim that the caves were created by a deity, Ogba, who they believe lives within.
Within the caves, there is a large colony of harmless bats of various sizes that seem to stand as guardians of the structure.
2. Idanre Hills
Idanre hills otr Oke Idanre is located in Idanre town in Ondo State of Southern Nigeria.
Idanre hill is one of those rare places where beauty, mystery, and majesty speaks with the voice of silence.
The people of Idanre have existed for 800 years. For over 700 of those years, they lived in the hills. It wasn't until 1928 that they then moved to settle on ground level.
Also included among the remains of the ancient village are shrines, belfry, Agbooogun footprint, thunder water (Omi Aopara), old and dilapidated mud buildings roofed in rust-brown iron sheets, set on well laid-out streets and burial mounds and grounds, and the Owa's palace.
3. Mandara Mountains
T he Mandara Mountains which are a volcanic range extending about 190 km lie in the northeastern part of Adamawa state along the Cameroon border.
Mandara is an ideal place for rock and mountain climbing. The region is densely populated, mainly by speakers of Chadic languages, including both the Mofu and the Kirdi ethnic groups and it's totally Instagramable.
The place was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999 and has since become a go-to tourist destination in Adamawa State, Nigeria.
4. Ikogosi Warm Spring Mk
Unarguably, Ikogosi spring is a geological wonder. It is a tourist attraction located at ikogosi, a town in Ekiti State, Southwestern Nigeria. It is said to be the only one of its kind discovered anywhere in the world.
Ever fascinating as a result of its magical nature, the warm and cold springs of Ikogosi flow to a point where they meet, with each spring retaining its thermal identity.
5. Ado Awaye Suspended Lake
Ado Awaye lake is an ancient wonder with a lot of mystries tied to it. It is popular for its beautiful nature.
The fact that Ado Awaye is one of the only two Suspended Lakes in the whole world makes it an instant destination choice for tourists. The other suspended lake, Hanging Lake lies in Glenwood, Colorado.
The Ado Awaye lake is located on Iyake Mountains that sprawl around the sleepy town of Ado Awaye, Oyo state Nigeria.
The Lake is the most prominent attraction on the mountains. It is a diameter shaped lake with green like water. No one knows the depth of the lake as it is said to be bottomless and have swallowed those who have tried to measure its depth.
6. Farin Ruwa Waterfalls, Nasarawa
Farin Ruwa Waterfalls is a captivating waterfall; tumbling 150 metres high and 50 metres wide creating a breathtaking natural spectacle.
Farin ruwa falls is found along the boundary of plateau state and Nasarawa state, under the bokkos and wamba Local Government Areas of Nasarawa state.
These are the 6 ancient and beautiful wonders of Nigeria. If you enjoyed this video, kindly subscribe to this channel to get more of such videos. I am Cephas, Thanks for watching..
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