6-Day trip to Cross River National Park, Nigeria

6-Day trip to Cross River National Park, Mali

Dive into the exciting 6-day journey to Cross River National Park in Nigeria, a place full of diverse plants and animals. This adventure begins with a friendly meet and greet, followed by a cozy overnight stay at Sinclair Hotel, Abuja. Board on Ibom Air flight to Calabar. The Cross River National Park is 100 km away from Calabar. Head to the Oban division of this national park and take a walk through the closed canopy. Explore the Okwangwo division where you will get the chance to spot Gorillas in their natural habitat. The trip ends with your departure from Abuja. It's a delightful journey full of new experiences, comfortable stays, and exciting discoveries.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival at Abuja

After your landing in Abuja, Our Officials will pick you up from the Airport with a warm greeting. They will arrange your transport to the Sinclaire Hotel. There is no hectic schedule for the day. Check in at the hotel and relax for the evening.

Nigeria's eighth-most populous city is Abuja. It is Nigeria's political, cultural, and economic hub. The city provides a smooth fusion of cutting-edge technology with historic buildings and traditions. It is a fantastic location for travelers looking for an exciting and intriguing experience.

Overnight stay in Abuja. 

Day 2: Journey to Calabar

This is the second day of your trip. After waking up, prepare yourself to head towards Calabar. Board an Ibom Air Flight for a smooth and comfortable journey to Calabar. It is a Nigerian airline service, renowned for its excellent customer service and track record.

Explore Cross River National Park. It is a biodiversity hotspot and is also home to one of Africa's oldest rainforests. There are numerous paths to take a stroll, and a small museum is located too. Accommodations are available here. You can take your time exploring this hidden gem.

Day 3: Explore the Oban Division of Cross River National Park

Explore the Oban Division of Cross River National Park. This division can be distinguished easily by its lush rainforests, and diverse wildlife. It also houses one of the largest closed canopies. Taking a walk through this scenic beauty will connect you with nature.

Oban is an important watershed with hills rising above 500 m. It is the center of species like primates, amphibians, butterflies, fish, and small mammals.

It is the only site in Nigeria where the Preuss’s red colobus monkey can be found. Consider yourself lucky if you get to see one. Spend your day exploring this division of Cross River National Park.

Day 4: Explore the Okwangwo Division of Cross River National Park

It is the southeastern part of the Cross River National Park, formerly known as the Boshi Forest Reserve. Here You will get to explore the closed forest canopy as well as some savannas. 

This part of this National Park is the home of 280 different species of birds. This is the perfect place for bird watching. 

Okwangwo has the highest diversity of primates recorded at a single site in Africa. Exploring this area will give you a high chance of seeing Gorillas. You can try your hand at wildlife photography and capture amazing photos of this diverse place. 

Day 5: Head Back to Abuja

After exploring the main spot of this trip, head back to Abuja. There will be no hectic schedule for this day. You can explore one of Nigeria’s wealthiest cities on your own. 

This city is dominated by an enormous Monolith called Aso Rock. You can arrange a trip to visit it. Here are many tourist attractions besides that like Abuja National Mosque, Bature Brewery, Jabi Lake, etc. You can also arrange a mini tour to discover these places for this day. 

Overnight stay in Abuja.

Day 6: Departure from Abuja 

This is the end of this 6-day trip. After checking out from the hotel you will be transferred to the Airport. Fly back safely to your home with beautiful memories of this place. 

Includes:

• Airport pick and drop-off
• Transport in air-conditioned vehicles.
• Fuel
• Guide fee.
• Accommodation 
• Entrance fees

Excludes:

• Visa fee 
• Local flight ticket 
• Meals