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Imoleboja Rockshelter: Kwara's rock of refuge The Imolejoba rockshelter is a massive granite rock with inner apartments capable of accommodating a large number of people. In the local dialect of the people it means 'God has built a house'. It is found in Odo-Owa, Kwara state. This is a massive rock formation with natural architectural design, capable of accommodating about 100 people at a time. It is a good site for picnic and monumental experience and culturally viewed by the people as a rock of refuge. The Rockshelter at various times served as a safety hide-out for local maidens protesting against their peers who engaged in pre-marital relations and become pregnant. Location/Accessibility: Located at Odo-Owa in Oke-Ero LGA. It is about 90km from Ilorin the state capital and accessible by road. Accommodation: Available in nearby towns of Iloffa. Time of visiting: All year round Security: Available Bureau of change: Available at the state capital. Located ...

Situated just outside  Ilorin ,  Kwara State  capital city, Asa River Dam was constructed by Julius Berger Nigeria PLC in order to increase the supply of potable water by approximately 50,000 cubic metres per day, to the towns within the state. Asa River Dam consists of three sections: (1). a 400m long earth fill dam, (2). a 150m long concrete gravity dam and (3) a lateral earth dam with a length of 160m. The earth fill dam at 26m high above the bottom of the Asa River and has a width of 150m at the dam foot and of 5m at the crest. The concrete gravity dam is 20m high and has a width of 12m at the foot and of 3m at the crest. The lateral earth dam is 6m high and 23m wide at the foot. Considering the size of the Asa river’s catchment area, the 60 meter wide spillway was designed for a volume of 1,300 cubic metres per second. A 65m long weir bridge was built over the spillway. During the design phase, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC proposed to raise the he...

Owu Waterfall Kwara State This heaven on earth is located in Owu Isin Local Government of Kwara State. The existence of Owu falls is untraceable, but the fall has been described as the highest and most spectacular natural waterfalls in West Africa. The water fall cascades 330 feet down an escarpment with rocky outcrops to a pool of ice cold water below which gives a beautiful landscape and offers visitors a refreshing atmosphere. Owu Falls is always at its best during the rainy season which spans 200 meters across making it a wonderful vacation spot. In Owu Falls, you experience a fine mix of awesome attractions and access to top quality accommodation as it offers a range of quality assessed accommodation with good quality restaurants. Its perfect location and memorable vacation experience makes it the perfect destination to host your next vacation.  A fun filled and unforgettable vacation experience awaits you. Owu falls is the highest and most spectacular natural water fa...

The federal government has hinted on the discussion with Cape Verde on plans to begin air transport relationship in line with existing Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) between the two countries. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, made the disclosure after a meeting with Cape Verde representatives during a sideline meeting at the just – concluded  First ICAO/UNWTO Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa in Sal, Cape Verde. Nigeria & Cape Verde Agree to Operate Direct Flights The federal government has hinted on the discussion with Cape Verde on plans to begin air transport relationship in line with existing Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) between the two countries. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, made the disclosure after a meeting with Cape Verde representatives during a sideline meeting at the just – concluded  First ICAO/UNWTO Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Tr...

Authorities in South Africa’s Limpopo province on Saturday confirmed that fourteen lions that broke loose from their natural habitat had returned without incident. “The department also confirms that the animals will be kept within the area. The department’s role is to enforce control where human lives are threatened. The lions have not been of any threat to humans,” the department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism in the province said in a statement on Saturday. Reports emerged last Friday that the group of lions were roaming the streets of Phalaborwa with residents cautioned to remain vigilant and reports any sighting of the animals to relevant authorities. The reports said the animals were suspected to have been from the famed Kruger National Park, KNP, which is located in Limpopo but that version of accounts was disputed by the park’s authorities. Spokesperson for SANParks Isaac Phaahla responding to the incident last week clarified: “It has been repo...

An aviation and tourism expert, Mr Ikechi Uko, on Tuesday said Nigeria should develop an Aviation Masterplan so as to maximise the abundant opportunities in the sector. Ikechi, who is the promoter of the Akwaaba African Travel and Tourism Expo, made the suggestion while speaking with newsmen in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He said other African countries especially Ethiopia, South Africa and Kenya were taking advantage of the potentialities of the aviation sector to drive their economy. “Nigeria first have to create a grand plan of what we want to do with aviation because aviation drives economy, aviation creates wealth and employment. “So, we have to have a masterplan for aviation. How many people do we want it to employ and what do we want it to contribute to our Gross Domestic Product (GDP). “We have to bring it down to the number of airlines that we need to activate this vision but unfortunately, we have not been able to implement this as a policy,” Uko noted. He said it w...

Over the years, La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Ikegu Village, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, has focused on presenting African hospitality and culture in a cosmopolitan manner. The resort, which boasts of a clean beach, lagoon and mangrove forest, provides visitors with the opportunity to observe, at close quarters, a wide variety of tropical flora and fauna, including snake trees, mangroves, various species of epiphytes, monkeys, squirrels, bats, and various species of birds such as kingfishers, sea hawks, egrets and ducks. At the resort, tourist can explore the mangrove forest, play, bond with families and team members, go fishing in the lagoon or do nothing but relax sandwiched in between the warm sands on the beach. The resort is ideal for honeymoons, corporate retreats and conferences, family getaways, getaways, destination proposals and weddings. Just recently, the resort opened the longest swimming pool ever. Created by the beachfront, which is 120 metres with six bars, the rec...