Top Vacation Spots For Nigerian Kids (Pictures)

This list will focus on top vacation spots in Nigeria you can take your kids.

1. Obudu Mountain Resort

Topping our list is the famous Obudu Mountain Resort, located in Cross River State. Formerly named Obudu Cattle Ranch, this resort is one of the best spots to come from Nigeria. The ultra-modern rooms and the aesthetically pleasing views of the high mountains, make the resort a place you do not want to miss.

If you want a place to take your kids and have some maximum fun, this resort is the best place to be. Apart from having fun and bonding with your kids, you also get to enjoy and appreciate nature. There are loads of fun activities you can also enjoy amid all the wonders of nature – A cable car ride, a water park with giant slides, horseback riding, a golf course and bonfires are part of the major attractions to tourists. Take your kids to the Obudu Mountain Resort, you are guaranteed a great experience.

2. Agodi Parks and Gardens

 

 

The Agodi Parks and Gardens is located at the foot of Mokola Hill and surrounded by evergreen forestry in Ibadan, Oyo State. If you are looking for a quiet place to take your kids and have fun at the same time, then this place is perfect for you. There are many kid-friendly places at Agodi Park and Gardens. They include a mini zoo, wide picnic spots, a play area for children, a water park and a swimming pool. The sunset is breathtaking, and you also get to enjoy some delicacies that you will not forget in a hurry.

3. Ikogosi Warm Springs

Ikogosi Warm Spring is popular for having hot water and cold-water flow side by side. Located in a dense forest on a hilly landscape in Ekiti State, the hot and cold water meet but they mysteriously do not mix. Can you imagine that? Take your kids there and watch the wonders of nature.

Do not forget the mouthwatering Nigerian cuisines available at the resort and intercontinental dishes as well. There are also side attractions such as an outdoor pool, gym, restaurant, bar and amphitheatre. All these you can enjoy as you book the perfect accommodation and recreational facilities that are available at the vacation spot.

4. Abraka Turf and Country Club

 

 

Located in Delta State, this spot boasts clear rivers, savannah vegetation and natural reserves. A holiday retreat spot is a great place with many recreational activities that children could easily pick from. There is also the country club where you can enjoy state-of-the-art amenities and a lot of outdoor activities for the kids. The kids could play tennis, go canoe-kayaking, horseback riding, polo, fishing and golfing.

Older kids, especially those in secondary school will love this place. In the country club, a membership slot is sold every year. This means you have to secure one as soon as possible if you hope to spend a vacation with your kids there.

5. Erin Ijesha Waterfalls

 

 

Erin Ijesha Waterfalls, also known as Olumirin Waterfalls, is a breathtaking waterfall with seven layers of rising plains. The water levels are different, and this includes the speed of the water. It is a great vacation spot to take your kids. You can also enjoy a swim with your kids on the first level while enjoying a great picnic. However, be careful of the slippery stairs.

6. La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort

 

 

If you are living in Lagos State, you need not spend all your savings on exotic trips abroad. You can have all the fun at La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, which is located in the Lekki axis of the state. The resort is blessed with calm and iconic views from the Atlantic Ocean, which is breathtaking. It also boasts magnificent flora and fauna that cannot be compared anywhere. Also available for sightseeing are various snake species, Seahawks, ducks, epiphytes, monkeys, egrets, bats, snake trees and squirrels.

There are many attractions ranging from the beach, lagoon, mangrove forest, canoe-kayaking and lots more. You can bond with your kids, away from the hustle and bustle of Lagos.

7. Okomu National Park

 

 

The Okomu National Park is located in Edo State, and it boasts of over 150 bird species that would not be found anywhere in the world. The evergreen vegetation is also home to some endangered species like forest elephants, white-throated

monkeys and more than 30 other wildlife species.

This resort is the perfect place to take your kids to view some of the most exotic animals in the world. There are also comfortable, neat and fully air-conditioned accommodations you can book and enjoy a quiet but fun experience with your kids.