Obudu Mountain Resort…a place to be

Obudu Mountain Resort History of Obudu Cattle Ranch now named Obudu Mountain Resort is a brief one. It started when a Scottish, Mr. McCaughley first explored the mountain ranges in 1949. It was then later developed by the Scottish, Mr. Hugh Jones (a fellow rancher) and Dr Crawfeild in 1951.

Where is Obudu Mountain Resort? Obudu Mountain is located in Obaniku Local Government Area in northern Cross River state, close to the Cameroon Border, about 30 minutes’ drive from the scenic town of Obudu – which is about 5 hours drive from the state capital, Calabar. Not to sound like a cliché, but the Obudu Mountain Resort Nigeria is still a place that leaves one mesmerized and in awe no matter how many times you visit. You are immediately drawn by its beauty, tranquility and awesomeness right from the outer gates. The Obudu Ranch Resort boasts of ultra-modern facilities well-built to taste and standard. The Mountain Resort landscape is well-structured with nice scenery that gives a perfect view at any time of the day. If you are looking for the best hotel in Obudu, then the Resort is your best bet for a perfect and memorable stay.

Obudu Mountain Resort Pictures and room rates Obudu Mountain Resort room rates and pictures can easily be found on Travel.jumia.com website, with clear and detailed pictures of each villa, suit and lodges within the ranch. Obudu Cattle Ranch booking should be done prior to arrival so you can secure a space in one of the rooms of your choice.

You should however note that there are no hotels in Obudu Mountain Resort but rather suits, lodges and villas all incorporated into the Obudu Resort called Cattle Ranch Hotel. The Cattle Ranch Hotel has 70 suits from a standard double to the huge governor’s lodge and the presidential retreat area. There are several housing type to choose from, ranging from the villas to the huts. The air-conditioned rooms are spacious and fitted with comfortable beds.

Attractions Obudu Mountain Resort hosts a waterfall, Becheve nature reserve (canopy walk), honey and yoghurt factories and the ancient Anape village – it is just an embodiment of nature!

The cable-car is one of the biggest attractions in Obudu Ranch; it conveys passengers from the base to the top of the plateau, which gives visitors a scenic view while bypassing the extremely winding road to the top.

Local and International dishes are available at the ranch. It doesn’t just stop there; you can dine outdoor on the beautiful platform highly raised so you can have a lovely view of the mountains, which is so romantic and fun. You can also choose to eat indoor at the exquisite restaurant, ordering for traditional dishes.

A popular event at the Obudu Mountain is the annual mountain race in November with a cash prize attracting local and international competitors.

A trip to Obudu Mountain is one you are bound to enjoy; either you are going there with family, friends, a loved one or for business – it is advisable not to go alone, the more the merrier!

Obudu Cattle Ranch is about 30 minutes drive from Obudu town and is about a 332 km drive from Calabar, the Cross River State capital.