Genuinely disconnecting from work and enjoying a vacation is vital for entrepreneurs and their businesses.
Though a weekend getaway may seem like a luxury to many people, especially when you consider the financial side of things, it is, however, something that most business owners find hard to do regardless of finance. We mostly feel that taking time off our business would be a loss rather than gain.
For most small business owners, it’s always about their hustle. From January to December, it’s always work, more work, and yet, more work!
Of course, it’s okay to work hard. But it would help if you also take some time out to rest.
And do not deceive yourself, it would be tough to rest when you are still in that same house. It would help if you left – take an off-station vacation.
If you are like me, you probably thought that to have a proper holiday with quality facilities for that well-deserved rest, the lovely scenery, food and perhaps shoppers haven; you could only vacation outside Nigeria, then this article is for you.
We have put together a list of such places in Nigeria, and Yes, you can visit without breaking the bank.
You can travel on a tight budget and still have the most remarkable and fantastic trip ever; be it a weekend getaway, a holiday or plain-old exploration of your environs.
Here’s a list of ten (10) amazing, budget-friendly places to visit for a weekend getaway, family holiday or even a road trip in Nigeria.
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The Brass Beach
This beautiful water body that forms the gentle ocean waves that roll in and crash ashore has its origin from the Atlantic ocean – The Brass Beach leads directly into the Atlantic Ocean.
The Beach, located in Twon, Brass local government area of Bayelsa State Nigeria, is one of the most extensive seashores in the country along the coastline on the Bight of Bonny.
Unlike the other vast beaches in the state where women are not allowed on the shoreline due to traditional beliefs, the Brass Beach is accessible to all genders.
The serenity of this Beach draws not only humans but sea creatures as well; little wonder why locals have found several hibernating sea whales on the shores of this Beach.
The Brass beach is most busy during the Christmas period as the tourist enthusiasts organize several beach parties during the time. However, this Beach, its ambience and properties are highly underrated, hence barely utilized. A Visit will leave any explorer hungry for more.
A Little Expose On The Twon, Brass LGA, Bayelsa
The brass city is the most popular city in Bayelsa, second to the state capital. Brass is a Local Government Area in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Twon-Brass on Brass Island along the coast.
It has a coastline on the Bight of Bonny. Much of the area of the LGA is occupied by the Edumanom National Forest. The brass city is home to a good number of tourist attraction centres in the state.
Tourist attractions in Brass city include beautiful Atlantic Ocean beaches, the graves of British soldiers who died in the Nembe-British fighting of 1895, Mungo Park Residence, Akassa Slave Transit Camp and Tunnel, Akassa Wildlife Forest as well as the old consulate buildings.
Hotels in Brass: Do not fret over where to put your head to sleep after a lovely tour of Brass; she boasts of lovely hotels at affordable rates. A quick Google search might help you make a choice.
Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort
Ikogosi is a warm and cold water spring resort situated in Ekiti state. The ambience is splendid, and the most exciting aspect of visiting this resort is the fact that you get to see the confluence where both warm and cold water gushes out of the same rock.
The main tourist attraction asides the waterfall and the warm spring water swimming pool is the confluence of cold and warm water springs.
Yankari Games Reserve
Yankari Games Reserve is the most popular wildlife park in Nigeria. This serene atmosphere is located in Bauchi, Northern hemisphere of Nigeria.
This Oasis contains the largest surviving elephant herd in Nigeria and is home to many critically endangered animal species in Africa. You will find countless animals in this reserve; animals you usually see only in movies. Such animals include gazelles, wild ox, hippopotamus, crocodiles, primates and even lions and tigers.
There is also a man-made spring to take a warm dip after your safari experience. This experience is bound to fill an adventure lover with reverent awe for all of natures’ candid gifts.
Gurara Falls
The Gurara falls is located in Niger state. It is very close to Abuja (the FCT), hence it is one of the easiest waterfalls to access in the country.
It is a charming beauty to behold, with the sound of waters roaring thunderously through cliffs. It is however advised that one visits during the end of the rainy season when the waters are clear and still.
The requirement to gain entrance into the premises is one thousand Naira. However, more will be required if you need a tour guide or a boat ride through the lake beneath the waterfall.
Kajuru Castle
“It’s breathtaking, and I could not believe that such beauty exists in Nigeria. I am glad that I did not agree to travel abroad and I will visit the castle again for a holiday with friends! It’s an ideal setting with beautiful views and landscapes. They have a swimming pool, rooms and food cooked on request. Even our photographer was thankful for the fact that we invited him here. All the staff was polite and friendly, and we were sad to leave. Our photos and rest were wonderful!” Read more: Legit.ng
Need I write more? Those beautiful words by Francis Bolaji epitomizes it all.
IBENO BEACH
This Beach is along the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean and is therefore characterized by an endless shoreline. It is located in Akwa- Ibom state of Nigeria.
The Beach is popularly known as one of the longest sand seashores in Africa. Its ambience is one of serenity and splendour. It costs absolutely nothing to gain entrance into this Beach.
Kwa Falls
Kwa falls is the most notable waterfall in the South-South region of Nigeria. It is situated in Calabar, Cross River state and it is just about an hour thirty minute’s drive from the capital city of Calabar.
Her lush greenery is a beautiful gift of nature with about 250 steps constructed to give easier access to the water bedding below the waterfalls. If you love or have fantasized rock climbing, then this is one of the most notable places to visit.
Entrance to the resort cost five hundred Naira and as usual, with a little more, you can get a local as a tour guide.
