ABOUT THE VENUE

Obudu Mountain Resort is one of the finest tourist destinations in the world.  Deep in the tropical rain forest of Cross River State, Obudu and the Ranch present an enchanting scenery and breathtaking vistas.

The resort which s located on the Obudu Plateau at an altitude of 1,576 metres above Sea level is equipped with modern facilities like an International Hotel, and airstrip, a Golf Course, nature reserve, Waterpark and is equipped with a Cable Car and a Canopy Walkway (both first in this part of the World).

The Cable Car ride presents a more beautiful view of the ranch, making it a lasting experience for every visitor. It also boasts of a 250 seat ultra modern International Convention Centre, and the Presidential Retreat, Nigeria’s version of Camp David, both of which were commissioned by late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua in October, 2007.

The Obudu Mountain Resort, home to the world acclaimed Obudu Mountain Race, is presently under the Management of African Sun Limited, renowned for managing top International hotels and resorts across Africa.

The resort is about 40 minutes away by air from both Calabar and Abuja.  While the road journey from Calabar is approximately 4-hours 30 minutes.  The road journey from Abuja is about 5-hours.

FAST FACT ABOUT OBUDU MOUNTAIN RESORT

  • Located on an altitude of 1,765m above sea level.
  • With 22 breathtaking U bends.
  • Temperate climate in the tropics with temperatures between 80C and 210C all year round.
  • 4.2km long cable car and a 70m long canopy way suspended above the forest floor.
  • With capacity for 300-500 conference visitors.
  • 180 room hotel accommodation, a 9-hole golf course, spa facilities including Jacuzzi, treatment rooms etc.
  • Utanga Safari lodge (Hotel Annex) to cater for an additional 248 visitors
  • Dairy/Meat processing farm with capacity for 20,000 head of cattle spread over 26 ranges of 40 sq.
  • Cool climate honey farm with potential for producing 500,000 litres per annum.
  • Cable Car with an estimated annual traffic of 13,000 visitors.
  • 5 lane/70 m long slide Water Park with a huge revenue potential.
  • 1.8km airstrip with lounge, control towers and Navigational Aids equipment to support the Resort.