Cross River

Nigeria · South South

Cross River

Carnival city and mountain resort

Capital: Calabar

Photo: MediaMOF · CC BY-SA 4.0

About Cross River

Calabar's colonial-era waterfront, Africa's biggest street party and the cool highlands of Obudu make Cross River Nigeria's tourism flagship.

Things to do

  • Obudu Mountain Resort
  • Calabar Marina and waterfront
  • Cross River National Park
  • Drill Ranch and canopy walkway, Afi

Experiences

  • Ride the cable car up the Obudu plateau
  • Experience Calabar Carnival each December
  • Walk Afi's forest canopy among drill monkeys

Food & flavour

  • afang, edikang ikong and fresh estuary seafood

Getting there & practical notes

  • Suggested trip: 2–3 days
  • Fly into Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar
  • Obudu is several hours by road from Calabar — plan a night or two
  • Roads to Obudu wind steeply; use an experienced driver

Transport and service details change — always confirm current schedules and travel advice before you travel.

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