The Cattle Ranch on the rolling hills of the Obudu mountain range is the perfect place for a serene holiday experience. It is located in the north east corner of Cross River State in Nigeria close to the border with the Cameroon, at an altitude of 1,524 metres with cool temperate climate.
The Obudu Mountain Resort is located on the ranch. Enjoy an active day at the resort where you can take a ride through the skies in a cable car, swim in the Olympic size swimming pool at 'bottom hill' or at the 'grotto' a natural pool, go horse-back riding, bird watching (a variety of unusual species of birds) and hiking in the Becheve Nature Park, participate in a game of tennis or join one of the planned guest activities. In the evening, watch the sun set during an open-air activity. Your tour will include a visit to the site of the Ikom monolith (900 AD.) and a tour of the historic city of Calabar.
Level:
Though hot and dusty at times, the rewards of such a tour are substantial. Tourist infrastructure is unpredictable in these places, Venture Travel try our best to give the best accommodation, but travellers should understand we are in Africa, therefore be flexible to accept the odd delay or change of plan, then the tour can be a fantastic experience.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Our rates normally has the below items as included and excluded from the program rates. Each and every program has its own distinct included & excluded items.
Generally included items:
Arrival and departure airport transfers as per itinerary
All other transfers as per itinerary
All domestic flights as per the itinerary where necessary
02 bottles of 500ml of water per person per day
Bed and Breakfast accommodation in hotels
Full Board accommodation in the Hotels / Lodges / Camps whilst on game park tour
Transportation on tour in 08-seater minibus (with 06 window seats), fitted with 02 way high frequency radio communicating system.
English-speaking driver/guide (non exclusive use of vehicle; window seat guaranteed)
For all our tours we use 4x4 land cruisers They are also fitted with 2 way high frequency radio communicating system.
Park entrance fees for the game reserves and National parks.
Not included:
International flights
Visas
All other items not in the itineraries.
Airport taxes
Personal expenses like drinks, tips, laundry etc.
Personal insurance and baggage insurance
In the eventuality of a medical emergency, where possible Venture Travel will assist to be taken to a good hospital. Hospital bills are born by the patient, however in the event that client can not meet the hospital bills Venture Travel will contribute £500.00 which is payable by client on their return to the United Kingdom.