Cross River National Park consists of the Boshi Okwango Forest Reserve and the southern Oban Hills Forest Reserve. Located some 3 hour's drive north of Calabar. It is the most bio-diverse ecosystem in Africa and contains several species of wildlife including Chimpanzee, Drill, Red Columbus, Elephant and a small population of lowland Gorilla.
This park contains the last remaining rain forest in Nigeria, which is being preserved with the help of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation. It has a herd of forest elephants, the white-faced monkey (indigenous to Nigeria only), buffalo, leopards and lowland gorillas, besides over a thousand other animal species.
The park has a tropical climate characterized by a rainy season between April and October and a dry season between November and April. The moist green vegetation cover makes the forest an excellent place to see birds and butterflies.
Tour Itinerary
Air transfer Lagos / Calabar / Lagos
2 nights, Protea Hotel Ranch Resort, Obudu
1 night, Kanyang Tourist Village
Game viewing morning & evening
Forest Canopy Walk, Drill ranch
Optional: Gorilla tracking (by special arrangement)
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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.