The Ikogosi Warm Spring is one of the most popular tourist attraction centres in Nigeria. Located in Ekiti State, the Southwestern region of the country, the town itself, Ikogosi is serene and quiet.
It is popular because of the ‘mysterious’ warm spring that attracts hundreds of visitors annually.
In the mystery and story behind the Ikogosi Warm Spring, there is a warm spring flowing side-by-side with a cold one. Everything about the location is a complete gift to mankind and you cannot understand it without looking at the roots.
Like almost every other historic tourist attraction centre, there are stories behind the Ikogosi Warm Springs. These stories have been passed on and believed by generations and one of such myths warm and cold springs were the two wives of a great hunter.
One of the wives was very quiet and the other was said to be very temperamental. A particular day came and the two wives had a fight and were rebuked by their husband. The temperamental wife changed to the warm spring while the quiet one turned to the cold spring.
Review of the Ikogosi Warm Spring
The Ikogosi Warm Spring is a popular choice for people who love and want to experience nature. It is very serene and quiet. The resort has been refurbished also and matches modern standards of hospitality.
Staying in the resort is a bit pricey and you will budget around ₦75,000 per night with a complementary breakfast. You will get to access every feature in the resort but an extra meal will cost you ₦7,500.
The road is also well done and if you don’t come in a private vehicle you can access bikes there to take you to the location. There are photographers around and the location is children-friendly.
Location of the Ikogosi Warm Spring
The Ikogosi Warm Spring is primarily located in Ikogosi, Ekiti State. To get to the place, you go through the capital city, Ado-Ekiti.
From Fajuyi Park in Ado Ekiti, you board a car going to Ikogosi Warm Springs. It’s about an hour’s drive.
Ikogosi Warm Spring Gate Fee
To access the location, you will have to pay a gate fee of ₦500 per person. This is for only the entrance and to stay in the resort or patronise a photographer, you will have to pay again.
Photos of the Ikogosi Warm Spring
The location is very beautiful and natural. Some of the photos from the Ikogosi Warm Spring can be seen below.
Please note that all photos were sourced online and credit belongs to their respective owners.
Conclusion
Depending on the part of Nigeria of the world where you are coming from, you might need to sleep over. Also, ensure the road is safe and avoid areas that have often been associated with negative stories.
The Ikogosi Warm Spring is a beautiful location and I will rate it 9/10 on my choices of tourist locations. If you are planning on going, you can check out tourist groups to work with as it will make it more fun and easy for you to embark on.
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