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Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Visit Calabar And You Would Never Want To Leave..

Coming on Calabar Tours, you can explore the beautiful city of Calabar in Nigeria. The capital city of Cross River state, Calabar is quite a peaceful place. Dotted with a number of places of interest, this city is certainly worth a visit. The Calabar Tours help you to look around the city and visit the various tourist attractions in Calabar.
There are several places for sightseeing in Calabar which you can visit on your Calabar Tours. Some of the famous tourist spots in the city are -

The Duke Town church: One of the oldest churches in Nigeria, the Duke Town church was founded by the Presbyterian Church missionaries. There is a cemetery near the church, from where you can enjoy spectacular views of the city. Inside the cemetery you can witness the tomb of Mary Slessor.
Calabar Museum: This grand museum, housed in the Old Government House, was the erstwhile residence of the colonial governor. Designed and built in Glasgow, the museum has displays focused on the history of Calabar. Several artifacts relating to Palm Oil production are exhibited in this museum.
You will come across a plethora of shopping options on your Calabar Tours. The old town in the city is a remarkable place for shopping. There is a variety of small shops here displaying almost every kind of item. There are two markets in this area - the Watt market and the Marian market. At the bustling Watt market you can avail of items like beautiful wax materials, low-priced jeans, automobile parts, live chickens, etc. The Marian market is the perfect place to buy vegetables. However, you need to bargain about the price of the item you select.
One of the best things to do while on Tours to Calabar is eating and drinking. There are plenty of bars and restaurants in the city where you can enjoy some great food and drinks. If you drop at the Freddies Restaurant, you can gorge upon some delicious Lebanese preparations and sip at some local beers and wines.
Thus, with so many things to do in Calabar, your tour to this city is surely going to be a memorable one.

Places To Spend Your Vacation In Abuja


Your travel to Abuja would be incomplete if you do not go for Abuja Tours. Tours in Abuja are insightful and filled with fun. You can go for culture tours, nature tours or amusement tours. You are sure to enjoy your Abuja Tours.
Culture Tours
To know more about the culture and history of the people of Abuja, you can go on culture tours. These will give you a comprehensive insight into Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria. You can visit:

National Ecumenical Centre .
Eagle Square .
Giri Pottery Centre .
The Velodrome National Mosque .
Ladi Kwali Pottery Centre .
Ushafa Pottery Centre.
IBB Golf Centre .

Nature tours
If you are a lover of nature and are looking for peace and quietude, you can visit the various hills, parks, waterfalls, rivers, dams and gardens. The lush green grass of the parks and gardens, the breathtaking view of the hills, the gurgling flow of the water of the waterfalls, rivers and dams are sure to mesmerize you.

Aso Rock
Aso Rock, an outcrop that is situated in the fringes of Abuja, is also a monolith that extends to 400 meters. Nigerian National Assembly, Nigerian Supreme Court, Nigerian Presidential Complex and a major part of the town extend to the southern tip of this rock.

Zuma Rock
This large monolith is sometimes called "Gateway to Abuja." It is situated in the north of Abuja and in Niger state.
Some of these places that you can visit are:

Gurara River .
Jabi River .
Usuma River .
Usuma Dam .
Gurara Falls .
Strabag Hills .
Abuja Love Garden .
Abuja Zoological Park .
Millennium park .

Amusement tours
If you are looking for a tour which is filled with loads of fun and frolic, you can indulge in the amusement tours. Take your children to the amusement parks, where they can spend the day on the various rides, eat sumptuous snacks and sip at their favorite cold drinks.


Maitama Amusement Park .
Wonderland Amusement Park .
Abuja Amusement Park ....

Tours in Abuja are sure to thrill you. You can learn about the city of Abuja on the culture tours, enjoy a fun-filled amusement tour or spend a peaceful holiday on your nature tours. Touring in Abuja is sure to be memorable.