Ekiti
Cultural Tourism

Ekiti Cultural Tourism 2024 is aimed to promote the culture, fashion, value of tourism , beautifying the traditional lifestyle of Ekiti Indigenes.

NOVEMBER 18-23, 2024

Ekiti Cultural Tourism 2024

Ekiti Cultural Tourism 2024 is aimed to promote the culture, fashion, value of tourism , beautifying the traditional lifestyle of Ekiti Indigenes

Ekiti Cultural Tourism 2024
NOVEMBER 18-23, 2024

Arinta Water Falls

This Dam is constructed on Ose River at Egbe Ekiti in Ekiti East Local Government. The dam supplies the whole Local Government with regular pipe-borne water. Both fishing and irrigation systems of farming are practise by the villagers. People go to Egbe Ekiti from all over the state to purchase fresh and smoked fish for their local consumption. Both dams and lakes are good resort centres for tourists coming to Ekiti on a visit..

NOVEMBER 18-23, 2024

Ikogosi Warm Spring

The meeting point of warm and cold spring, The Haven of tourists in Nigeria. Ekiti State is richly endowed with tourism potentials. Tourists to the state would be irresistibly charmed with the beauties of Ikogosi where warm and cold water oozing from different sources flowing separately to join in a pool but each retaining its thermal identity. Geographical Location Ikogosi Ekiti, where the warm spring is located is in Ekiti West Local government of Ekiti State of Nigeria. It is situated in a valley and from the surrounding hills rises the warm spring.

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HISTORY

Ekiti State, located in southwestern Nigeria, is a culturally rich and historically significant region with numerous tourism attractions. Here are some of the notable tourism areas in Ekiti State and their locations:

  1. Ikogosi Warm Springs - Located in Ikogosi-Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Area. A natural warm spring with therapeutic properties.

  2. Erin Ijesha Waterfalls (Olumirin Waterfalls) - Located in Erin Ijesha, Osun State, but accessible through Ekiti State via the Ekiti-Osun border . A seven-step waterfall with natural swimming pools.

  3. Olosunta Sacred Hill - Located in Erinjiyan-Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Area. A historic hill with ancient shrines and artifacts.

  4. Ekiti Museum - Located in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. Showcases the cultural heritage and history of Ekiti people.

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Fajuyi Park - Located in Ado-Ekiti. A park honoring the late General Adeyinka Fajuyi, a hero of the Nigerian Civil War.

Ekiti State Cultural Centre - Located in Ado-Ekiti. Promotes the arts, culture, and traditions of Ekiti people.

Okemesi National Museum - Located in Okemesi-Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Area. Preserves the history and artifacts of the region.

Oke Imole Hill - Located in Ado-Ekiti. Offers a panoramic view of the city and surrounding landscape.

Arinta Waterfalls - Located in Erimope-Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Area. A natural waterfall with recreational potential.

Iworoko Tourist Centre - Located in Iworoko-Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area. Features a museum, gardens, and recreational facilities.