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Obudu
Spend 2 days in Obudu to see the mountain resort, cable car and nature reserve; one night at the resort hotel.
Obudu is a high‑altitude resort town in Cross River State, best visited in the cool season. The main attraction is the Obudu Cattle Ranch with cable car, canopy walk and nearby Becheve Nature Reserve. A two‑day stay lets you explore the resort, hike to the Holy Mountain viewpoint and enjoy local food and drinks.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NGN
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season, road closures possible)
- Airport
- CBN
- Nights
- 2
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Obudu112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Obudu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN, ₦).Nigeria-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckMTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile; SIM registration needs a passport and NIN-style biometric capture — foreigners register at company offices (check).Nigeria-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap.Nigeria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if service is not added.Nigeria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nigeria-wide
- SafetyObudu is generally safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; carry tissue and hand sanitiser.Nigeria-wide
- Emergency numbers112 National emergency · 112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSunday mornings are church time in the south; Friday midday prayers in the north.Nigeria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCBN Calabar International Airport (Fly into Calabar then take a 6‑hour road transfer (bus or hired car) to Obudu.).
- Getting aroundRoad travel is by bus, hired car or motorbike; the resort area is walkable.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CBN Calabar International Airport (Fly into Calabar then take a 6‑hour road transfer (bus or hired car) to Obudu.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Obudu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
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Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Road travel is by bus, hired car or motorbike; the resort area is walkable. Cable car runs when operational; check schedule.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 6 h
Taxi or bus, about 6 h
Too far for a day trip; plan a separate stay.
Door to door: About 1 h
Taxi or bus, about 1 h
Visit Afi Mountain Drill Ranch and the rainforest.
Ikom
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Taxi or bus, about 1.5 h
See the Ikom monoliths and the Cross River.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Obudu Mountain Resort Hotel
Attached to the ranch; offers rooms and cabins. Check availability in advance.
Evergreen Hotel
2‑star hotel in Obudu town, ₦5,000 per night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₦5,000–10,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₦10,000–20,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₦20,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Obudu Cattle Ranch entry (day visitor) | ₦1,000–₦5,000 |
| Taxi from Calabar to Obudu | ₦6,000–₦7,000 |
| Local taxi Obudu town ↔ ranch | ₦1,000–₦2,000 |
| Cable car ride (when running)check | ₦500–₦1,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be steep and may be washed out in heavy rain; allow extra travel time.
- Cable car service is seasonal; verify operation before arrival.
- Nighttime temperatures drop below 10 °C (50 °F); bring warm clothing.Nighttime temperatures drop below 50 °F (10 °C); bring warm clothing.
Emergency numbers
- National emergency
- 112
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- National emergency112
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
US consulate in Lagos; check for nearest Nigerian embassy.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Calabar → Obudu (taxi or hired car): about ₦6,500, 6 h road trip (check)
- Obudu town → Cattle Ranch (taxi): ₦1,200–₦2,000, 30 min
- Cable car (when operating): ₦800–₦1,000 per adult (check)
Say or show
- Ego ole? — How much is the fare?
- Ebe kàǹbàà? — Where is the cable car station?
- Biko, mee taxi ruo n’Obudu Ranch — I need a taxi to the resort
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Obudu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season, road closures possible) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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