Osun 2-Day Tour
Highlights
- Swim in the famous Erin Ijesha Waterfalls
- Visit the stunning Osun Sacred Grove
- Explore Oduduwa World Temple
- Experience Osun Sacred Grove, a place teeming with so rich history, culture, and tradition
Overview
By going on this unique 2-day tour, you will visit Osun Sacred Grove, the famous Erin Ijesha Waterfalls, Oduduwa World Temple and Groove, Nike Art Gallery and a tour of the ancient city of Ile-Ife.
The listed centers and activities in this tour are surely interesting places to go for an excursion and to be included in your list of “must visit tourist attraction centers in Nigeria”. Your 2 day adventures begin with a 7am pickup from your Lagos hotel and we embark on a four hours drive to Osun State.
Osun state is one of the states in the South-western part of Nigeria, majorly populated by the Yorubas who are indigenes of the state.
- Day 1 - Erin Ijesha Waterfall- Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
Erin Ijesha Waterfall (Olumirin Waterfalls), Ijebu-Jesa 233118 Nigeria
Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls (also known as Olumirin waterfalls) is a tourist attraction located in Erin-Ijesha, Osun State. The Water fall features seven floors, on top of which the village Abake is located. This is an adventure you will love. You will definitely come with a change of clothes if you wish to swim. Get ready to get wet and soaked. We will help you to take lots of pictures to documents your experience.
The waterfall is said to have medicinal properties and people came from all over to drink from the waterfall to get healed
Duration: 3 hours
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, Igbo Oro Road, Osogbo 230101 Nigeria
Osun Sacred Grove is a place teeming with so rich history, culture, and tradition. It is open and available to anyone who is interested in increasing their knowledge in a fun way. Classified as one of the UNESCO world heritage sites, this sacred forest attracts a large number of tourists as it is definitely worth visiting. It is one of the last remnants of primary high forest in southern Nigeria. Regarded as the abode of the goddess of fertility Osun, one of the pantheon of Yoruba gods, the landscape of the grove and its meandering river is dotted with sanctuaries and shrines, sculptures and art works in honour of Osun and other deities. The sacred grove, which is now seen as a symbol of identity for all Yoruba people, is probably the last in Yoruba culture. It testifies to the once widespread practice of establishing sacred groves outside all settlements.
Duration: 2 hours - Day 2 - Oduduwa Shrine and Grove-Nike Art Centre
Oduduwa Shrine and Grove, Oduduwa Street Ido Area, Ile-Ife Nigeria
Oduduwa World Temple and Groove- The site is notable as the historical point where oduduwa, the legendary progenitor of the Yoruba race in Nigeria landed via a chain to found the ancient city of Ile Ife, as well as his final resting place. A statue of Oduduwa with the chain and staff, his final resting place and a map of Africa naturally carved out on a stone are some of the notable highlights of this historical site.
Oduduwa was the first Ooni (King of Ile-Ife) which is said to be the origin of the Yorubas. The groove and site is a great historical and educational site. A local chief resides at the site and is ever willing to fill visitors with stories about the days of yore.
Duration: 2 hoursNike Art Centre, Ede Road, Osogbo 230101 Nigeria
If you are a lover of art works and culture, then Nike Art centre is a place to visit. The gallery is large, features many indigenous Nigerian artists in all kind of media, paintings, sculptures, fabrics, metal, batik, embroidery, wood, etc. You will also be opportuned to meet some of the artists that are shown in the gallery. It is also a training center for women in all kind of art forms. The gallery also operates a great sculpture garden.
Duration: 3 hours
- Tea, Snacks, Water
- Lunch
- Hotel Accommodation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Erin Ijesha Waterfall (Olumirin Waterfalls)
- Entry/Admission - Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
- Entry/Admission - Oduduwa Shrine and Grove
- Entry/Admission - Nike Art Centre
- Travelers that will be picked at the international airport will pay additional $35 on arrival.