TOURISM AND HOTEL RESERVATION
The management of AFRICAN PRIDE SPORTS PROMOTION welcomes you to Calabar. (THE PEOPLE PARADISE). CALABAR is a center of attraction in tourism industry and it is noted for her hospitality and commercialization, sports, culture and too numerous to mention.
Calabar is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. She hosted “FIFA WORLD YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP” tagged “NIGERIA 99” and also “MISS WORLD 2003”. Every tourist will have the chance to experience exiting and dream fulfilling vacation in Calabar for her numerous attractive sites. Calabar is the finest leisure, business and conference destination. Beautiful landscape acres where one is treated like an angel from above. A heaven of peace and relaxation far from the stresses of everyday life. Fabulous views and everything you need to relax and revitalize yourself. A welcoming ambience, a warm distinctive EFIK STYLE.
Savor the vibrant taste of the “EFIK CUISINE” and sample exquisite flavours from around the globe. A banquet, a celebration business meeting, a major conference. Events that will astound and linger in the memory. An ideal year round climate, exceptional facilities, a golfers paradise with unique style and terrain. Calabar is aptly described as richly endowed with ecological and cultural resources. Blessed with a warm sunny climate, fascinating rivers and evergreen vegetation in the southern part of the state while the northern part experience savannah grassland over shadowed by alluring landform.
There are other interesting natural resources in form of hills, waterfalls, spring pockets of mountainous areas with temperate climate and array of unique and common species of tropical wildlife. Besides, theses natural features, the culture assets of the city are of universal recognition. The richness and diversity of the EFIK CULTURE is a manifestation of the social cultural differences of over 250 measures that have inhabited the land for ages. This coupled with the hospitality of over 20 million people makes Calabar one of the riches endowed potentials tourist destination in the world.
Tinapa is the unique place to make dreams come true. A center of attractions and the most famous tourist center in Africa.
CROSS RIVER NATURAL PARK
Is located in the forest belt of the southeastern part. It has two sectors, the southern Oban division near Calabar and the northern OKWAGWO division near Obudu. It is conceived to protect the last prestige of the rain forest and to promote eco-tourism in Nigeria. It is accessible from Calabar and also is linked through Port –Harcourt route.
The Ultimate tourism potential of Cross River Natural Park lies on the development of RANYANG TOURISM resources of the MBE GORLLA and OBUDU CATTLE RANCH. The park is a home to many localized species of plant, which include gorillas, drill chimpanzees, a guantibo or golden potto forest elephant (saleginella species).
OLD RESIDENCY/NATIOANAL, MUSEUM
The elegant colonial building located on a hilltop overlooking the waterways from the famous LORD LUGARD of Nigeria colonial history presided over the then southern protectorate and administered Nigeria. The significance of the building continues to be sustained as it is now transformed to a national museum. It has custody of highly priced and valued artifacts, relics and pictorials of Nigeria’s slave trade history.
DRILL RANCH
A mini run by NGO with interest in the protection of endangered species stoked with a variety of the world’s rarest monkeys.
ACTIVE AND ADVENTURES
Do you want to discover the countryside? Love being out in the fresh air and sunshine? What could be better than heading off down the back roads and treats in search of natural vegetation and new scenery on a mountain and hills bike in Calabar and surrounding areas? Sure there is an endless variety of things to enjoy and business to exploit.
BAMBO VILLAGE RESORT
One of the most important and newest relaxation centers is the opening of the BAMBO VILLAGE RESORT located in Ikot Oyom, Akpabuyo Local Government area of Cross River State. Ten minutes drive from the Calabar International airport, which has received tremendous feedback from those that have already sampled fun treatments we offered. Indeed it’s the ideal choice both for those seeking a delicate relaxation spot and those simply looking for fun to relax and treat themselves to some pampering during the long or short stay. Guests can relax and take in incomparable view at a large screen to watch sporting, musical activities and native activities like local dance whilst enjoying the ultimate wellness experience.
This stylish and spacious rendezvous has special package created for awareness so that guest can enhance their overall experience. At night the environment comes up with vibrant atmosphere emanating from the excellent selection for sports and music lovers and for all those who enjoy the flexibility of life. Unlike other operators we are happy to provide you with services you need. We provides ourselves in tailor making the whole holiday experience and that include making sure everything is taken care of. We encourage you to take your time and visit us yourself and discover the true nature of life and why more and more discerning clients are experiencing and exceptional BAMBOO VILLAGE RESORT.
You are guaranteed 100% of your ideal relaxation to this unsurpassed destination while energizing the sight of moon light, sound and aromas as our chiefs skillfully prepare authentic dishes in the open kitchen such as “ISHI EWA, CHICKEN, GOAT and FRESH FISH PEPPER soup attach with little rice couple with EKPANG NKUNKWO, ROASTED CHICKEN, FISH, GOAT, PLANTIAN and SAIKA. We also have varieties of step down like our popular top wine, palmy, kaikai or otongto, bear and hot drink in all kind of mineral, water and juice or fruits drink.
MIRAGE HOTEL, PARK VIEW HOTEL ETC.
Here foods lovers are offer a choice of difference restaurants to delight their taste buds as well as exceptional leisue facilities to unwind and spice up their evening.
OBUDU CATTLE RANGE
Is a magical place to spend the perfect holiday concept with its sound expertise in wild animals, natural vegetation, hill mountains and of course world cuisine with breakfast and buffet. Welcome services and delicious meals to make your holiday with a smile.
MR. BIGG’S, FAN, THE DUKE, LICK FINGERS, CHICKEN REPUBLIC AND FOUR SEASON ETC. are warm and friendly fast food joints where people goes to enjoy themselves. They also offer activities to help discover the diversity of local culture.
QUAFALL
Is a unique place to discover the true meaning of nature where memories are kept alive. At Calabar you can leave behind all stresses and hassle of the world to gaze upon fascinating nature that remained unchanged, entertaining guests. With her cultural heritage along with street bars serving drinks and snacks. A very special and romantic moment watching the sun set from Terrance of Calabar River as one sip a glass of drink. What could be more romantic than evening spend at CULTURAL CENTRE and ELEVEN-ELEVEN sounded by the awe inspiring atmosphere of the sound of locomotive under a canopy of glittering silver stars. This is a unique experience that will help to enhance the sweet sensations and it induces the powerful feeling of oneness, warm and pure love.
U. I. ESUENE STADIUM
Is of international standard. The venue for the soccer tournament use for “NIGERIA 99” was approved by world soccer governing body FIFA, “FEDERATION DE INTERNATIONALE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION with capacity of 15,000 and up to date facilities. Tourism in Calabar promises to be a memorable event which shall guarantee guests looking forward to their next visit and worth million spent on it. Surely guests will be treated like kings and queens. Welcome to Calabar THE PEOPLE PARADISE” where hospitality is over heritage and home away from home.
HOTEL RESERVATION
We have series of hotels for your best relaxation and comfort, wine and dine with top security and standby generators in case of light failure couple with swimming pool, gardens and car parks to meet your delight. Just a call or mail will make the difference ranking from 5 stars to 3 stars with good facilities and good offers.
