Obudu Mountain Resort, Mountain resort in Cross River State, Nigeria
The resort extends across the Obudu Plateau at an altitude of 1600 meters, offering tennis courts, a natural swimming pool, and a golf course.
Scottish rancher M. McCaughley established the resort in 1951 after exploring the mountain ranges and collaborating with Hugh Jones and Dr. Crawfeild.
The entrance features a sculpted cow head monument, reflecting the original name Obudu Cattle Ranch and the agricultural heritage of the region.
Visitors can access the resort through a 332-kilometer drive from Calabar or take a 30-minute drive from Obudu town in the Obanliku area.
The resort contains the Becheve Nature Reserve, which houses numerous plant species and provides a habitat for rare birds of the Sankwala Mountains.
Inception: 1951
Elevation above the sea: 1,600 m
GPS coordinates: 6.38667,9.37389
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:38
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