An independent review of the Obudu Cattle Ranch.
Holiday at Obudu
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RESORT ADDRESS:
OBUDU MOUNTAIN RESORT Private Mail Bag X 1037, Obanliku, Cross River State, NIGERIATelephone Numbers:
0805 760 5478, 0803 550 6257, 0805 364 8209, 0803 472 9327, 0708 923 1815, 0807 307 3576. Email:obudureservations@gmail.com, obudures@yahoo.com website:www.africansunhotels.comROOMS AND ROOM RATES
A total of 159 rooms are available.All rooms are adequately furnished to suit your needs and contribute to providing guests with a rewarding experience to always remember.Note: Prices last updated December 2008.
| Daily Rate Inclusive | No of Units | TYPE OF ROOMS | Rate(VAT&Serv.Charge)NAIRA | Deposit |
| Standard Double Chalet | 43 | a)Standard Double Bedroom with two 3-quarters beds,TV,En-Suite bathroomrefrigerator and room heater. | N18,500 | N20,000 |
| b)Family Unit consists of 2 Standard Double Rooms with Inter-Leading Door | N29, 500 | N35,000 | ||
| Superior Double Chalet | 11 | Standard Double Bedroom with 3-quarters beds or double bed, TV ,refrigerator, roomheater and en-suite bathroom. | N 21, 500 | N25,000 |
| African Huts | 20 | Room with a Double Bed,en-suiteBathroom,T.V,refrigerator and room heater.Cosy and intimate with the atmosphere of an African Village | N22,500 | N25,000 |
| Club Chalet | 11 | Standard Double Bedroom with 3-quarters beds or double bed, TV ,refrigerator, roomheater and en-suite bathroom and a small lounge. | N23,500 | N25,000 |
| Executive Suite | 8 | Spacious Suite, comprising a Lounge with TV and refrigerator.The bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and a double bed or 2 single beds. | N30,000 | N35,000 |
| Royal Suite | 1 | Two Bedroomed Unit with double beds and en-suite bathrooms.Lounge,Kitchenette and Dining Room with a Fireplace,Room Heater,T.V and refrigerator. | N37,500 | N40,000 |
| Presidential Suite | 1 | Spacious and Luxurious 2-Bedroom Unit,with double beds and each with an en-suite bathroom. Large Dining Room,Kitchenette and Lounge with a Fireplace,T.V,Refrigerator and Room Heater. | N43, 500 | N45,000 |
| Governor's Lodge | 1 | Spacious and Luxurious 2-Bedroom Unit,each with en-suite Bathrooms.Large Dining room,Kitchenette and Lounge with fireplace.Main Bedroom with Double Bed and other room with 2 Single Beds. | N52, 500 | N55,000 |
| Mountain Villas | 20 | 3 En-Suite Bedrooms with Double Beds,Room Heater,TV.Each Villa has a Lounge, Kitchenette,Balcony with Microwave and refrigerator.. | N60,000 | N70,000 |
RESERVATIONS
- To secure your reservation, the required deposit must be paid within 72 hours of making the reservation.
- The Resort does not accept credit cards or cheques
- All accounts are payable in cash on presentation
- The Hotel reserves the right to cancel any reservations not secured by an advance deposit without further communication to the client.
- All rates and tariffs subject to change without prior notice
MEALS:
The presence of 3 restaurants;Anape Restaurant,Steak House,Water Park Restaurant serve to ensure that you enjoy a variety of delicious dishes at the resort. Meals per day are at the following times:- Breakfast 07:00 - 10:00 Price per person: N3,000
- Lunch 12:00 - 15:00 Price per person: N3,000
- Dinner 18:00 - 22:00 Price per person: N3,000
LOUNGE / BAR
This area is open daily. Warm and comfortable with fireplace.ELECTRICITY
The Hotel operates on Generator Power, which operates twice daily at the following times: Morning:06:00 - 10:00 Evening:18:00 - 12:30Extra Generator power on Request N17,500 per hour
Wireless Internet Service is COMPLIMENTARY to In-House Guests (Bar Area Only)
In-House Laundry Service
Security – 24 hours
Please note that travel at all other times will have to be by road from Calabar, as the chartered flight only operates during the festive period. Aerocontractor's flights to the Ranch are usually at the request of the Tourism board.
OTHER COSTS
| ROUTES AND VENUES | HIKING TIME | RATE =N=Per Person |
| 1. Water Fall | 6 Hours | 2,000 |
| 2. Cataract View | 3 Hours | 1,000 |
| 3. Facilities Tour | 1 Hour | 1,000 |
| 4. Grotto | 40 Minutes | 500 |
| 5. Grotto-Group Picnic | Half Day | 1,000 |
| 6. Aero Plane Field Over View | 2 Hours | 400 |
| 7. Monkey Face View | 1 Hour | 300 |
| 8. Holy Mountain | 2 Hours | 400 |
| 9. Intestine Road View Point | 1½Hours | 300 |
| 10.Cameroon Border View Point | 5 Hours | 1,500 |
| 11.Igaga Water Falls | 3 Hours | 1,500 |
| 12.Retest View Point | 5 Hours | 1,500 |
| 13.Mountain and VillageWalk | 1,000 | |
| 14.Bird Watching | 1,500 | |
| 15.Horseback Riding(Round Trip) | 1 Hour | 1,000 |
| 16.Cable Car | 1,500 | |
| 17.Water Park | 1,100 | |
| 18.BECHEVE NATURE RESERVE Entrance fee: | Adults | 200 |
| Children | 40 | |
| 19.CANOPY WALKWAY Entrance fee: | Adults | 200 |
| Children | 40 |
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS:
- Wear shoes that fit, are sturdy and suitable for hiking
- Wear and /or take along the correct clothes to suit the weather conditions
- Take along some sun protection (Sun Block, Hat)
- Take along water and a few sweets.
- Binoculars will be useful for spotting the different bird species
- Request the services of a guide to provide local information and directions.This can be given by the hotel
- Swimming Costume and summer clothes are needed for a visit to the Water Park
WHEN TO BOOK
With a constant stream of tourists and holiday makers,the Christmas period is one of the busiest seasons in the year at the Ranch.To book a holiday or an event for this period,bookings of rooms and conference centers should be made months ahead of scheduled event or holiday.
power
i was really looking forward to this place in support of internal tourism. but my dear i need electricity especially when i want to relax with my family. i think i will have to go some where else.
Great place to getaway
I've been to the ranch and had a swell time. Lets talk about my experience in bits:
Food - I love variety and the ranch didnt dissapoint. A good blend of local and continental delicacies. You have to try the yoghurt. Its simply the best I've had
Fitness - if sitting at the foot of a water fall, bird watching, sight seeing, hiking and mountain climbing (and descending) isnt your kind of thing then you'll be pleased to know that the ranch has a descent gym and a couple of tennis courts (hard courts) Its not US open quality but it'll do
Accommodation - the rooms are ok. Not special in my view.
Security - I didnt have any unplesant experiences. I actually forgot to lock my door on a few occassions
Environment and outdoor activities - you have to experience it yourself. Its simply the most relaxing place to be. Its so serene that you can hear yourself think but also engaging if you prefer a fast pace
Yes there is no electricity and you cant charge your blackberries or watch stock markets crash on bloomberg. I guess that's one of the reasons I chose Obudu in the first place. To get away from it all.
Back to reality and work for me.
I recommend it if you want to get away from it all and/or if you are used to a fast paced life and have trouble slowing down. 2 to 3 nights will do.
RE:Great place to getaway
Hi 'anonymous'. what - in ur assessment'- would be a modest estimate of the bill for the 2-3 nights for a family of 3?
WHAT A SHAME
I AM PLANNING A TRIP TO OGBUDU WITH A FRIEND AS WE R ON VACATION N I THOUGHT TO LOOK UP OGBUDU ON THE NET. IT IS SOOOOO SAD TO READ ALL THE NEGATIVE COMMENTS ABOUT THE RANCH. THEN I NOTICED THAT MOST OR ALL OF THE NEGATIVE COMMENTS R FROM PEOPLE WHO R GENERALLY NOT TOURISTS AND WHO HAVE NEVER BEEN TO OGBUDU. TOURISM ALWAYS COME WITH SOME FORM OF DISCOMFORT BUT AT THE END OF IT, IT IS ALWAYS WORTH THE EXPERIENCE. I URGE YOU FELLOWS, IF YOU CANNONT FIND A POSITIVE OR CONSTRUCTIVE WAY TO AIR YOUR NEGATIVE COMMENTS KINDLY SHUT THE HELL UP.
Re: The Ranch
Wow! So many comments about The Ranch. I must submit that though electricity is essential, it's so funny that those making crazy comments about the electricity situation@The Ranch have never been there while those who have been there sing praises about it. Anyways, I'm a corps member serving@Cross River State&will be visiting the ranch wit my friends this weekend&I have decided that electricity or no electricity, I'm gonna have a fun-filled&fulfilled time@The Ranch! @ease!
Uzo Richard
i've been there too, but...
I read thru all the comments and I must say I'm surprised at some comments nigerians are making. Firstly, I have been to obudu, and though the weather was chilly and there were lots of activities one could engage in, there were times within the no-electricity window that I wanted to kick it back and watch some tv. We in nigeria are well aware of that dull calm, that unwelcome silence, that feeling of excitement seeping away when power is cut. Well, it still feels the same way up there in "little heaven". Even if u want to be up and going throughout the period u'r there, you would like to have the option of sitting in if you'd want to. I suspected back then, and still do now, that a more less-obvious reason for the lack of electricity besides reduction in operating costs, is so that people could get bored or discontent with staying indoors and go out to spend more money on more activities, which brings me to my second point.
If you haven't saved up a lot of money, don't bother going. You might think the time slots they give an activity would be sufficient. Well, you might find yourself paying for more and more time. This could be because u are having fun or just bcos u can't go back to ur room since there is no electricity.
What I loved most about obudu though, was the early mornings. Though freezing cold, the appearance of walking on clouds (through thick fog) was lovely. What I didn't appreciate, apart from the obvious lack of constant electricity and high charges, was the total absence of life except that which u create for yourself. I mean, I know it's meant to be a serene environment, but a little lively music and party never hurt nobody.
All in all, my experience at obudu was ok. But that I will attribute mainly to the company I had and our money.
Its so sad
I mean d much hyped ranch isnt even worth it.wont it be beta fun lovers try ghana out for honeymoon dan obudu?tcheeew
honeymoon at the ranch
We've been hearing wonderful things about Obudu Cattle Ranch but I'm really disappointed about the electricity situation. I'm planning to come to the ranch for my honeymoon and we're planning to have a lot of indoor activities during the day. How are we going to totally enjoy ourselves when there's no electricity?
Please, the Management of the ranch should please do something about the electricity problem.
Rubbish
Keembash:
Having read all the comments, i have to say that it's a massive disappointment that i have to pay $100 for an hour of electricity compounded with the fact that every single activity on the ranch has a price tag attached to it. I think it's absolutely nuts to accept the fact that because there are loads of activities to take part in i can not decide to relax in my room during the day due to the fact that there is no electricity. I don't think that anyone in their right senses would visit a resort as expensive as Obudu knowing that electricity is available for just 10 hours a day. And at night, i love to fall asleep to nice relaxing music, but i guess that can't happen at Obudu. I mean at the end of the day, a couple staying at the ranch for a week and actually enjoying the activities will cost about N350,000 or $2500 but Disneyland staying at Disneys grand Californian hotel and spa for a couple for a week including a visit to mgm studios and a whole lot more and oh yeah 24hrs electricity costs $2,285, so my people what in the world are we talking about. Thats BOLLOCKS!!!
It's unbelievable,so i have
It's unbelievable,so i have to pay for N17,500 per hour for electricity,isn't that a shame.For a place like that electricity is essential(24/7).It so sad.
Honest View.
If you're considering a place to cast away your sorrows and feel relieved from the ups and downs of this world, please save some money and visit Obudu Cattle Ranch (OCR) or Little Heaven (LH). I visited OCR in February, 09 and enjoyed every second of my stay there.
The scheduled electricity supply time frame was sufficient for things I needed done. I was highly pleased with the reception from the time I was transported up the 1750km from ground level to the top of LH till the time I left. My goodness! I felt like I was in heaven and not wanting to believe I was in Nigeria.
Moreover, everybody there was courteous, the entire little heaven was super clean, the customer service was superb, and I particularly love the African hut. The food was fresh, delicious, and fulfilling. My hope is to actually retire in one of the villages surrounding LH if I can build a house there. LH is a very romantic, peaceful, and safe place to enjoy life free of worries for the time it lasts. I recommend this for anybody. Peace, love, and joy always:::))))
My love 4 Obudu!!!
I get completely sick when somebody will want to defend the absence of light at the RANCH on anything best known them.
How can anyone who is in right senses say light is not important in such a place as OBUDU cattle ranch?
I think most of you who have spoken in support of the lack of electricity are in one way or the benefiting from it absence.
It is a shame for such to exist.
An coming to hear that you will be given time to experience electricity, only shows that if not for the backward mentality of NIGERIAN, something can be permanently done to ensure constant supply of light.
All of us writing this comments are in one way other trying to show our patriotism to wards our country, but you can't go supporting what is bad. You and I know it retardants to think such.
As we all know people are expected to visit the ranch from allover the world...only to end the hard day mountain climbing and all that in a long night of darkness siting excuses that there are insect and mosquitoes?????
Common NIGERians, think, think for the betterment of tom, light is essential!!!!! though, will not have any part in determining to visit OBUDU( my home town) this December.
Adie
Taste of Heaven:::)))
If you're considering a place to cast away your sorrows and feel relieved from the ups and downs of this world, please save some money and visit Obudu Cattle Ranch (OCR) or Little Heaven (LH). I visited OCR in February, 09 and enjoyed every second of my stay there.
The scheduled electricity supply time frame was sufficient for things I needed done. I was highly pleased with the reception from the time I was transported up the 1750km from ground level to the top of LH till the time I left. My goodness! I felt like I was in heaven and not wanting to believe I was in Nigeria.
Moreover, everybody there was courteous, the entire little heaven was super clean, the customer service was superb, and I particularly love the African hut. The food was fresh, delicious, and fulfilling. My hope is to actually retire in one of the villages surrounding LH if I can build a house there. LH is a very romantic, peaceful, and safe place to enjoy life free of worries for the time it lasts. I recommend this for anybody. Peace, love, and joy always:::))))
Hotels in obudu
Hi, i'm planning a trip to obudu with my boyfriend and looking at the cost of rooms at the ranch we were thinking of maybe looking for a hotel in obudu town as rooms in the ranch are a bit on the high price. we havent been there before and dont know any one that has and just wondering if anyone knows about hotels in the area............ Any suggestions?
ISSUE OF ELECTRICITY
It's really funny that out of all the comments i read (and i read all of them)the majority of the people complaining about lack of electricity are those who have not gone or are planning to go Obudu.Majority of those that have ACTUALLY gone there have mostly good things to say about the place.The management has been courageous enough (VERY UNUSUAL FOR NIGERIAN BUSINESSES)to give all the important informations concerning staying at their resort but trust the typical Nigerian we always quick to run down, complain and generally try to bring down any good initiative.
I am looking forward to staying at Obudu ranch (i am coming from Canada where i can assure you that there is light 24hrs)because it looks like a wonderful opportunity to relax and enjoy nature at its best.
So for all those that wouldn't come because of lack of electricity, i say thank you cause some of us just want to go and enjoy ourselves instead of listening to your unimportant ramblings..
Why are people content with
Why are people content with substandard things? Is electricity regulated in the Canada where you come from?
Where are you from
I am actually considering visiting the place with my woman. However having to pay $100 per hour for electricity is insane, it is ludicrous and need looking into.
Hello, you have not said any
Hello, you have not said any thing sensible, do you mean lack of constant light is a good thing, are you one of the people that benfit from this situation? think please.
Better to see things the way they are
I believe people should learn to see things before they complain. All the power supply stuff does not put me off at all. I've heard too much bout the place not to visit.Maybe when i do visit and find that i need 24 hours power supply, i will go back to my drawing board and do the little i can. We should not judge a book by it's cover, learn to turn the first, second, third page, then and only then do you have any right to throw the book away or hug it.
I will be and I will let the world know my experience.
stop complaining!!!!!!!! by
can you guys stop complaining about electricity...doesnt it occur to you ignorant people that everyone who is complaining about the electricity issue on this page has not even been to the place. for Gods sake,all the people who have been there said it is wonderful.Try it out first and see if after having so much fun all day you would have enough energy to stay up even past 10 oclock either watching tv or making love or be able to wake up before 7.
Hello
Some people need exposure I guess you are used to not having regular supply of electricity
u r very correct. the weather
u r very correct. the weather is so cold I did not even need electricity to cool me down.There are a lot of fun activities that i often got back to the room in the evening to watch selected movies on my ipod. This is on a moutain top mind u. U need to go there to see what I am talking about.
Means You are Sick in the
My dear, no light no life!!!!!
Proposed vacation
My boyfriend & I (he's British) are planning to spend 1 week at the Ranch when he comes over in June. He actually saw it on the 'Net and asked me about it. I told him I'd heard good reviews and also that it costs a lot.
But after going through the comments on this page, I began to ask myself some questions. I know how much it costs me to travel to the UK (which I do twice a year) and yet I haven't even toured my own country. I travel to Bauchi State every month yet I've never been to Yankari Game Reserve.
Our mentality as Nigerians, has to change. We are not backward people and so should not assume that the reason the Generator runs for certain hours is because we are not used to experiencing continuous power supply.
Someone mentioned that the mountain is not on the grid which is the reason why they have to be on generator, not PHCN. If they have to run it for 24 hrs, then of course, the cost of everything will increase.
I agree with the comment about them stepping up on publicity and arranging packages (which will be cheaper) so that people can come in groups.
Abuja to Bauchi is between 4-5hours and so the drive from Calabar is not a problem for me (though I wish i could get a flight).
I'm really looking forward to spending time at the Ranch and I'm going to make the best of my stay there.
One thing we are known for, is that we complain about everything under the sun- if it's not the power supply, it's the 5hr drive or the cost of the rooms, food etc.
I'm coming back to this page to tell my experience at the Ranch which I know will be good (just because I have made up my mind to enjoy myself and my boyfriend, of course, lol).
Simbo
make i hear word
make i hear word
Simbo what are your thoughts?
First I live in England, my wife is in Nigeria and we constantly vacation abroad all the time, but we have decided to try out Nigeria for this years vacation. I actually suggested Obudu Cattle ranch, and thank God I checked out this website today. Simbo I just want to know your thoughts about the place and what your boyfriend thought of it?
On a general note though, I am unsure why most people on here are up in arms about the electricity issue. Whilst I understand concerns raised about having to pay extra for continued power supply, I can really not comment until I have visited.
I am definitely visiting though and I think My family will plan to also visit Yankari Game reserve at some point, I think its high time we all started supporting Nigerian initiatives.
very Best Ben
Re:Proposed Vacation
Simbo,
how come you're not back with your comments?did you go?did you like the place?
what else?
am a Ghanaian living in Ghana.i just discovered this place on the net,and am having second thoughts because of all the other comments by people..would really love ot come there one day..
could the price please be in dollar equivalents so those of us who have no idea about the naira can know excatly how much we are going to be spending whilst there?
thanks..hope to visit this place very soon, one of these days
Sheena Love Mensah
My First Impression
I have heard about Obudu Ranche for quite sometime now. So I decided to check it online because am planing my next holiday and I actually wanted to have more info on it to be able to know wether to recommend it to my european colleagues(who have always shown interest in visiting Nigeria) or not.
My first impression is that, going by the picture presented online the place is worth a visit. However I have an impression that one may be the only visitor there, which could make such a visit boring. My advice to the management are
1. Step up your marketing and provide more special offers to bring visitor in their thousands on weekly bases all year round. In my opinion the offer package with half the presents night charges, and provide (chartered) Flights from major Cities like Abuja, Lagos, and PH will receive more patronage.
2. Look for international tourist partners to bring in visitors from Europe, Americas, Asia, and South Africa etc.
I wish you success in this endeavour.
EXCEL Consulting Ltd, ademuyad@hotmail.com
My Tots
I am glad I came across this site though its a little late. Then again I am glad I didn't visit this site before I went to the ranch cos wit wat some of y'all are saying I would never have gone there. Been there twice now and every experience there I cherish. Its very beautiful. You don't need electricity when there none cos the way it works you are touring all day will definately sleep b4 midnite and will have power wen u wake. There do leave the electricity on throughout during the peak periods and its totally a pleasurable experience. I have holidayed to a lot of places in my lifetime and my Obudu trip was amongst the best. Its funny to hear so many Nigerians complain especially knowing that they have neva been there wen I was there I saw a lot people from all over the world having a ball
Power can be constant!
There is Sunlight (Solar power).
There is a waterfall! (hydro power)
You are on a hill (wind power)
yet you run diesel generators.
God, please help us trigger our thinking in Nigeria!!!
Remfat
Electricity
Great Great point. Embarraing that we rely on diesel generator
Power can be constant!
You are about the most sensible person here. Some people seem to think it's acceptable not to have electricity just because "it's on a hill"....i"t's cold"...."you will be out most of the time"...etc. You people need extensive re-orientation!! No constant electricity?!! There's no excuse for this total lack of initiative!!!
Besides a resort like this should be generating it's own "GREEN" energy and not contributing to the degradation of the environment with all the diesel burning! That could be a good advertisement point too!!
YEYE PEOPLE!!!
na you biko!!!!
Find word weh pass YEYE call dem for me.
They all have the veil of shamelessness to support the lack of light at the OBUDU RANCH.
Anyone who support that there's no cause for alarm for the lack constant supply electricity at Obudu cattle is BLIND and should ABDICATED.
We may joke about this but it's another huge nail in OUR coffin to remain in darkness( the fact that you have always beaten by rain', does not mean you have lost the right to wearing warm and dry clothes)
ADIE
RE: Power can be constant!
It is indeed amazing that people...and the majority at that...are actually putting forth arguements like "its on a mountain" and "its cold". For crying out loud, what do these have to do with electricity? I totally agree that Obudu should be able to go "GREEN" (or at least have a plan to go GREEN) as far as energy goes. With the current business model, Obudu will never make it to the international tourist scene. It is no wonder that Nigerians are touring other countries during their holidays...these countries have their acts together, SIMPLE!. "It is cold"....give me a break!!
Another thing that caught my attention is the fact that you pay to go EVERYWHERE in this place!!! Are they serious? I'm surprised you don't pay to use the loo...or is there a hidden cost to this? I submit that the only reason they are still afloat is because the average Nigerian makes excuses for mediocrity.
Michael (Oman)
constant electricity
thats what you get with nigerian investor they want to milk the hotel for profit and dont want to pay for mainteanance and upgrades
Extortion!!
Myself and my fiancee are getting married in September, and we were looking to honeymoon at Obudu Ranch for 2 weeks.
Definitely not now! Electricity, in this day and age is a right, not a priviledge that should have to be paid for. Perhaps if the management had factored the cost of constant power into the price, it would be more acceptable. Holding guests to ransom, and telling them they had to pay N17,500 per hour outside the stipulated time is absurd!
Definitely off my weekend retreat list.
Pity
pity that you will put off your trip there cos of Electricity...
thot you said you were going for your honeymoon? what could you possibly need electricity for then? honeymoon is a time for you and your spouse to connect and do fun things together, without distraction from the 'world'. Besides, they told you about their electricity situation... what if they dint and its not like they are forcing you to pay the per hour fee, its on request!!!
better go and enjoy the time of your life with your partner.
haba haba
Bros so because we are going for honey so we shld not have electricity! pls electricity is important and there is no reason why electricity wld fail, come on, wat if one doesn,t feel like going for their activities! there is no reason why there shldnt be electricity constantly!
accesibility
The place looks nice and a visit there would be great....i dont have any qualms about the electricity issue [i think it has become a part of my psyche as a Nigerian Never to Expect Power Always in any place within the borders of our great country]. My major qualms is accessibilty, the flight schedule to the place shouldnt be limited to holiday seasons, there are some of us that would like to bring our families at off peak seasons but its preetty difficult i.e. 5 HOURS DRIVE FROM CALABAR!!! I was planning to visit the place with a family friend that is planning to visit Nigeria from the US in June but the 5 hours drive will simply wear out the kids. Too bad....I am now looking at taking them to Ghana. Pls try and make regular convinient accessibility to the place a top priority same as in Kenya and South Africa
limited electricity???...and food??/
I'm sorry but this was just removed from my list of places to visit in 9ja this summer, hellz nooooo....wth?....to hike and be in a resort in Nigeria, for this price?,...no electricity at certain times?...limited wireless service?...please please please...the game needs some stepping up...and what food are they serving that breakfast is over $20 in Nigeria???...seriously???..and u pay for every single thing too...every attraction has a price...even Disneyland is not this expensive to go to...and this is Nigeria, where goods and services are waaaay cheaper...please people...
My sentiments exactly.
My sentiments exactly.
A Rare Gem!
Our experience at the Obudu ranch was nothing but Fantastic and completely enjoyable. The views from the ranch are amazing and the ride on the cable car is 5 star! It is a peaceful place suited for relaxation.
I am terribly disappointed at some comments about the electricity made by some ignorant people about electricity.
The temperature up in the hills is very cool and pleasant and there is absolutely no need for more electricity supply. We as a nation should try and encourage conservatism and eco-friendliness. The fact that there is limited electricity supply, in my opinion, adds to the overall charm of the place.
The food was great, the staff friendly and the services were superb!! All management can do is market itself more so people can utilise their facilities and be aware of the rare gem called Obudu cattle ranch!! Highly recommended!!
DO YOU NEED ELECTRICITY ONLY FOR COOLING?!
Several people keep saying "the place is cool and so electricity might not be needed"
I'd like to know, wouldn't you need electricity at least for heating up the room at night time when the temperatures go as low as 4 dergrees centigarde during the rainy season?
I intend to visit with my kids this July and the weather is already quite cold at sea level and would be much colder up the mountains. How would room heating be provided?
With all the comments I've seen so far, I"m having second thoughts. Would it be fun?, would we be the only guests? are the rates any less now? what do the hotel rooms look like, could I see more views about the resort?
I need a whole lot more information beyond that provided on this website to take a decision.
Naomi.
i am totally dissapointed
i am totally dissapointed with your comment, u are more ignorant than anyone else,conservatism and eco-friendliness mean we go green with power on solar, wind and water, not a power diesel generator. No serious holiday maker with his hard earn money will come down to obudu based on the current price been offered except corruption individuals who have stolen money.
Re: i am totally disapointed
Thank God you are annonymous 'cause I am disaapointed at your ignorance. Where in the world do you have such a resort as Obudu with power on solar, wind and water solely generated by itself. I know that you came from a remote Nigerian village with independet power plant generated by "I better pass my naighbor" Infact, I am proud that Obudu resort is located in my country with such management that does not deceive people by promising what they can not afford. Please STOP discouraging people that want to discover Nigeria.
Kwudos
Upgrade your thinking
Nobody is discouraging anybody from going to Obudu, all we are saying is that we need to stop celebrating backwardness in Nigeria. Electricity is not a luxury. It is essential. All these comments are being made so that there can be improvements made. Stop being myopic and ignorant.
Power Supply
How can you all be complaining about a lack of constant electricity at the ranch?!? How many of you have uninterrupted power supply in your homes and offices?! The fact is the ranch is not on the grid, hence there is no electricity on top of the mountain in the first place. As a result, the ranch relies exclusively on generator, hence it cannot be on 100% of the time. What is more, the mountain air is so cool there are no air conditioners in any of the rooms, therefore you don't need electricity in the middle of the night and once you get up there, there is SO MUCH to see and do outdoors that there's you'll have no desire to stay indoors and run electricity. The times that the generator is on: 6am-10am and 6pm-12midnight, is more than sufficient to heat water, charge camera and phone batteries and dine. So please fellow Nigerians, stop complaining about what you haven't experienced: the ranch is a fantastic place to be, it competes with some of the best resorts in the world (and I have stayed in many!) and the hotel is clean and well run. So go and try it before you knock it!
Ridiculous!!!
Tourism & Hospitality is about maximum customer satisfaction. I could not believe my eyes when I read about the limited electricity supply on the ranch! It is a complete turn -off to demand money for guests to enjoy uninterrupted power supply. Maybe management should consider investing in alternative means of generating constant electricity. Solar power wont be a bad one putting into consideration the abundance of it in the region! Leaving guests in darkness at a resort in this time & age is absurb. We need to step up our game as a nation.
Solution & Oh Please...
Well, there's only one thing left to do isn't there? Let's scrap the resort altogether. It's such a pain to see these private individuals investing their time and effort to run this resort, setting up the meager power supply that they can, getting Protea, a 5 star hotelier to run the place, world standard cuisine, dedicated and friendly staff, etc. But, oh my God! No electricity??? Someone should be hanged! Afterall, we get 24 hours electricity in our own localities in Nigeria, and we'd lynch the heads of PHCN when they give us less. Right? People, get real, get practical. There's a good thing going in Obudu, a beautiful thing. It's not perfect (neither are the locations we come from and go back to after the wonderful time we have at the resort) Power isn't an exclusive problem of Obudu Cattle Ranch, it's a Nigerian problem. Take up arms against the real culprits if you will (if you've got the liver, not just mouth) and let those who're trying to DO SOMETHING SPECIAL with what little they have, do what they can. There's so many exciting things about Obudu (I can tell you from experience) that the downside of 'infrequent' electricity (not 'no electricity' mind you) is just that: a downside. A minus amongst the numerous pluses that abound (I dare you name another minus) SO please people, let's stop knocking a good thing. To those who talk like it's an unbelievable abberation: PLEASE GIVE ME A BREAK. There're several resorts around the world that pride themselves in not having ANY power at all.
Power Supply sucks so bad. right off, think b4 u waist ur money
This is just a turn off, I kept hearing about the place how good its to be there. But on making our research i found out about the power supply. while will a place like this have limited power supply. it does doesnt make sense. infact i thought about while someone will pay extra for generator to runn only in your room, while others to get it. myself and my friend were planning on coming there for a vacation from abroad, and all i see is no supply. forget obudu. I cant stand it without a constant power. You charge so much for loughing and we dont get light. even big hotels charge about the same amount, but give constant power. change or you gradualy loose the business