Idanre Hills

Idanre Hills

Idanre Hills
4.5
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Seaside786094
Kaduna, Nigeria21 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Friends
It was a great experience. You drive to idnanre town from akure, about 45 minutes drive. At the base of the hills is the office where you pay 1000 naira and get a guide. Our guide John+234 806 260 6089 was excellent

We ascended the 680 steps to the beginning of the hill and from there we came to the old tourist lodge. The view is heavenly.

Then the trek begins on the plateau to the village and palace. Words cannot describe the peace and nature of the trail

On the whole it's a 2 hour climb and hike
Written 19 January 2023
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Livi_kings
Lagos, Nigeria83 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Friends
Idanre hills is a destination of my heart. I have been there countless times , yet, I never get tired of going back there. It is one of the destinations that puts together, historical, cultural, traditional and physical hiking experience . Imagine a mountain with about 682 steps and five resting points . On the hills of Idanre lies a whole community which used to be the settlement region for the ancient people of Idanre, you’ll find a school which happens to be the first school in Idanre (St Paul’s Pry SCH) , you’ll find a court, you’ll find a palace, you’ll find streams alongside many others. Idanre hills is easy to navigate, and you’ll find hotels that meet your standard around. Then most importantly, it’s a safe community, but visitors are always advised not to stay out late. You can contact me for more information on Idanre hills: 07038517449
Written 21 December 2021
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Visit ondo state
Akure, Nigeria10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Solo
Amazing landscape to experience at least ones in a life time. So rich historical destination in Ondo state Nigeria. Also know for the Popular festival, Ondo hilltop fest.
Written 19 September 2023
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Enoh O
27 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019 • Solo
Idanre Hill is a beautiful hill with 682 steps from the ground. It’s not an easy climb, but it’s totally worth the Journey.
There are about 5 huts on the way up the hill.
But only the first is properly set up and has a bar with music blaring.
After the steps, you basically maneuver your way to the top. A mostly flat bed.
From the top you can see the entire Idanre town.
The tour guide told me Idanre means ‘It is a Miracle’.
I was breathless by the time I reached the third hut and thereafter, got my groove on. There were kids on an excursion too; that’s a regular sight during holidays. There’s a small settlement on the other side of the hill, no longer inhabited but has a story.
You can go with a bottle of water in hand.
The guides are friendly and the place is very safe. I would go there again and again.
Written 13 April 2019
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Oyetola
Lagos, Nigeria453 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Friends
Idanre hills is located in Ondo state.
Listening to the history of this historical beauty from our tour guide made the hike worth it.
The view at the top is magnificent.
Written 16 June 2019
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olalekan i
Los Angeles, CA1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Couples
I enjoyed the sight seeing and hill climbing. The taste of the delicacies served at idanre was yummy. I had issues with their services and hotels cos it was kinda poor. Good place to be anyways
Written 9 December 2018
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chinenye ugwuagu
Lagos State, Nigeria10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • Friends
Good view and great work of nature. Only God formed those hills. The Area only tells story of the ancient times.
Written 8 December 2019
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Liesel81
Munich, Germany640 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
For our visit to Idanre we had slept in akure the night before and made it a day trip . The drive heading up to Idanre already revealed how breathtaking and beautiful the landscape is. There is a tourist center at the base where you purchase your tickets. Tickets were at a 1000 per person and you give whatever you agree with your tourguide as an appreciation for the tour.

With the help of our tour guide Richard we made it up the 682 steps to the peak. When accessing the great steps that lead to the peak you will come across five resting and viewpoints.

On the top you can explore the following the old court at Odeja since 1906, Oshokogbe stone site used for the Apon festival back in the days, Omi Apaara the thunder stream, Igboore primary school from 1896, the tourist charlets from 1954, Omi Arun, Ancient palace and courtyard, Chief Lorin house, Asurin quarters and the wonderful rock.

In total we spent three hours exploring idanre without long breaks so if you wanted long breaks you may need more time
Written 2 December 2019
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Bolaji B
Copenhagen, Denmark25 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Family
On WHO's tentative list? Definitely worth a visit. A hike that starts with 660 stairs. Catch your breath at the stops with breathtaking views over Idanre on your way up. See more of the town from the location where once was a hostel now empty broken buildings. Then move on in to the ancient town, Oke Idanre. This is Nigerian history and heritage so well preserved, that's its amazing its not better exposed and widely known of, even to the people of the towns around it. The old villages, ruins, but still standing, starting with a school from 1896, show life lived by the idanre people in the hills before they moved down to the present town at the foot of the hills in the 1920's. The area is massive, so not all can be visited in a day, but the main places old palace etc. Unfortunately the ticket office buildings and officials is a farce. They charge a high price for guided walks, try to cheat you of the receipt, so they can pocket the money themselves, and the guide still asks for tips when you come down and is dissatisfied with the OK large tip, knowing he doesn't get any of what is collected in the office. office areas falling apart, officials just sleeping around on benches. tried to write on carbon paper with a cardboard inserted so not real copy. A disgrace. Fine that tourists should pay more, but locals ang youngster from Nigeria should pay less, to promote knowledge of the area, and pride in one's heritage. Make school excursions from schools from the state - should be compulsory.
Written 23 October 2018
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Rune m
Delft8 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2018
Nice walk and views. Guide not necesary although they give you some information on the people that used to live in the hills.
Written 7 August 2018
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