The Agbokim Falls In Cross Rivers The Agbokim Waterfalls is situated about 17 kilometers from Ikom and 315 kilometres from Calabar in the Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State. It is quite near the Nigerian-Cameroon border.
Its nearness to neighboring Cameroon avails travelers and tourists a unique opportunity for cross-border experience.
The waterfall is made up of seven streams which cascades over steep cliff, providing a seven faced falls. It is actually sits on the Cross River and descends in terraces, through the tropical rainforest. The rainforest in itself is scenic as it looks lush and green. The fall is also surrounded by steep hills and valleys which are enclosed in a rainbow-like atmosphere.
A visit to this fall assures you of an amazing opportunity to witness the richness and natural wonders of Mother Nature at its finest. Also people living in Ikom are just 30 kilometers away; hence it is quite convenient to get to the road.
The waterfall is a very picturesque; it appears as an amazing falling sheet of water and it is very unlikely that you travel through Obudu Cattle Resort without going through the Agbokim Waterfalls. It has been listed as one out of the 7 wonders of Nigeria project and it is highly recommended for picnics plus it offers the very best when it comes to places to visit for tourists.
Recognizing the tourism potentials of this beauty, the governor of Cross-River, Senator Lyle Imoke during the 2011 Calabar Carnival while addressing journalist hinted that his government is currently working on a project aptly tagged “Visitors Ready”.
What this means literarily is that the government is upgrading all the tourism sites in the state including Agbokim falls and all the sites would be ready to accommodate visitors throughout the year. Visitors would be able to unwind and relax in the state during holidays and retreats.
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