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Experience Osogbo Cultural Historical and spiritual values.

Osun State 1 Day

Experience Osogbo Cultural Historical and spiritual values.

Osun State in Nigeria boasts a rich array of tourist attractions, featuring historical sites, natural wonders, and cultural landmarks. Notable spots include the revered Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the breathtaking Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls. The state is also home to the National Museum, Ooni's Palace, and the Oduduwa Shrine and Grove in Ile-Ife, showcasing the region's storied past. Additionally, visitors can marvel at the Queen Moremi Statue and explore the Opa Oranmiyan, immersing themselves in the local culture and history.

  • Day 1: Departure

    IBADAN – ILE-IFE -- OSHOGBO After breakfast depart for Oshogbo. On the way, you will visit Ile Ife known as the cradle of Yoruba civilisation. According to Yoruba people, Ife is where the founding deities Oduduwa and Obatala began the creation of the world, as directed by the paramount deity Olodumare. You will visit Palace of the Ooni of Ife - the spiritual head and highest-ranking King of Yorubaland. Then, on to Ife Museum, statue of Queen Moremi Ajasoro, a prominent female warrior that saved Ife from her enemies and historic Oranmiyan monolith, where you will join “elders of the land” for a drink and ablution to the forefathers and recount lore surrounding the great Oranmiyan warrior-king. Continue to Oshogbo the main city of Osun State located in the farming region where yams, cassava, grain, cotton, and tobacco are grown. On arrival, embark on a tour of this significant town popularly known as the venue for the annual festival along the River Osun. The festival is cantered around the sacred grove of the river goddess Osun, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The dense forest of the Osun Sacred Grove is one of the last remnants of primary high forest in southern Nigeria. Regarded as the abode of the goddess of fertility Osun, one of the pantheons of Yoruba gods, the landscape of the grove and its meandering river is dotted with sanctuaries and shrines, sculptures, and art works in honour of Osun and other deities. The sacred grove is seen as a symbol of identity for all Yoruba people. It testifies to the once widespread practice of establishing sacred groves outside ALL settlements.