Top Tourism Destinations in Imo State

Imo State is one of the most prosperous and liveliest states of the eastern part of Nigeria and attracts millions of travelers. Imo is strategically situated in the heart of the south east.

The state is one of the most preferred tourist destinations in Nigeria. Its tourist attractions are many and varied including the Imo Wonderlake Resort Oguta, the second largest fresh water in Nigeria, no brine, no smarting in the eyes and no harmful creatures with all surrounded with ever-green environs of poetic beauty.

Other places of interest include the source of Urashi River, a spring with a mysterious source from a ropelike feather stretching from a mountainous substance; the Amadioha shrine, a mysterious shrine and many more mysterious destinations.

Imo tourist attractions include a number of natural springs located in and around Imo. Ekwe and Ebenator springs located in Isu LGA are some of the notable spring sites. About 30years ago, the people of Ekwe community constructed a big slab at the Ishiyi with pipes to draw their drinking water. The evidence collected from here throws more lights on past and ancient culture. Others include the Iyi Ogidi Spring, Iyi Mgbede spring, the Edemili Lake and the Blue Obana Lake.

Imo state provides plenty of places of interest and shopping opportunities. The State has over 5 million palm trees and serves as one of the most preferred Nigeria's tourist attractions. The Sam Mbakwe International airport is in the center of the south east providing exceptional facilities to the travelling public. There are also many athletic facilities equipped with modern fitting and fixtures providing world class service.

On the entertainment front, Imo offers most exciting opportunities. The State Museum which is located in owerri showcases various exhibits of Imo's traditional system.

Another interesting destination is the Nekede Zoo, a biological garden complex located at old Nekede in Owerri. It is under the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The Zoo has stocks of different animals ranging from Lions, Pythons, Monkey, Ostrich, Crocodile, Cattle Egret, Guerrilla, and different birds.

The Top 10 Tourist Destinations in Imo State:

1. Imo Wonderlake Resort and Conference Center, Oguta
2. Abadaba Lake
3. The Source of Urashi River
4. The Amadioha Shrine
5. The Ancestral Home of King Jaja of Opobo
6. The Blue Obana Lake
7. Ekwe and Ebenator Spring
8. Iyi Ogidi Spring
9. Iyi Mgbede Spring
10. The Nekede Zoo & Gardens

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