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BEHOLD
Since the colonial era and crowning of King Archibong III by Queen Victoria in 1878; the 16th century port city has been a society holiday destination.
Explore colonial architecture around
Henshaw and Duke Town
including the governor's residence,
Mary Slessor Residence
and the
Calabar Museum
.
If you are a nature enthusiast, spare the time to travel to
Agbokim Waterfalls
surrounded by lush green valleys and near to the
Afi Wildlife Sanctuary
,
Refome Lake
and
Kwa Rapids
.
For wildlife, visit the
Drill Monkey Rehab Center
and
Cercopan Primate Rehabilitation Center
.
SHOPPING
Pick up textiles and handicrafts at
Watt Market
or delve in to a local experience at
Marian Wet Market
.
BON APPETIT
Food from Calabar is renowned. Sublime suya is served up at
Bogobiri corner
. More formal diners can head to
Freddy's
for Lebanese (Freddy's, 90 Aketong Drive,087/232 821).
If you are a fan of bars with kitsch names, have a post-prandial boogie around Nelson Mandela Street at
La Luna
,
Paradise City
and
Tuxedo Junction
.
BED TIME
Recommended hotels include
The Mirage
(Plot 230, Mcc road Calabar. +234 80372 26046) and
Metropolitan Hotel
at Murtala Mohammed Highway (+234 80669 00009).
25km from the airport,
Tinapa Business Resort
offers a host offacilities and activities (+234 87 232 300).
HIP TIP
Every December 26th, Calabar comes alive for the week-long
Carnival
featuring parties, parades and a load of fringe activities (
www.calabarcarnival.org
).
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@JalingoHQ
on twitter.
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