The Forgotten Mountain Trail
TypeMountain Climbing Expeditions
ThemeExplorer
CityCalabar, Nigeria
Duration1 week
About Your Experience
Shared Experience Join a group of like-minded travellers and share the adventure.
A guided mountain adventure in Obanliku featuring highland trekking, scenic viewpoints, cultural village visits, forest trails, and a cool-climate outdoor experience.
What's Included
Professional Guide
Transportation (e.g. Vehicle, Boat)
Bottled Water and Refreshments
Activity Fees (e.g. Park Permits, Activity Tickets)
Meals (e.g. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Pickup & Drop Off
Accommodation (e.g. Lodge, Campsite)
Equipment Rental (e.g. Binoculars, Snorkeling Gear)
Photography (e.g. Professional Photos)
Insurance Coverage (e.g. Medical, Travel)
What's Excluded
Personal Expenses (e.g. souvenirs, alcoholic beverages)
Additional Meals outside of what's included in the itinerary
Optional Activities or Excursions not specified in the itinerary
Select Number of Travellers and Date
Adult x 1
The Forgotten Mountain Trail
Duration: 1 weekMeet Up Point: Lagos, NigeriaAdult 1 x $2,000$2,000
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Itinerary
Start Point:
Lagos, NigeriaLagos, Nigeria
Early morning departure from Lagos (flight or road convoy depending on package tier)
• Arrival in Cross River State
• Equipment check, food resupply, and final briefing
• Overnight stay (base hotel or guesthouse)
• Focus: transition from urban Nigeria to frontier terrainCalabar, Nigeria
Day 2 – Cross River → Busi Village (Gateway to the Highlands)
• Road journey toward Obanliku LGA
• Arrival at Busi village (last major settlement)
• Meet local guides, porters, and community partners
• Camp setup or homestay
• Cultural orientation and safety briefing
• Focus: community integration & acclimatizationCalabar, Nigeria
Day 3 – Busi → Mountain Ascent & First High-Altitude Camp
• Begin guided hike into Obanliku highlands
• Trek through forest trails, streams, and escarpments
• Rest stops and scenic viewpoints
• Establish first mountain campsite
• Sunset photography and campfire
• Focus: physical challenge & wilderness immersionCalabar, Nigeria
Day 4 – Deep Highlands Trek & Sky Villages Viewpoints
• Early hike to higher elevation routes
• Views of remote “sky villages” perched on mountain ridges
• Exploration of ridgelines and natural lookout points
• Second high-altitude campsite
• Night under the stars
• Focus: isolation, endurance, perspectiveCalabar, Nigeria
Day 5 – Peak Exploration & Descent Preparation
• Optional summit attempt or extended ridge exploration
• Wildlife observation and ecosystem documentation
• Begin gradual descent toward mid-altitude camp
• Final night camping in the wild
• Focus: conservation awareness & storytellingCalabar, Nigeria
Day 6 – Descent to Busi Village
• Complete descent back to Busi
• Recovery, local meals, and rest
• Cultural exchange with villagers
• Closing reflections and documentation
• Overnight stay in village or nearby lodge
• Focus: reconnection & reflectionCalabar, Nigeria
Day 7 – Return: Obanliku → Lagos
• Road transfer back to Calabar/Ikom
• Return flight or convoy to Lagos
• Expedition concludesHighlights
Obudu–Obanliku Mountain Trails and Highland Trekking
Panoramic Views from Obanliku Hills and Ridges
Cool-Climate Nature Walks and Forest Trails
Cultural Visits to Local Mountain Communities
Sunrise and Sunset Photo Stops over the Highlands
Outdoor Camping and Bonfire Experience
Birdlife and Biodiversity Spotting in Pristine Ecosystems
Language(s) Offered
This experience is available in English
Policies
This experience is non-refundable. All sales are final.
Guests arriving more than 30mins minutes late may forfeit their booking without refund.
Participants must meet all safety and health requirements as outlined by the experience provider.
By booking this experience, guests agree to a waiver of liability for any accidents or injuries that may occur during the activity.
Participants may be required to show a valid ID upon arrival.
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