Tinapa ResortOron MuseumCross River National Park - Oban DivisionWildlife Conservation Society (WCS) NigeriaSlave History MuseumThe Apostolic Church
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Akankpa

Akankpa is a town in Nigeria of about 7,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 258 places to visit: 228 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Tinapa Resort, Oron Museum and Cross River National Park - Oban Division.

5.1264° N, 8.1898° EPop. 7,000

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Within 30 km83 places
Within 50 km258
Must-see3
Notable29
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Tinapa Resort, park near Akankpa
Must-see

Tinapa Resort

Park · 21 km · Cross River State

Oron Museum, church near Akankpa
Must-see

Oron Museum

Church · 42 km · Cross River State

Cross River National Park - Oban Division, national park near Akankpa
Must-see

Cross River National Park - Oban Division

National park · 57 km · Cross River State

Places near Akankpa by type

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One day from Akankpa

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:00 pm

100 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Akankpa
  2. Tinapa Resortpark · 45 min
  3. Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Nigerianature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Slave History Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Oron Museumchurch · 30 min
  6. Moor Islandisland · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Akankpa
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Akankpa?

Tinapa Resort (park, about 21 km), Obong of Calabar Palace (palace, about 19 km), Oron Museum (church, about 42 km), Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Nigeria (nature spot, about 28 km), The Tumuli and Baobab Tree Known As Durbi-Takusheyi (heritage site, about 28 km), The Old Consulate, Calabar (heritage site, about 28 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Akankpa?

258 places on Spotwander: 228 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 4 temples.

Which is the nearest church to Akankpa?

C.o.c Ikot Effiong Otop, about 21 km by road; Saint Joseph the Walker Catholic Church (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Akankpa?

Dunlop, about 35 km by road; Obung (43 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Akankpa?

Start in Akankpa, visit Tinapa Resort, then Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Nigeria, then Slave History Museum, then Oron Museum, then Moor Island, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.