tunnels and streams (with bat colony and a waterfall), are regarded as
a natural wonder. Rich in history and tradition, they rank high in the
list of Anambra state's tourist attractions
Ogbunike Caves is located in Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria.
Ogbunike in Oyi local government area is a mere 10km drive from
Onitsha the ever bustling commercial capital of Eastern Nigeria and is
the site of the tourist delight, the Ogbunike caves.
The people of Ugwu Ogba in Ogbunike town fondly call wonder of
creation located in their town. 'Ogba Ogbunike'
Ogbunike town is famous because of its caves - natural geographic
features consisting of a network of sandstone chambers and tunnels,
located on the outskirts of the town behind the undulating Ogba hills.
Cocooned in a valley with tropical rain forest and buffered by 20
hectares of lush vegetation, the caves called 'Ogba Ogbunike' by the
locals, are a wonder of creation, a mere 10km from Onitsha.
The caves sit on two levels, the lower of which leads to an
underground river. With its network of about ten or so tunnels and
formed in sections, each cave has their own story. Local history
records that Ogbunike's ancestors hid from marauding slave traders in
the caves. According to oral tradition, it was also a place, in
ancient times, where people went to declare their innocence of any
crime they were accused of. Those proved guilty never returned alive!
These and many more some of the stories that the tour guides delight
visiting tourists with.
Regarded as a natural wonder and rich in history and tradition, this
network of interconnecting sandstone chambers, tunnels and streams
(with bat colony and a waterfall), have provided great enjoyment and
adventurous entertainment to all its visitors. They rank high in the
list of Anambra state's many tourist attractions.
Visitors are advised to bring a torch and light water proof covering.
Also note the guide for visitors posted at the mouth of the caves:
"Ifite Youth Movement warning; no entry except by permission. Remove
your shoes before entering into the cave. Ladies under period banned.
Receive receipt after payment. Herbalist or spiritual ceremony in the
cave is banned. Deforestation of cave will be prosecuted. Defaulters
will be prosecuted".
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