Amazing #tourist sites, #parks, Hotels and restaurants in Benin city and environs

Benin city located at the heart of Edo state is a great place for tourist as it is rich in culture, parks, diversity, and beauty. The rich heritage of Benin cannot be complete without the talking about the king's palace located at. Tourist and visitors troop to the palace yearly to view the rich culture of Benin kingdom. The king is a monarch held in high regard and well respected among his people and clad in beautiful regalia and coral beads as well as the Ada and Eben (the symbol of royalty).

There a lot of recreational site and parks in Benin city for tourism.
Ogba zoological gardens:

Ogba zoological gardens is located in a forest reserve area near Ogba village about six kilometers from Benin City. It exhibits trees for their scientific and educational interest and value. Ogba zoological gardens has an appreciable stock of local and foreign species of wildlife. Over the years the gardens has served as a functional recreational park with very strong educational impact.There are interesting animals in the Zoo such as Majestic Lions, Chimpanzees, Giant Tortoises, Rock Python, Pea fowls, etc. with extensive landscaped grounds, picnic areas, children's playground with diverse new equipment and pristine forest trails, river beach, etc; all good for relaxing, social events and learning about the environment as well as its conservation.
Okada Wonderland:
Okada Wonderland, located in Edo State has all the features of the Disney World in Florida, USA.Though, it may not have the leisure facilities of Disney but it has its unique flavour that will satisfy a fun seeker. The resort is full of wonderful and fun-filled attractions that cover a large stretch of virgin land, farms and bush. It is lavishly landscaped to produce exquisite environment. The beauty of the land is enhanced by artworks spiced all over the place.It has a museum called a Garden of Fame and Heroes. The museum conveys the mood of sadness and homesickness as it is stocked with bronze statues of our heroes.The resort has a six-court tennis complex with assorted restaurants for foods and facilities for kids.
The Wonderland Hotel, a run down affair built of mud and cement, the major attractions seemed to be loud music and girls dressed in beach wears.You can wander into the thick and dark forest for hunting adventure.
Ramat Park:
Ramat Park is a circular park located at the intersection of Benin/Auchi and Benin/Agbor roads with a life-like bronze bust of the late head of State on a pedestal.Here is a well-maintained flora and park-seat for leisure seekers. The park opens from 7.30am to 8.00p.m daily.
Okomu National Park:
The forest has a unique assemblage of animal spices about 3000 monkeys this include endangered white-throated monkeys seen as the cleverest and closest to man, a rich variety of birds and wildlife. It has great potentials for sport fishing, boat ride, botanical studies and so on.
Sokponba Holiday Resort:

This resort is a colonial settlement comprising of many bedrooms situated in sokponba forest reserve where games, & botanical resources gives the visitor some respite from the bustle of city.
Lampese Crocodile Lake:

Lampese Crocodile Lake is situated in Akoko Edo Local Government of Edo state.It is an ideal place for fishing, safaris and many more. A tranquil savannah vegetation complete with a beautiful sandy cove overlooked by a pleasant and sheltered. The bars and restaurants of Lampese are really of tropical nature they service several types of fresh fish, local fruits and traditional cuisine of Edo people with beer,wine,gin,soft drinks both local and imported.
Ososo tourist centre:
It is located atop the rocky area of Ososo in Akoko-Edo local government,Edo state. It presents a beautiful scenery for nature lovers and rock climbers. The tourist centre has architectorial colonial rest house.It has a VIP lodge four chalets and a main lounge consisting of a kitchen, restaurant and bar.
Amahor Waterside:
Amahor Waterside is located in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo state on the banks of the River Niger.The local food, the view,& entertainment are all part of the overall experience alongside water sports,parks,and the most amazing sunsets.
Udo Tourist Centre:
The centre is located at the Udo forest Reserve in Udo Village,Igueben.It has a wildlife park which includes some exotic animals. It is a good site of tourism and relaxation.
Somorica Hills:
Somorika hills are a part of the rolling landscape of the Kukuruku range. The beauty of the scenery is the huge, hanging rocks that rest on one another in Edo state. This view is beautiful and perfect sight seeing area.
Sand Beaches of Agenebode
White Sand Beach of Agenebode is Situated in Etsako East Local Government, north of Edo State. The hilly nature of the terrain makes the weather cool most of the year. The White Sand Beaches makes you enjoy all the advantages for a memorable stay. It has splendid amenities tinged with the traditional Afemai hospitality. The hotel amenities and services makes you comfortable and at home. It is a perfect haven for tourist.
Edegbake and Oghodoghodo Caves
Edegbake and Oghodoghodo caves are two prehistoric caves that are believed to be the ancient homes of early man. These caves are located near Fugar. The smaller cave, Edegbake, can hold about 50 people and has a small quiet stream running through it. Oghodoghodo can hold up to 200 people.Other caves to explore are The Ede and Anagwu caves located in Igobo.