Anambra State
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Anambra State is located in the southeastern region of the country. It has over 11 million residents. Formed in 1976 from the former East Central State, the state is named after Omambala River, a river that runs through the state. Anambra State has over 60% of its people living in urban areas. It is one of the most urbanized states in Nigeria.
What to Experience in Anambra State
Taste of Anambra State...
Anambra has diverse delicacies, ranging from the spicey Chinese white soups to hamburgers, sharwarmas and Onugbu soup, a famous dish from the state.
Climate
Anambra state has tropical wet and dry seasons with yearly average temperature of 29 °C (84 °F), slightly below the average of Nigeria as whole. Travellers can get into Anambra State from anywhere in Nigeria. There are many cars and luxurious buses loading daily from all the major motor parks in States of Nigeria to Anambra. Chinua Achebe International Airport is the local airport in the center of Anambra State, 20 knorth of Umunya. From this airport one can take an airport taxi to any town in Anambra State and beyond. Asaba Cargo Airport in Asaba in Delta State, a neighbouring state. From this airport, one can get an airport taxi that can take one to any part of Anambra State although the price is higher. From anywhere in Nigeria, there are direct luxury buses and cars from reputable motor companies that ply the Anambra State route on daily bases. Some of the motor company include GỤỌ Motors, God is Good Motors, Chisco Motors, The Young, Libra Motors, and Okeyson Motors.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsTravellers can get into Anambra State from anywhere in Nigeria. There are many cars and luxurious buses loading daily from all the major motor parks in States of Nigeria to Anambra. Chinua Achebe International Airport is the local airport in the center of Anambra State, 20 knorth of Umunya. From this airport one can take an airport taxi to any town in Anambra State and beyond. Asaba Cargo Airport in Asaba in Delta State, a neighbouring state. From this airport, one can get an airport taxi that can take one to any part of Anambra State although the price is higher. From anywhere in Nigeria, there are direct luxury buses and cars from reputable motor companies that ply the Anambra State route on daily bases. Some of the motor company include GỤỌ Motors, God is Good Motors, Chisco Motors, The Young, Libra Motors, and Okeyson Motors....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Ways to get around in Anambra State include by trekking, public bus, private car, commercial motorcycle popularly called Okada, Commercial tricycle popularly called Keke. Commercial buses, tricycle and motorcycle can be found in outskirts of towns. From Awka, one can get a minibus to any town in Anambra State. Anambra State is peaceful and conducive for trekking especially in early dry season which starts in October. Ogbunike Caves, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, is one of the most visited tourist sites in Anambra State. It is classified as a Sandstone cave (Lateritic sandstones of Campanian-Miocene age). The Owerre Ezukala caves and waterfalls are great tourist attractions. Largely unexplored, the caves are said to be the largest in West Africa. The Igbo Ukwu museum is known for its astonishing metal crafts; it continues to attract tourists to see its bronze artifacts. They have been dated to the 9th century, and are of high value and historic relevance.