Essential Tour - Olumo Rock

Essential Tours- 234 Essential takes a train trip to Abeokuta; Olumo Rock, 🪨Ogun State Nigeria

Olumo Rock is a mountain in south-western Nigeria. It is located in the city of Abeokuta, Ogun State, and was normally used as a natural fortress during inter-tribal warfare in the 19th century.

Historically, the rock was a natural fortress for the Egbas during inter-tribal warfare in the 19th century. It provided protection to the Egba people when they needed it, and is now held in high esteem by the members of the clan.

The mountain, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nigeria, sits in the heart of Abeokuta – a name which means “Under the rock” in the Yoruba language. The rock has a height of 137 meters above sea level.

Do you think our co-hosts, @uhgochee and @aot2 made it the top of the rock? Have you visited Olumo Rock? Don't know how to go about it? Listen to episode 151 of 234 Essential podcast; Olumo Rock and get the gist! https://234essential.podlink.to/ep151

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