And Their Spiritual Effect” The number “4” in Igbo culture denotes harmony, completeness, a perfect circle, same reason Orji (kolanut) that has been divided naturally into four (4) is perfect especially for prayers to your ancestors. The igbo market days holds a deep symbolic meaning, primarily through the four cardinal market days— Eke, Orie, Afor, and Nkwo —which represent the four essential elements of life: sun (fire), water, earth, and air, respectively. The Igbo Traditional Calendar Unlike the seven-day Gregorian calendar used worldwide, the Igbo calendar is built around a four-day week . Each week begins again after Nkwo, repeating the cycle of Eke → Orie → Afo → Nkwo . These days are not random labels but a sacred order that links people to their land, ancestors, and the spiritual world. Markets across Igboland are named after these days, and communities often identify themselves by which market day is most important to them. Dear Addicts Here – a PDF...
If you live in Lagos you would know that as much as this city can be all hustle with its traffic and loud noise, it is also a fun place to be... especially when you take your time to unwind.
On this faithful day, a friend suggested we visit this location (Lekki conservation centre) especially since I took a liking in tourism and blogging about events to heart.
To think that there is such a place in Lagos where one can experience nature was plausible at first, but like one of my travel quote says "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes."
The nature park holds a record of having the longest canopy walkway in Africa and its the second longest in the world. I have had experience with another canopy walkway at OBUDU but nothing compares to this.
The whole forest is about 78 Hectares of land, no lions or tigers so you are safe and don't need to be scared of that. The length of the walkway is 401 meters and 22.5 meters above the ground, there are 3 different stages on the canopy walkway because where is the fun if you can't keep going higher than the previous stage.
Kindly watch my video for more information on how to make your journey an easy one Click here
Here are few TIPS to follow if you wish to visit:
- Book online before visiting the location this enables you enter faster than waiting at the gate.
- To book use the link www.ncfnigeria.org
- Enter and pay 1,000 naira if you are using just the canopy walkway. If you would like to use the family park, total fee would be 2,000 naira.
- Wait patiently for your guide so as not to get lost. It is really a big space.
- Hold your phone firmly while taking pictures because of monkeys lol.
- No touching or feeding the animals
- Use both hands to hold the cable
I hope this little write-up and the video of my visit would help you navigate better and get the best out of the tour. Also comment below if you have visited this location and how your experience was 😁 I would love to hear from you.
Until next time, Stay safe ✌
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