Enugu State also known as the Coal City State is located in southeastern part of Nigeria. The name Enugu is derived from the two Igbo words Énú Ụ́gwụ́ meaning “hill top” denoting the city’s hilly geography. Being a city established in pre colonial times, its ambience is a blend of the charms of an an ancient city and convenience of a modern one. Here are some of its greatest sights:
Ugwueme & Udi Hills:
Udi hills is the site of the first coal mine in Enugu, opened in 1915 but later replaced with the Iva Valley Mine in 1917. Under the Udi Hills are the coal mines, and tunnels for tourists to explore. Ugwueme and Udi hills are about one hundred metres above sea level and it’s a very good site for picnics.
Ezeagu Tourist Complex:
The complex is located at the south central part of the State. It is made up of a waterfall, a three kilometer cave, a lake and a natural spring. The complex has a unique beautification due to its natural setting.
Awhum Water Fall & Cave:
The waterfall is as a result of massive outcrop of granite rock with water cascading over the top forming a stream. A section of the fall is warm through the season. The fall is 30 meters high and is located close to Awhum Monastery.
National Museum of Unity:
Established shortly after the civil war, so as to engender unity, the Enugu Museum houses a variety of relics from the Stone Age through to the post-colonial era. Military artefacts from the Biafra War can be seen at the museum.
Ngwo Caves, Waterfall & Pine Forest:
Getting to the Ngwo Cave takes you on a trek amongst the trees of the pristine Ngwo Pine Forest. The waterfall forms a shallow pool at the cave floor before flowing out as a stream into the wild. Apart from the waterfall, there are several caves that are tucked away into the rock, and you can access some of them by climbing while some are easily within reach.
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