Explore Ekiti

From Ikogosi Warm Springs to Arinta Waterfalls — the natural and cultural wonders of our state.

natural-wonder · efon

Efon-Alaaye Hills

Highland range with cool climate, hiking trails, and the cenotaph of Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola at River Oni.

natural-wonder · ekiti-east

Egbe Dam

Reservoir and dam serving eastern Ekiti.

natural · ekiti-west

Erinjiyan Spring

Crystal-clear hill spring close to Ikogosi, popular for picnics and quiet contemplation.

natural-wonder · moba

Ero Dam

Major dam on the Ero River serving northern Ekiti with water supply and scenic vistas.

heritage · ado

Ewi's Palace, Ado-Ekiti

Seat of the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, paramount ruler and custodian of Ado tradition. A centre of the annual Udiroko Festival.

palace · ado

Ewi's Palace, Ado-Ekiti

Seat of the Ewi of Ado and the cultural centre of Ado-Ekiti, hosting the annual Udiroko Festival.

memorial · ado

Fajuyi Memorial Park

Memorial park honouring Lt. Col. Adekunle Fajuyi, first military governor of Western Region, who died on 29 July 1966.

heritage · ado

Fajuyi Memorial Park

Public park honouring the late Lt. Col. Adekunle Fajuyi, first Military Governor of the Western Region.

natural-wonder · ekiti-west

Ikogosi Warm Springs

Famous resort where warm and cold springs flow side by side and meet without mixing — one of West Africa's most unique natural phenomena.

agriculture · moba

Ikun Dairy Farm

Historic state-owned dairy farm being revived as a major agro-industrial asset.

waterfall · ekiti-west

Ipole-Iloro (Arinta) Waterfalls

Seven-tier waterfall cascading through forested hills near Ipole-Iloro. A premier hiking and ecotourism site.

natural · ekiti-west

Ipole-Iloro Waterfalls

Cascading falls tucked into the highlands near Efon, recently developed for hiking and eco-tourism.

heritage · gbonyin

Ire-Ekiti, home of Ogun

The ancestral home of Ogun, the Yoruba god of iron, and venue of the annual Ogun Onire Festival.

heritage · ijero

Lugard Boundary Pillars, Odo-Owa

Colonial-era boundary pillars marking the Lugard administrative line. A protected historic site.

natural-wonder · ado

Okuta Gbokutaleri Rock

Notable rock formation in Ado-Ekiti with traditional significance.

natural-wonder · ikere

Olosunta and Orole Hills

Twin sacred granite hills overlooking Ikere-Ekiti and site of the annual Olosunta Festival.

heritage · ikere

Olosunta Hill

The sacred granite outcrop central to Ikere's identity and the annual Olosunta Festival.

heritage · moba

Oore Monumental Palace, Otun

Palace of the Oore of Otun-Ekiti, paramount ruler of Moba and custodian of Eegun regalia.

natural-wonder · oye

Ugbofinta Rock

Massive granite outcrop with cultural and spiritual significance to the people of Oye-Ekiti.