Description
The vibrant and sacred Osun-Osogbo Festival 🌊, experience a centuries-old celebration honoring the river goddess Osun in Osogbo, Nigeria. Immerse yourself in colorful rituals, traditional music 🥁, drumming, and cultural performances, while exploring the serene Osun Sacred Grove. This festival offers a unique blend of spirituality, history, and Yoruba heritage, making it a must-visit cultural event in West Africa.
📍 Location: Osogbo
🗓️ Takes place: August of every year
TOUR PLAN
Day 1: Arrival – Pick up from the airport and drop off at the hotel for overnight. Class suites or similar. Day 2: Leave for Idanre Hills. Quick tour of the town then climb the ancient village of Idanre. Overnight in Idanre. Day 3: Early morning drive to Ife, visit the Ooni’s palace, Ife museum, and Oranmiyan staff. Continue to Oshogbo for overnight at Liams hotel. Day 4: Osun festival day 🎉. Join the procession to the Osun shrine and experience the festival. Visit Susan Wenger House, the mosque, and fetish market. Overnight at Liam hotel Oshogbo. Day 5: Leave Oshogbo to Abeokuta. Tour of Abeokuta visiting Olumo Rock, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, market and cooking experience. Overnight at Celia’s Hotel Abeokuta. Day 6: Leave Abeokuta to Lagos. Lagos city tour: Lekki Conservation Center, Makoko floating village, Nike Art Gallery. Overnight in Lagos Class Suites or similar. Day 7: Pick up / Drop off at the airport for departure.What’s included:
- Guide fee
- Fuel
- Transport in air-conditioned car
- Tolls
Not included:
- Entrance fees
- Accommodation
- Flight ticket
- Visa fee
- Anything not listed above
📝 Note: We assist with letters of invite for visas or help you process visas on arrival.
