Calabar
Nigeria · Cross River StateNG
Capital city of Cross River State, Nigeria
Calabar is the capital city of Cross River State, Nigeria. It was originally named Akwa Akpa, in the Efik language, as the Efik people dominate this area. The city is adjacent to the Calabar and Great Kwa rivers, and the creeks of the Cross River.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 371,022
- Coordinates
- 4.959, 8.327
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Elevation
- 32 m
Overview of Calabar
In Cross River State, Nigeria, Calabar stands out as a large city. The population is roughly 371,022. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect nature, adventure and culture to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Calabar
Nature in Calabar
(18)Looking for nature? Calabar has Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. In all, 18 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Calabar's own activity tags.
Adventure in Calabar
(11)Calabar's adventure entries include Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Calabar's recorded activities. 11 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Culture in Calabar
(10)Calabar's culture entries include Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals, Cemeteries, Churches and Docks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Calabar. Altogether 10 options are tagged here.
Sports in Calabar
(10)Our data lists Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Hunting as sports options here. In all, 10 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Calabar's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Calabar
(9)Calabar records Canoeing, Paddle, Rafting, Sailboats and Scuba Diving under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Calabar. That is 9 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nightlife in Calabar
(6)Calabar records Clubs, Disco, Events, Festival and Music under nightlife. All of it is drawn from Calabar's recorded activities. 6 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Calabar
(4)For wellness, expect Farms, Ranches, Spa and Wellness. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Calabar's own activity tags.
Family in Calabar
(2)Family lovers get Playgrounds and Water Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Calabar is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Calabar
(2)Calabar records Food and Shopping under shopping. All of it is drawn from Calabar's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Calabar
(1)Other activities in Calabar covers Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Calabar's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Calabar
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Calabar is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Africa/Lagos.
Similar destinations
Places near Calabar that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Calabar known for?
- Calabar is mainly a destination for nature, adventure and culture, set in Cross River State, Nigeria with around 371,022 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Calabar?
- You can plan around Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens in Calabar. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Calabar?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Calabar located?
- Administratively, Calabar sits in Cross River State, Nigeria — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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