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4 Imran Abdul-Lateef Oriyomi - 4 months ago

A great hiking location. I'd recommend you experience this with the help of a tour guide (you'd get one for an average of #1,000) at the entrance, for their rendition of songs, narration of historic/strategic spots is what makes the journey to the top quite interesting. Enjoy the art galleries just after the entrance, the views from various points while ascending, Abeokuta from a bird's eye. Most importantly? Take along one or two bottles of water and wear super comfy sneakers. Enjoy your time out there!
Gate fee is currently #1,000.

5 Joshua Gabriel Oluwaseyi - a month ago

Great attraction, do not climb if you are scared of heights, or stay extremely close to the tour guide. The rock has some real history behind it including its influence in the name of the states capital "Abeokuta" meaning "under the rock or under rock/stone".

You get a great birds eye view of the quiet thriving city of Abeokuta, lots of stops in between levels, the rock is a lot higher than one would think, at its highest peak, it is over 10 stories talls.

4 Tolulope Medebem - 5 months ago

I would recommend Olumo Rock anyday. Its history and rich history at that. It's always best that you go with a guide.

Visited twice and both times were made exceptional by the guides who choose us because we honestly didn't chose them, they just decided they would do it and that was it! Their wealth of knowledge cannot be bought honestly.

Please visit the gallery, even if it's to just listen to the curator's perspective BUT they actually have nice art and gifts.

The elevator still isn't working though and I honestly wonder why it was put in there.

Anyways, I included some pictures to nudge you to visit. Enjoy!

5 Tari Wills - 6 months ago

Everything about this place is a thrill! It's a cultural and historical heritage to behold and enjoy. Standing atop gives one a view of Abeokuta.

It's about 15 minutes from the city centre. Requires a gate fee of 1,000 Naira per person, to be paid at the gate. The fee includes a tour around the art galleries and the climb all the way to the peak of the rock.

The items in the art galleries are fairly priced, ranging from 1k to 5M. Items ranging from paintings, wall art, jewelry, African print attires, locally made beauty products, antique decor pieces etc.

The climb up the rock is a flight of unassuming stairs which when completed is a total of about 150 steps (according to the guide). The tour guides know their onions! Every part of the rock has a unique feature to it!
There is also shrine somewhere in there!

The scary part of climbing to the peak after the flight of stairs is an absolute thrill!!!

Best to dress up in active sport wear and sneakers!

It should be a punishable offence to visit Abeokuta and not visit this place.

5 Olumuyiwa Ayoola - 6 months ago

It is a tourist center in Abeokuta that was taken over and upgraded by the State government and since then it has been attracting a lot of tourist. The story of the Olumo rock is intertwined with that of Abeokuta. The Egba hid in the caves under the rock and it was believed that God molded the rocks for them to hide. Hence the name Olumo: meaning God molded the rocks. And after the war when the chiefs came out and was asked where they were that they were not killed during the war, they said they hid under the rock which is where the city Abeokuta got its name.
There are 3 stages to the rock as it reflects the different aspects of the rock. There are traditional worshippers who continue to supplicate for the people, the state and the country. It was believed that their prayers were the reason there has not been any accidents since the inception of the place. The peak of the rocks is 137m above the sea level. It can time tiring to climb but worth every effort. There is lift at a cost if you don't want to climb. There are museums, food joint and places to buy things. It is really a nice place.

4 Durosomo Lanre - 4 months ago

A National Treasure... Beautiful environment, the rock formations are amazing... Tour Guides and other staff were fantastic... There's an Art and Heritage Gallery where you can buy pieces of art, some native items and some books... The shrine's custodians were walm and very welcoming... A wonderful experience

4 Leonard-James Ekechukwu - 7 months ago

Great tourist location, the tour guides make it fun by telling you the story of the rock. You’re allowed to bring your own food and drinks. No cameras except you use your phone. There’s a stairway for those who can’t climb the rock

Basically go in numbers to get the best out of your hike