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Oyo State, Nigeria
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One of only two suspended lakes in the world (the other is in Colorado, USA). It is a breathless, deep body of water contained in a depression at the crest of a massive rock dome. Local lore says the lake is bottomless and possesses spiritual properties.
A rigorous climb up a massive geological rock dome via a designated stairway containing over 600 steps. Offers sweeping panoramic views across the Oyo State countryside. Notable sights along the trail include the "Elephant Tree" (a root formation resembling an elephant trunk) and various spiritual footprint depressions in the rock surface.
By public transport
Commercial vehicles and shared taxis operate regularly from the Challenge Bus Terminal or Ojoo Motor Park in Ibadan to Iseyin.
The town is small enough to navigate via local motorcycle taxis (okadas).
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