TRANSPORTATION IDERE HILLS is approximately 2hrs drive from Ibadan. For a private ride, the description on Google maps is about 90% accurate. For a public ride, you'd need to get to Igboora (costs btw 1500 and 2000naira) and then take a cab for 100naira to Idere. ENTRIES AND FEES Entries cost 500naira per head and payment/registration is done at the King's Palace (a white building that is quite easy to locate or better still just ask the locals) . The fee to pay the tour guide isn't defined as that is to be negotiated on a personal note. THE EXPERIENCE/ADVENTURE The hike was great. I had a wonderful experience. It takes about 4hrs for a full adventure. It's a tedious hike but nothing to rigorous. A backpack with water and / or energy drink would do a lot of good. Shoes with very good grip should also be top priority. - Be sure to take a picture bottom hill where we have the iderehill inscriptions on a rock and beautifully coloured tyres. - The Iyara which signifies the "entrance" to the hill also gives very picturesque views - Be on the look out for the bottomless lake with the fish shape. A pose or two won't be a bad idea *winks* - The natural swimming pool is indeed a sight to behold. If the water is clean during your visit (it wasn't during mine) , be sure to take a dive 😉. - Climbing the aroye rock (the 3 layered rock) is about the most rigorous activity on the hills. I couldn't get past the first layer 😂😂. But pls attempt the climb as the adrenaline pump is very good for you. - As with most hills in Nigeria, idere hills also has a cave which serves as shelter during the 18th century War. - Getting to the summit of the hills gives you one of the most breathtaking views you'd ever come across anywhere in Nigeria. Be Strike a VICTORY POSE at the summit as you have done well if you get to hike up the summit. CONCERNS AND AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT I'd like to advise that the community is sensitised on the tourism potentials of the hills. While I waited for the tour guide to arrive, I didn't like the response I got from the cab man that dropped us off when we told him we came to hike. If I wasn't a serial hiker/tourist, I would have been greatly discouraged. . It'd be good to have signages on the major road that leads to idere hills (e.g there's a signage to Yankari games reserve from the major Road even though its abt 45mins from that junction) . This Signages encourage tourists that they are on the right path and erases their security fears to a large extent. . Small signages giving the details of each significant site on the hills would also go a long way (e.g the lake with the shape of a fish, the natural swimming pool, the caves, and also some victory symbol at the summit would also encourage hikers to want to get to the top of the hills when they see pictures or videos of other tourists at the summit.

If you love traveling and adventures, this is one place you should go to. To make it more fun, make sure you go with an indigene guide so all the stories about the hill can be told to you, they are really quite interesting really. It took about an hour and 30minutes to get to the topmost part of the hill and oh you should definitely have a bottle of chilled water with you. When climbing this hill, make sure to travel light, so things don’t weigh you down. There are so many historical things on the hill and they are quite intriguing. The hill is in Oyo state, from Ibadan we spent about two and a half hours.

Idere Hills is a tourist destination in Nigeria, with a collection of different wonders of nature. Idere Hills is an all in one destination in Nigeria which has a collection of different wonders of nature, where you can sightsee, hike, and bushwalk all at the same time. My experience on Idere hills is a very wonderful experience as I have not seen any hill in Nigeria with this much attraction, from caves to suspended lakes of different shapes to different rock formations and many more. The kind of serenity here is one of a kind.

Idere Hills is practically the best hike I've been to yet. It is magnificent with a lot of attractions. The view from the top was the best part of my trip. The summit is super high There are relics, Caves, hills, springs, water bodies and ancient walls. The temperature in one of the Caves was really cool. I highly recommend Idere Hills as a Nigerian wonder. I would gladly visit over and over again.

It was a beautiful experience. The trail is pretty easy however one will need a shoe with a firm grip and I will advise you wear long trousers expecially because of the grasses which are tall. Generally, the view is worth the climb You will fall in love with nature over and over again.

Idere hills is truly a new world wonder and a must visit destination. Located in Ibarapa local government of Oyo state, Idere hills is quite accessible and the roads leading to the town are fair. With nothing less than 14 natural attractions, this was my most adventurous and interesting hike yet. Every stop and attraction is so interesting and as much as I don't want to leave, I couldn't wait to get to the next attraction. Getting to the summit was a wonderful, the view from up there is different. I felt like I could reach up and touch the sky and that feeling is indescribable.

I have visited here 2 times. The first visit was fun, I visited with a friend in 2020.The second visit was with over 100 people. It was a trip organised by Nigeria Tourism Lovers titled Easter in Idere hills. Idere is a town in Ibarapa zone surrounded by hills. The summit of the hill gives you a beautiful view of the town. It also gives you a picturesque perfect. It is always fun, less stressful hike and so much history to learn.

Idere Hills’ breathtaking 🥰 Initially, was scared I might not be able to get to the summit but I did it! This hill has so many history of Idere town and glad the indigenes are sharing it with the world. The view from every floor is beautiful 😍 My trip from Lagos to Idere Hills with over 100 other tourism enthusiasts was fully sponsored by Nigeria Tourism Lovers as an initiative of promoting Nigeria to Nigerians.

The hiking accounts for a good experience. The tour guide is also very helpful and full of informative details about the site. The view is worth the climb. If you can, go with a group and have a campfire or movie night to have a more beautiful experience. It is generally a pleasant experience.