Tinapa Resort
Tinapa
A large commercial and leisure complex north of the city with a water park and film studio, now partly idle
Tinapa opened in 2007. It was planned as a duty-free commercial and leisure resort combining shopping, a water park, hotels and the Tinapa Film Studios, and it was once one of Nigeria's most ambitious tourism projects. Because of financial difficulties, most of its shopping areas now stand empty. Only some entertainment facilities and event spaces open intermittently, and events are occasionally held during the Carnival festival. It is about 12 km from the city center, so check whether it is open before you go.
Opening hours
Irregular opening
Nearby sights
- Drill Ranch Calabar (Pandrillus)
- Slave History Museum
- Calabar Carnival
- Marina Resort Calabar
- Old Residency (National Museum Calabar)
- Watt Market
- Duke Town Church & Mary Slessor's Grave
- Kwa Falls