Idanre Hills, Akure
Also called the Oke Idanre, the Idanre Hill in Idanre town of Ondo State, Yorubaland is situated 3,000 feet above sea level; and its physical features include the Owa’s Palace, Shrines, Old Court, Belfry, Agboogun footprint, thunder water (Omi Aopara), and burial mounds. The Idanre Hill became a UNESCO World Heritage site October 8, 2007.
At the entrance of the city of Idanre and the hill is an ancient tree called the Iraye Tree, and beyond this are rich fauna and flora which make the hill a fascinating tourist center. The hill is a home to thousands of bats with a bat festival celebrated every year among the people. It is also home to several monkeys and the Hyrax, a tailless animal often sighted around the Orosun hills. Many filmmakers use the hills as location for shooting cultural films.
