Visiting Uburu: The Salt Lake, Things to Do and Where to Stay

Tucked away in the Ohaozara area of Ebonyi State, Uburu is a town with real history and a natural wonder that has drawn people for generations. If you are planning a visit, here is what to see and how to make the most of it.

The Uburu and Okposi salt lakes

The salt lakes are the reason Ebonyi is known as the salt of the nation. For centuries, local women have produced salt here by hand, using the sun and the mineral-rich water, a tradition that once made the area an important trading centre. A visit lets you see this living heritage up close, learn how the salt is processed, and take in the quiet, striking landscape around the water. The lakes are also woven into local festivals and customs, so there is culture as well as scenery.

Other reasons to visit

Uburu is home to the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences and its teaching hospital, so many visitors come for study or medical care. Family occasions bring people back too, with weddings and homecomings filling the calendar throughout the year.

Planning your visit

Uburu is a couple of hours from Abakaliki, the state capital. Roads are best travelled in daylight, and the dry season is the easiest time to get around. As a smaller town, comfortable accommodation is limited, so it is worth booking somewhere reliable in advance.

Where to stay in Uburu

Galaxy La-Palm runs two welcoming properties in town, Uburu 1 for a homely, comfortable stay and Uburu 2 for more space, suites, a pool and event facilities. Both put you within easy reach of the salt lake, the university and the hospital.

See where to stay in Uburu or contact our team to plan your trip.