The Bat Colony and the Long View of Idanre

On day four in Idanre, Chidi climbs to the old hilltop settlement before dawn to catch the bat colony's return and the valley waking up. He meets a local elder, hears the story of the descent from the hills, and reflects on the quiet work of a town between cocoa and the coming Ogun festival. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Nigeria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Nigeria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Nigeria Travel Podcast with Chidi Okafor. Chidi Okafor is in Idanre, Nigeria. Places in this episode: Idanre Hills, Oke Idanre, Owa's Palace, Alade Idanre Market, Hotel Rock Valley, Ola B Hotel, Goshen Trust Hotel and Suite, Iraye tree. Covered: Idanre hilltop history and oral tradition, Cocoa farming economy, Local markets and food (amala, okro), Nature and wildlife (bat colony), Cost of living and travel in Idanre, Ogun festival and cultural events. Chapters:00:00 Iraye tree01:46 Hilltop02:33 Arun River04:32 Owa's Palace06:08 Ola B Hotel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Idanre #OkeIdanre #IdanreHills #OndoState #NigeriaTravel #VisitNigeria #CocoaFarm #YorubaLand #NigeriaHiking #CulturalTravel #ExploreNigeria #BatColony #OwaPalace #LocalGuide #AmalaAndEwedu #TravelAfrica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nigeria/