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Sobi hill also regarded as "Oke Sobi" is the tallest hill in Kwara State, Ilorin. Sobi hill is almost  396 meters (1,300 feet) above sea level. Sobi Hill got its name from Sobi Community. It is the highest point in Ilorin and from there,you can get a clear view of the whole area of Ilorin.

History

The Hill is a place of tourism but it didn't became a tourist attraction overnight. History had it that Sobi Hills used to be a place of refuge for warriors and hunters during battles. As a matter of fact,nobody knew how the hill came to be.

Description

The hill is very close to the road leading to the Kwara State University, the popular Harmony Estate in Ilorin, the office of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the Nigerian Army, Sobi Barracks. The way to leads to hill is a busy path. At the lower part of the hill,there are herdsmen who bring their herds there for grazing. Also,there are labourers there who are busy making cement. At the top,this is where you find theexplorers and thetourists.

Amazing Facts

Apart from being one of the nicest place to visit in Ilorin,Sobi Hill has other attributes that makes it unique. These include: Being a place of prayer to anyone irrespective of your religion. The muslims will always spread their praying mats to do this while,The christians stand in a circular form most times. Also,it is a must visit if you are planning a picnic within Kwara State. In addition,it is a good suggestion for hiking.