Whispering Palms Resort, Bagary

Whispering Palms, where nature has endowed

Very close to the border between Nigeria and Benin Republic is a reservoir of nature and a place to escape to for the best in pleasure and holidaying, filled with many wonders of nature and this place is called the Whispering Palms.

Located in Iworo, Badagry, apart from the bad road linkage that leads to the resort, Whispering Palms is but a complete environment blessed with nature coupled with the beach that lined the side of the resort which makes it a complete place to go to when anybody wants to escape from the hassle and bustle of the Lagos environment.

Starting from the entrance visitors to the resort are warmingly greeted and the first thing you see is the beautiful lush green lawn with Peacocks and the Donkeys walking and grazing on the grasses and walking towards the reception is the mini zoo with beautiful monkeys while on the other side is the baboons jumping and hooping at visitors passing by.

Approaching the reception you will see beautiful parrot birds singing and telling you welcome and the ambience of the reception hall amplifies the African heritage with the portraits of Nelson Mandela and prof. Wole Soyinka well displayed and other African artefacts used in beautifying the hall.

Conducting waka-about round Whispering Palms, the Marketing and Elevation Manager of the resort Mr. Adeleke Adewale said that the resort started operations in 1991 and they have been able to give the best of hospitality to people that have been privileged to come to the resort.

According to him their major clients are the various corporate organizations and companies which most often organised retreats, conferences and seminars for their staffs.  At other times which are mostly during the holiday seasons the resort usually have a high turnout of visitors who throne the resorts for relaxation.

Adeleke said residents and other people from far do come to celebrate birthdays and other occasions adding that even most weekends people do come for picnics with their families to enjoy the cool breeze from the beach.

Speaking further he said the resort does receive foreign tourists in numbers but that there major customers are the corporate organization and multi-nationals.  He said business was low at the start of the year but it started coming up at the month of June.

Whispering Palms is a conference resort centre occupying an 8-acre track of land in a rural area of Lagos State, Badagry Local Government Area. It lies on the lagoon and typifies the beauty of the area- cool Atlantic breeze, silica sands, palm trees and chirping birds.

The road within the resort looks fascinating as it is lined with palm kernel residue. The entire environment is quiet with stunning ambience and a contrast to the maddening crowd and noise of Lagos.

On offer also is a choice of cuisine from Nigerian to Continental- with exotic dishes like coconut shrimps, Spanish paella, Cantonese Chicken, Ogbono spiced with Ugu and bitter leaf.

At Whispering Palms, there are many useful recreational facilities and relaxation spots, which includes mini museum containing historical items like slave chains and images of important locations like the site where Christianity was first preached in Nigeria.

Also available in the resort are Exercise Area and Aerobics ground, Mini Zoo, Lawn Tennis Court, Basketball Court, Volleyball Court, Swimming Pool, Mini Suites, Double Rooms, Atlantic Suites (Each suite comprises of 3 double rooms), Swimming Pool Block Room, Conference Rooms (Conference Room 1, Conference Room 2, Laguna Auditorium), Pedal Boats and Bars (Patisserie, Red Roof, Dining pavilion)