The Obudu Plateau is found on the Oshie Ridge of the Sankwala Mountain range in Cross River State. The Obudu Mountain Resort was developed on this plateau. The plateau is found in the Obanliku local government area of Cross River state and it is a giant massive spread over an area of over 40 square miles and rises to about 5200 ft above sea level, with its peak reaching a height of about 1,716 metres above sea level. The plateau is known to be a habitat of rare species of birds.