I had a very expensive day trip here today from my hotel in Ikeja near the Lagos airport. Guide and driver. It took about 3 1/2 hours to arrive at the site. One is immediately taken by the unique art forms on the walls driving in. You know that you are in a special place. We were met by a local guide who showed us around. It was Sunday and there were few visitors, but there were perhaps a dozen ladies at the temple. It is said that drinking the sacred waters of the (polluted) river were healthful and they were enjoying the libation.  It was a lovely grove and fascinating to see the strange sculptures. Many referred to gods and spirit animals. While the small forest is sacred and likely worthy of UNESCO status I had difficulty accepting the relatively new art as part of the site, even though it is the art that makes the site interesting. So mixed feelings, but I enjoyed the visit. If you are up for a long drive it is great to see.