The objectives of the study were to determine the various tourism resources in the selected sites in Ohafia L.G.A.; to examine the tourism development approach in the study area, and to ascertain the role of tourism development on the socio-cultural life of the host communities. Questionnaires consisting of two sections were administered to the respondents. The data generated from the questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean, frequency, and standard deviation. The major findings from the study were that the various tourism resources in Ohafia were Nkpogolo forest reserve and Mmori river in Ebem community, Ufutiti water fall and Ezieofri cave in Amaekpu community Achichi shrine in Elu community, ObuNkwa and Ugwuaaba in Asaga community. The types of tourism resources were identified. The role of tourism development on the socio-cultural life of the host community was also identified, more so, the role of tourism development on socio-economic variables of the host community was identified. The study therefore recommends that government should partner with traditional rulers or indigenous bodies to help in the planning and development of cultural tourism in the host communities. Policies and practices that ensure sustainability of natural and socio-cultural lives, socio economic variables and preservation of the natural heritage of the host communities should be developed. Host communities should participate in the maintenance process of the natural or indigenous heritage of their land to give the host communities a sense of ownership and control over the national resources or heritage of the communities. Government should ensure that tourism developers carry out Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) before commencing any development in the community for sustainable tourism environment. Village heads should create awareness on indigenous practices to help in checking traditional fanaticism and give room for cultural tolerance in the host communities.