It’s hard to remember that our nation boasts of stretches of green land when living in cities like Lagos, Abuja or Port Harcourt. Here’s our list of 5 natural spaces in Nigeria to visit this Easter. They’re guaranteed to help you unwind and appreciate your God-given environment:
1. Yankari Games Reserve, Bauchi State: Nigeria’s biggest and most popular national park is home to 50 animal species, several warm springs and a diverse range of flora. Visit the reserve to see the African bush elephant, various monkey species, lions and antelopes in their natural habitats.
2. Okomu National Park, Edo State: Rich forestry, colourful species of birds, mammals like chimpanzees and a beautiful flowing river are some of the natural features to look forward to in the wildlife park.
3. Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos State: With a mosaic of forest, savanna and swamp land to behold, nature lovers are in for a treat in this natural space. Its tree house and recreation island with picnic facilities are also highlights worth checking out.
4. Cross River National Park, Cross Rivers State: A haven to three-quarters of Nigeria’s primates, you can look out for swinging gorillas, chimpanzees and monkeys in this thick national forest.
5. Kainji Lake National Park, Niger State: You can trek through the park’s serene wilderness or better yet, take a calming boat cruise down its surrounding lake.
About the Writer: Ify Halim is a young Creative and a promoter of values through the force that is writing. Follow her on twitter: @MissHalim
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This article was first published on 26th March 2015
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2. Okomu National Park, Edo State: Rich forestry, colourful species of birds, mammals like chimpanzees and a beautiful flowing river are some of the natural features to look forward to in the wildlife park.
3. Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos State: With a mosaic of forest, savanna and swamp land to behold, nature lovers are in for a treat in this natural space. Its tree house and recreation island with picnic facilities are also highlights worth checking out.
4. Cross River National Park, Cross Rivers State: A haven to three-quarters of Nigeria’s primates, you can look out for swinging gorillas, chimpanzees and monkeys in this thick national forest.
5. Kainji Lake National Park, Niger State: You can trek through the park’s serene wilderness or better yet, take a calming boat cruise down its surrounding lake.
About the Writer: Ify Halim is a young Creative and a promoter of values through the force that is writing. Follow her on twitter: @MissHalim
