Top 10 Tourist Sites In Nigeria

  Nigeria is home to some of the most spectacular sights on earth. It’s easy to lose cognizance of this when you’re caught up in the hustle and bustle of city life.

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But away from all of that, there’s a whole world of wonder and awe to be found in practically every region of the country. In this article, we celebrate the natural scenes and beautiful masonry that makes Nigeria a place to be for many tourists across the world. Here are some of the top tourist sites in Nigeria, listed in no particular order.

Yankari National Park

This park is 870 square miles of nature at its finest. Free of human habitation for almost a hundred years, the space teems with wildlife—buffalos, elephants, baboons, herons, storks, eagles, antelopes, and crocodiles, among others. The caves and hills there provide visitors with a lot to feast their senses on.

Obudu Mountain Resort

Formerly known as the Obudu Cattle Ranch, this resort is famous for its stunning views of the region’s lush green mountains, and its temperate climate. The resort itself is set on a plateau close to Nigeria’s border with Cameroun, giving visitors a brilliant vantage point to spectate at the wonders around them.

Ogbunike Caves

Located in Anambra State, the Ogbunike Caves have functioned as a religious meeting site for centuries. They are also a much-frequented tourist location, partly due to their form. This system of large cavernous structures and tunnels combine to give the visitor an experience worth reliving.

Ancient Kano Walls

The ancient walls of Kano have stood for centuries. The older sections date back a thousand years. These towering structures have excited the imagination of visitors, who dream of a past in which the city was a chief trading and military power in the region. At the time, the walls rose 30 feet and were up to 40 feet thick.

Gashaka Gumti National Park

The Gashaka Gumti Park is immense and breathtaking. Its savannah grasslands and rugged, thickly vegetated mountains offer up a beautiful contrast. The 6,400 square kilometre park is also home to diverse wildlife, consisting of buffalos, antelopes, mountain reedbucks, and other creatures of the savannah.

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Idanre Hills

The Oke Idanre (Idanre Hills) is about 24 kilometres South West of Akure in Ondo State. A natural wonder, these hills dominate the horizons in the area, and are a testament to the geologic activity that birthed them millions of years ago. Idanre is also rich in flora and fauna.

Millennium Park

This is the largest public park in Abuja, the country’s capital city. Located in the Maitama district, the park is beautified by grasses, trees, pools, and fountains. A river passes through the park, dividing it into two parts. Inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth in 2003, the park hosts thousands of visitors every year.

Kajuru Castle

The Kajuru Castle is located in Kaduna State. It’s often described as taking the form of a Bavarian castle. True to its medieval style, it has an armoury, dungeon, knight’s hall, and turrets built into the wall as if for the castle’s defence.

Zuma Rock

This famous rock dominates the horizons of a segment of Abuja; it’s just west of the city. But the rock is located in Niger State, towering 300 meters above everything else around it. It’s also gotten space on Nigeria’s one hundred naira note.

Olumo Rock

Olumo rock gives its visitors a great view of Abeokuta. The city sprawls from its base, as far as the eye can see (Abeokuta is Yoruba for ‘under the rock’). In earlier times, it was a natural defence for the Egba people against the tribes with which they were at war.

Final Words

There are many more brilliant sites dotting the length and breadth of Nigeria. If you’re a tourist, you’ll have no shortage of options to choose from. The locations we’ve reviewed here are a reminder of the potential that the country has in this area. Featured Image Source: Princess Audu

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This article was first published on 23rd June 2021

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