TOP 10 ATTRACTIONS IN NIGERIA

Nigeria is blessed with so many natural and breathtaking sights. From wildlife, awesome waterfalls, beautiful hills, plateaus, culture  etc.It really is not easy to come up with top 10. However, below are the top 10 attractions you want to visit in Nigeria.



1.OBUDU MOUNTAIN RESORT

Get on Africa’s longest cable car system to the mountainside resort, 1576 metres above sea level often in the clouds. A tranquil wonder of nature situated in obudu Cross-River state, with golf course, floodlit tennis courts, squash court, fully equipped gym and natural swimming pool. Offers tours on foot or bicycle for breathtaking views of the scenery, gorilla camp and birdlife.

2.  CROSS RIVER NATIONAL PARK:

One of West Africa’s richest areas of tropical rainforest with rugged mountain scenery and rolling hills, situated in Boki LGA cross-river state.
An amazing sight-seeing of animals which include gorilla, drill-Chimpanzee, golden potto forest Elephant, Baboons, Leopards, Red Foxes, Drill Monkeys, Buffaloes and Elephants in their natural habitat. Also harbors 350 bird species. The Peace in the Cross River state puts the park ahead of it 3 and 4.

  3. YANKARI GAME RESERVE

The most developed wildlife park in Nigeria, about 225km east of Jos and 117km of Bauchi. The 2,244 sq km park holds the most remnant of wildlife in Nigeria with over 50 species of mammal. Home to the highest population of Elephants in West Africa (about 550) and African’s finest; Lions, Leopard, Baboon, Pat-as and Tantalus Monkey, Crocodiles, Buffalo, Hippopotamus, Bush-buck etc.

          Other attractions; hills, caves, wikki natural spring, museum of wildlife  trophies.
Offers: safari, camping facilities and accommodation.

4.GASHAKA- GUMTI NATIONAL PARK

Nigeria’s largest national park is situated in Taraba and Adamawa States.
 A trilling mix of mountains(the country’s highest mountain sitting at 2,400 meters above sea level) rainforest, savannah and animals, like the world’s largest antelope, the rare Adamawa mountain reed-buck, Giant forest hog, leopards, Golden cat, Chimpanzees, Buffalo, Lions, Elephants, Wild dogs, Monkeys, Baboon, warthog, oribi and klipspringer.
Its largest unspoilt rivers contain hippos, crocodiles and otter. With over 500 bird species, surely one of the continent's best kept secrets.

5..LA CAMPAGNE TROPICANA BEACH RESORT.

    A tranquil paradise at the outskirts of ibeju-lekki, Lagos.
Mixes its unique blend of natural environments; fresh water lake, accessible mangrove forest, a savannah, extensive sandy beach and the warm Atlantic sea with world class accommodation in African decor, Spa treatments, massage therapy, fully equipped gym but still in an unspoilt state.

 Activities:hiking, hunting, horse riding, canoeing, ocean water fishing, aqua aerobics, beach volleyball and also Cultural dance displays for guests.

6 SUKUR CULTURAL LANDSCAPE

      Africa's first cultural landscape to be on World Heritage List is a hilltop village located on the Mandara Mountains, Madagali, Adamawa  state along the Nigeria/ Cameroon border.
 A National Monument because its cultural heritage, material culture and the naturally-terraced fields have remained unchanged since as way back as the 17^th century.

7. AFI MOUNTAIN  WILDLIFE SANTUARY

Also in Cross River State, a mix of mountains and forest. Walk on the  canopy walkway through a series of suspension bridges linked to platforms on trees for a breathtaking view of Afi’s reserved forest.
Home to some rare endangered primates like, Cross River gorilla, chimpanzees, drill monkeys and one of the largest migratory swallow roosts in Africa.




  8. IDANRE HILLS
 

A cluster of hills that surrounds and sort of envelops Idanre town,close to Akure, Ondo state giving a breath taking landscape. Adventure and mystery lovers might want to climb 650steps with 5 resting points to the top of the tallest hill which is 300ft above sea-level.

The ‘Omi Opaara,’ a stream on one of the hills and Arun River a small crystal clear river on one of the hills, would definitely thrill any visitor..

 9.AGBOKIM WATERFALLS

On the part of Cross River close to the Nigeria-Cameron Border ,where it   descends in terraces in seven faces through the tropical rainforest.
 The fall is surrounded by lush greenery, valleys and steep hills which are enveloped in a rainbow-like aura. Its freshness is captivating and has an alluring serenity

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 10    .OLUMIRIN WATERFALLS

 
A natural sauna, in Erin Ijesha, Osun State. The cascading waterfall amidst the soaring mountains, gives a blend of wildlife with tranquility. With seven levels, each with different views. A torturous climb to the peak at the seventh level for an invigorating freshness of the falls, is an unforgettable experience.
  





You will agree with me that we have certain attractions that are just outstanding and out of this world.

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