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Zuma Rock
Cross River National Park
Other Attractions
Apart from the ethnic festivals, the Nigerian landscape is
also a backpacker’s delight! It includes rainforests, savannah,
waterfalls, and other natural attractions. Protected areas such
as Cross River National Park and Yankari National Park have
rare primate habitats and unparalleled scenic beauty.
One of the most distinct sites is Zuma Rock, a 725-metre
tall monolith outside the capital of Abuja that’s pictures on
the national currency. Visiting Zuma Rock between April
and October, which marks the rainy season in central Nigeria
where the rock is situated, aff ords one the opportunity of
seeing the much talked about Zuma Rock Fire, as the apex
of the rock catches fi re in during heavy rains. Over time, this
has remained one of the wonders of the Zuma Rock.
You may also experience nature in the country’s biggest
wildlife retreat — the Yankari Game Reserve, in Bauchi
Lekki Conservation Centre
State, North-Eastern Nigeria. The reserve, is simply
captivating! Marvel at the largest herd of elephants in the
country, embark on a guided safari tour, and explore the
tropical forests.
While in Nigeria, be sure to visit the Lekki Conservation
Centre — one of the best nature reserves situated in the capital
city of Lagos. The 21-year-old conservation centre cum
nature hub is run and managed by the Nigerian Conservation
Foundation (NCF). Generally regarded as an icon of nature
conservation, LCC represents the fl agship project of Nigeria
Conservation Foundation for the preservation of unique
biodiversity, scenic, natural, scientifi c recreational values of
the coastal environs of western Nigeria.
Of course, there are many more sites to make your Nigeria
experience complete!
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