Calling all animal people and nature fans to Nigeria. Despite the oil reserves you have come to think of when you hear the name, Nigeria is more than that. This West African nation boasts a rich history, a diverse culture, and an astonishing climate; however, for those who like wildlife and nature, Nigeria is the perfect place for you.
Figure 1: Yankari Game Reserve
Although Nigeria is not known for their magnificent wildlife, it does have the Yankari Game Reserve (see Fig.1). Nigeria Yankari Game Reserve is “the richest wildlife oasis in the country” (Nigeria), containing an outstanding extent of elephant population, “one of the largest remaining in West Africa” (Nigeria). Imagine yourself waking up to the sound of elephants, eating breakfast with baboons, lunch with lions, and dinner with hippos. What a wonderful feeling it would be eating with the wildlife of Nigeria Yankari Game Reserve. This feeling could be yours. With it only being in northeastern Nigeria in the state of Bauchi State, you may stay at one of the 110 furnished chalets “ranging from the “ ‘presidential’ suites to the youth hostel” (Odunlami)
Oil was discovered in the state of Bayesla in the year 1956.
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