8 tourist destination in Nigeria that's worth visiting
Nigeria is the most popular black nation, and often referred to as the giant of Africa.
Aside that, it's also a country that is richly blessed by nature ranging from long stretches of exotic beaches, amazing mountains and rocks, well preserved tradition and cultures, and captivating tourist attractions that leaves every visitor breathing hard with suspense and excitement.
So when next you start making plans for your next vacation, you definitely have to think of Nigeria. We are also the most hospitable people you will ever meet.
I hereby present to you the 8 tourist attractions in Nigeria that's worth visiting:
(1). Obudu mountain resort
Formerly known as the Obudu Cattle Ranch. the resort was discovered by a Scottish rancher. McCauleigh in 1949 and ever since has gone through tremendous transformations.
Obudu Mountain Resort is a nature lover’s perfect paradise. situated in Cross River state, Nigeria. Naturally surrounded by plateau with a towering height of 1576 meters above sea level.
This gives it a unique aura and charm
that can totally take you off your feet. As you marvel at the nature at it's peak.
The temperate climate coupled with the radiant African sun at the resort makes it a perfect comfort zone where an individual, couple or group of people can be able to bond and appreciate nature at its pristine form.
(2) yankari game reserve
Yankari National Park is a large wildlife park located in the south-central part of Bauchi State, in northeastern Nigeria.
Yankari was originally created as a game reserve in 1956, but later designated as Nigeria’s biggest national park in 1991. It's among popular tourist destination in Nigeria and, as such, plays a crucial role in the development and promotion of tourism and ecotourism in Nigeria. It is also recognized as one of the most popular eco-destinations in West Africa.
This is a place you would not afford to miss as it embodies so many breathtaking scenes.
The part you will enjoy most is the popular “Wiki warm springs! It's just a thrilling and life changing experience for anyone to marvel at the warmness of the water spring.
The good thing is that you can actually take a warm bath in the springs, so be sure to have your: swimsuit, towels, and hair covers ready.
The warm springs are said to have come about due to underground geothermal activity and are rumoured to be the major reason why lots of people love to visit the Yankari Game Reserve. Who doesn’t love a warm bath? if I may ask.
(3) coconut Beach
Lagos Nigeria is popularly known for its many beautiful and exotic beaches.
But the one that you cannot afford to miss is the coconut Beach basically named for its Coconut trees, this is a favorite beach in the coastal town of Badagry, boasting of many neighboring restaurants and with a view of the Coconut Lake that gives it a romantic vibe.
Coconut Beach is an ideal destination for lovers of fun and holidaymakers .
travelers are often left with options of enjoying the ocean breeze or watch the ocean as it rages and roils
Waves race and rise against the pebbled sands of the beach at any time of the day.
The environment portrays an ideal landscape defined by rural nature and nostalgia, a place where you can also walk barefooted on the beach-white sand.
Tall coconut trees form bewitching scenery. The sun seems to be resting on the edge of the horizon where sky and water meet ; creating a kind of colourful contrast.
(4). ikogosi warm springs
In the heart of Ikogosi, a small, quiet town with rich, local customs, in the Western part of Ekiti State Nigeria. lies a warm spring which has now brought Ikogosi-Ekiti to national and international limelight.
The mysterious thing about the Ikogosi
Warm Spring is the fact that, it is always flowing side by side the warm spring, and the cold one.
According to experts, it is a geological wonder to have such occurrence out of the same rock formation and this wonderful tourist destination is said to be the only one of its kind discovered anywhere in the world. The meeting point of the warm and cold springs is a unique attraction to tourists.
(5). Tinapa Business Resort
Situated along the Calabar River, Tinapa is conceptualized to be an integrated leisure and business resort. One of its kind in the whole Africa.
Tinapa business resort stand out as an exciting dream of the first integrated business and leisure resort in Nigeria.
Well equipped with the world-class facilities that enable visitors to engage in retail and wholesale activities as well as leisure and entertainment.
(6) Zuma rock
This is the one I can't probably take off my eyes anytime am on a journey to Kaduna.
Located in Niger State, just at the North of the federal capital territory of Nigeria, Abuja.
Zuma Rock, is the ‘monolithic’ rock that marks the centre of our Nation’s landmass with a human face. The massive monadnock which is also depicted on the N100 note,of Nigeria currency.
Having the height of about 700m. The Zuma Rock Nigerian village constructed behind the rock has constitutes a vantage spot to servour the wonders of Zuma; it’s also fitted with chalets and other facilities for relaxation.
(7). Awhum waterfall and cave
Indeed, this waterfall is unique for its peculiarity; humbling for its dignified peacefulness, and mysterious for its miraculousness
Ahum waterfall, is situated at Amaugwe village of Awhum town in Enugu state. Eastern part of the country.
The valley town which also boasts of numerous pristine lakes, some of them with beautiful white sand beaches is located about 24 kilometers from city of Enugu.
This place is a must visit, if you are a nature and wonder lover.
There is a claim that the waterfall heals people of their Diseases and also serves as therapeutic cleansing.
(8).Gurara fall
Located in Niger State, North Central part of Nigeria, the Gurara Waterfalls is one of Nigeria's remarkable tourist attractions. Also one of the natural habitats that the nation is blessed with and serves as a destination for travellers and fun lovers.
The community around the waterfalls used to worship the falls. If they had any problems, they used to go to the waterfall to pray and make sacrifices.
But after the Europeans discovered the falls in 1925, they turned it into a recreational area, and so the sacrifices were stopped.
Apart from being an aura of outstanding natural beauty, the area surrounding Gurara Waterfall is also a fantastic place for bird watching.
Small streams diverted from the main Gurara River running softly around rocks on top of the cliff, converging from scores tributaries in the narrow rugged pass and dashing out from the cliff with a mighty power.
The river and the falls itself is noted to have great potentials for sport fishing and wildlife viewing. It has also been said that there’s an area, down the river channel where one can find crocodiles living in their natural habitat.
Nigeria is indeed a blessed country. the only problem we face is mis-management and corruption.
Nevertheless, There are still numerous tourists destination that are not mentioned, am only trying to economize my data.
You can contact me, if you are interested in visiting any of these wonderful place. I will be glad to be your tour guide
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