Leading Tourist Attractions In Nigeria

By Shawna Trujillo


Many African countries boast extraordinary scenery and diverse culture. As a result, global promoters are increasingly starting to exploit the African sights. In addition to this, visitors have always opted for marvels in African continent. There are many tourist attractions in Nigeria. Situated in western Africa, it has continuously taken the lead in the African content in terms of vacation industry. It has been on the lead due to its extensive coastline and other wildlife destinations which home endangered species.

The vast coastline has numerous beaches. Beaches in this country have remained unpolluted and the hotels along the coastline provide accommodation to vacationers. Ibeno beach is a good example of these numerous beaches. It is located in Akwa Ibom state. One has to plan and choose the right activity if he or she wants the visiting memorable. There are many activities that can be done along the coastline.

The undulating topography of Yola town which is the capital city of Adamawa state also gives this country an advantage.Series of hills around makes it a good place for visit. Furthermore, the town is well known for cultural manifestations. Cultural activities reach climax during the third month of the year.

Yankari national park is the most developed nature park in this West African country. Many people love visiting wildlife destinations. Yankari Park has a wide range of animals available for sightseeing all over the year. Animals such as crocodiles, hippopotamus, baboons, birds and elephants are available in this national park.

In addition to wildlife, Yankari national park is good place for travelers who love swimming. It is valued for warm water from Wikki spring. Bauchi state which is the nearest capital town has numerous hotels where visitors can find accommodation. It is therefore the best vacationer destination. There are also many other national parks such as Old Oyo that can present a range options to animal lovers.

People who cherish wonders of nature can decide to pay a visit to different caves. Caves are found in different places in this country. People believe that they are communication channels with gods. Residents consider them to be having long pipes where people can reach their gods. Ogbunike and Arichukwu are the major caverns in this country. Arichukwu is well known for its paramount administrative structure during ancient period. Ogbunike is recognized for having segments.

Favorable climatic conditions make this place a worthwhile destination for holidaying. This is due to the fact that there are many ranches that have been established in the region. Ranches such as Obudu have numerous eye-catching scenes. They include waterfalls, gorilla camps and swimming pools.

In addition to ranching activities, the climatic conditions ensure constant green vegetation. As a result, many rain forests have grown to shelter a number of animals. The climatic conditions and a range of tourist attractions in Nigeria make it a suitable place for vacationing. Perhaps, visiting this place will give a real experience.




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