TOURISM
HOTSPOTS IN NIGERIA
In
this section we bring to you Nigeria's Tourism Hotspots.
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Abia
| Abuja | Adamawa
| Akwa Ibom | Anambra
| Bauchi | Bayelsa
| Benue | Borno
| Cross River | Delta
Ebonyi | Edo |
Ekiti | Enugu
| Gombe | Imo |
Jigawa | Kaduna
| Kano | Katsina
| Kebbi | Kogi
| Kwara
Lagos | Nasarawa
| Niger | Ogun
| Ondo | Osun |
Oyo | Plateau
| Rivers | Sokoto
| Taraba | Yobe
| Zamfara
Abia
State
Azumini Blue River Rose
Azurnini Blue River is located in Abia State towards
its boundary with Akwa lbom State. The River has
become a resort for tourists because of the pleasantness
it offers. The attractive features of the River
include its crystal-clear blue water; canoe rides;
sandy beaches with such relaxation facilities as
chairs and tables. At the beach also, BBQ grill
are delicacies provided for picnickers.
The
Long JuJu Shrine of Arochukwu
Arochukwu is a famous tourist destination with the
cave of the famous long juju oracle as a particular
attraction.
The
cave is believed to hold the long metal pipe through
which the gods speak to the people. A traditional
religionist would find the oracle quite an attraction.
It is, first and foremost, a religious centre with
a well-laid down administrative structure headed by
a Chief Priest.
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Abuja
- Federal Capital Territory
Practically, Abuja became the seat of the Federal
Government of Nigeria on the 12th of December, 1991
when the scat of Government was moved from Lagos
to Abuja.
Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) lies
between lattitude 80 25', and 90 20' north of the
equator and longitude 60 45' and 70 39', east of
the greenwich meridian. It occupies the central
position of the country.
The
FCT shares boundaries with Kaduna State to the north,
Plateau State to the east and south east, Niger
to the West, and Kogi to the South West. The landscape
of the territory has been made attractive by the
lilted alluvial plains dissected by Rivers Guara
and Usuma.
The alluvial plains are contrasted by hill inselbergs
and the intruding Jos Plateau. Basically of the
Savanna vegetation, the soil is reddish, with temperature
between 300 and 370 centigrades.
What makes Abuja unique is the heterogeneity of
the inhabitants of the territory. The area belongs
to no particular individual or a group of people.
It is shared equally by all citizens of Nigeria.thus
living up to its design as symbol of the Nigerian
Unity.
Zuma Rock
Located along Kaduna Abuja highway,
Niger State. This is a beautiful, giant of a rock
used for defensive purposes by the Gwari natives against
invading neighbouring tribes during the inter tribal
wars.
This rock is believed to posses certain powers which
rendered enemies powerless and provided the natives
with a good hiding places.
As
the tourists nets closer, a human like face becomes
Visible with engraving representing the sockets, the
nose and the mouth on the side of the rock that faces
Abuja road.
Zuma rock represents a beautiful and unique natural
work of rock formation. It offers a good environment
for picnicking and relaxtion. The rock is about 107
km from Minna.
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the
town is its undulating topography of hill chains particularly
the three sister hills which are so-called because
they stand side by side and share the same height.
The cultural manifestations of the town get to their
climax between the months of March and May when the
city celebrates its fishing festival at lake Njuwa.
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Akwa
Ibom State
Ibeno Beach
One of the numerous fine beaches in Nigeria is the
Ibeno Beach in Akwa lbom State. A lover of water sport
finds the Beach which stretches to James town on the
Atlantic most inviting.
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Anambra
State
Ogbunike Cave
Ogbunike Cave can be described as the very wonder
of nature. The Cave, segmented into sections, is found
in Anambra State, some few kilometres away from the
Onitsha market town. There are different stories about
the various sections that constitute the cave. The
stories are better told by the native tour guides.
Rojenny
Tourist Village
In Anambra State, just at the outskirts of Onitsha
market town is found Rojenny Village, one of the leading
tourist resorts in Nigeria. Among the many attractions
of the village are amusement park, joy rides and sporting/relaxation
facilities
lgbo-Ukwu
lgbo-Ukwu is an ancient town which has remained an
attraction to tourists because of its bronze artifacts.
The bronze which was first noticed in 1938 was later
excavated by Thurstan Shaw, an English archaelogist.
The
bronzes which date back to about the 9th century are
of high value because of their historic relevance.
*Anambra state is historically known for great craftmanship.
* Ijele masquerade from Aguleri
* Omaba festival Yearly yam festival
* Odinani Museum at Nri
* The River Niger with the famous Niger bridge links
the bustling commercial town of Onitsha with ports
at Port Harcourt, Burutu and Warri in Delta State.
* Ofala festival.
* Rogeny Tourist Village at Oba (a stadium that is
equipped with recreational activities including a
swimming pool, zoo, shrine, soccer stadium, etc.)
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Bauchi
State
Yankari National Park
Yankari National Park has become the most developed
Wildlife park in Nigeria with a lot of attractions
for visitors. The park is famous for its variety of
animals available for viewing round the year, though
the animals are better watched between November and
May period of the dry season when the animals converge
around the Gaji River, Baboons, Waterbucks, Elephants,
Crocodiles, Bushbucks, Duikers, Warthogs, Hippopotamus
are among the anirnals commonly seen at the park.
Wikki
Warm Springs is a famous attraction in the
Yankari National Park. It is particularly prized for
its warm water. It is available both night and day
for tourists who cherish swimming.
The
National Park is located in the South-Eastern area
of Bauchi, the capital town of Bauchi State in the
North-Eastern part of Nigeria.
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Bayelsa
Museums
and Monuments
The following museums and monuments are also tourist
attractions in Bayelsa State.
* The White Graveyard at Twon-Brass in Brass LGA.
* The Slave Tunnel at Akassa in Brass LGA.
* Olodi Museum at Ogbolomabiri in Nembe LGA.
* The Mangrove Museum at Nembe in Nembe LGA.
* Ogidigan Deity at Bassambiri in Nembe LGA.
* King Ockiya’s Mausoleum at Ogbolomabiri in
Nembe LGA.
* Late Chief Christopher Iwowari’s Monument
at Bassambiri in Nembe LGA.
* Bronze Heads at Opume in Ogbia LGA.
* The proposed National Oil Museum at Oloibiri in
Ogbia LGA, where crude oil was first struck in commercial
quantity in Nigeria in 1956.
* Isaac Boro Memorial Monument at Kaiama in Kolokuma/Opokuma
LGA.
Other
Tourist Attractions
* Other Tourist Attractions
* The historic Akassa Light House in Brass Local Government
Area
* The Okpoama Beach in Brass Local Government Area
* The Koluama Holiday Resort in Southern Ijaw Local
Government Area
* Lake Efi at Sabagreia in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local
Government Area
* Ogori ba Uge Love Boat at Odi in Kolokuma/Opokuma
Local Government Area
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Benue
State
The Hills of Benue
Located in the middle belt region of Nigeria, Benue
State shares boundaries with Taraba State on the East;
Plateau State on the North and Edo State on the West;
and Anambra, Enugu, Cross River States on the South.
The entire landmass presents hills of various shades
and touristic appeals.
lkyogen
Hills exude mild weather condition which
ensures steady green vegetation and a round- the-year
grazing of animals in the areas which is also known
as Ikyogen Cattle Ranch.
Ushongu
Hills in Ushongu town also offersclement
weather condition that makes it most fulfilling spot
for tourists and adventures.
Benue's
Attractions include:
* The Enemebia Warm Spring in Okpokwu
* The Egene Natural Tunnel
* The Makurdi Zoo
* The Swern Hills
* Ushongo Hills
* The Ogbudu-Apa (mass
grave of junkun warriors)
* Ochi of Idoma Palace
* lkwe Wildlife Park
at lgbor
* The Montare Game Reserve
in kwande Local Government Area
* Scenic view of the
confluence of the rivers Niger and Benue
* Ushango Hills
* Enemebia Falls
* Kwaghir theatrical
display
* Ingongh Dance
* Pleasant beaches
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Borno
State
Lake Chad
Lake Chad occupies a strategic location serving not
only Borno State of Nigeria where it is located but
serving also the three neighbouring countries of Niger,
Cameroon, and Chad. The lake, apart from serving the
agricultural and economic needs of the people, attracts
a great number of tourists. Of paramount interest
to tourists is the boating opportunity and visits
to the numerous fishing villages in the area.
Tourism Hotspot in Borno State include:
* The Forte of Dikwa (North East of Maiduguri)
* The Kukawa (home of EI-kanemi, founder of the Shehu
Dynasty)
* Ancient town of Birnin
* Ancient town of Ngazaramu
* Ancient town of Danssiki
* Ancient town of Fika
* Lake Chad Shores
* Lake Alau
* Lake Sandy kyarimi Park.
* Kyarimi Park: sightseeing for animal and bird lovers
* Shehu of Borno's Palace
* Lake Chad
* Sambisa Game Reserve
* Fishing festival at Gahsua
* Ngeji Warm Springs
* Leather tanning and ornamental leather work
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Cross
River State
Obudu Cattle Ranch
Obudu Cattle Ranch is located in Cross River Slate
towards the Nigeria-Cameroon border in the South-East.
The Ranch is over 1,524m, has temperate weather condition
to ensure green vegetation and grazing of cattle round
the year. The Ranch is a tourist delight as a result
of its divergent attractions. There are a natural
swimming pool, horse riding, beautiful waterfall to
behold, gorilla camp, bird watching, sporting facilities
and accommodation.
Agbokim
Waterfalls
Some short distance away from the Nigeria-Cameroon
border is the very captivating sight called Agbokim
Waterfalls. The Falls situated in Cross River State
lies less than 30km from Ikom and is highly recommended
for picnics. The falls are pleasantly surrounded by
green vegetation.
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Delta
State
Chief Nana's Palace, Koko
Chief Nana Olomu was a powerful nineteenth Century
indigenous entrepreneur. As a reflection of the
grandeur of his achievements, he built this mag
nificent edifice at the turn of the century. It
houses his personal effects and evidence of his
contact with the Queen, administrators and traders
of the British Empire. Located at Koko in Warri
-North Local Government Area of Delta State, the
Palace has now become recognised and approved as
a National Monument.
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Ekiti
Tourism
Hotspot in Ekiti State include:
* Iloro water fall
* Olosuntan rock in Ikere-Ekiti
* Ire Blocks in Ire Ekiti
* Arinta Water falls,
* Ipole-Iloro,
* Fajuyi Memorial Park, Ado-Ekiti,
* Ero Dam, Ikun-Ekiti,
* Egbe Dam, Egbe-Ekiti
* Federal Polytechnic of Ado-Ekiti
* Ekiti State College of Education,
* University of Ado -Ekiti (UNAD)
* Crown poly Odo Village (Ado-Ekiti)
* Natural Caves in Ikere-Ekiti.
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Enugu
State
Silicon Hill
Near the Nkpologu campus of the Enugu State University
of Science and Technology (ESUT) is found this very
important mineral deposit.
The hill which is more than 300 metres above sea level
and almost half a kilometre long has silica, an important
raw material for the manufacture of glasses.
The
surrounding environment is very captivating with hills,
valleys and plains beautifully wrapped up such that
one cannot ignore it's breath taking views and awe
inspiring blend.
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Imo
State
Mbari Cultural Centres
The home of Mbari sculptural houses. These sculptures
are robust art manifestations of the prevalent social
life and a monumental art sacrifice to "ALA"
the earth goodness.
In
Mbari, Imo State there are very many objects like
the terrorising beast, the plastic forms of symbols
of the prevalent deities among which is the "ALA"
herself, the Amadioha (Thunder god), the Ogwugwu (forest
god) each deity with his or her mystical messengers
such as Snakes, monkeys,rams, tortoise and owl are
properly represented.
A
number of symbolic models were sculptured or painted.
These sculptures reflect the open air museum and found
in Ikenegbu layout Owerri and at Eke-Nguru in Aboh
Mbaise.
Oguta
Lake Holiday Complex
The holiday complex situates in Oguta local government
Area of Imo State about 40km (forty kilometres) away
from Owerri, the Capital of Imo State. The lake is
of fresh water and the second largest natural lake
in the country after lake Chad.
To complement the complex water based recreation services,
there are other interesting attractions to watch.
These include: Golf Course with 18 standard international
holes. Relic of war (mini bunker) constructed by the
defunct Biafran Navy during Civic war.
Natural
confluence of Oguta Lake and Urashi River. Cruise
boat services. Golf Club Bar House/Oguta Lake Motel
for refreshment, lodging and feeding. Mini children
recreation park.
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Jigawa
State
Bimin Kudu Rock Painting Birnin Kudu town lies in
the South of Jigawa State. Bimin Kudu is noted for
the presence of rocks. Fascinating are the ancient
paintings on these rocks. The different paintings
are eloquent information on the styles of the early
settlers in the area.
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Kaduna
State
NOK Village
trip to the Nok Village in Kaduna State launch-
es visitors into physical romance with the so much
talked about culture of the Nok people. The cultures
has been known for over 2,500 years.
The Nok culture is better appreciated appraising
the excavations made by the numerous scholars and
Remarkable for its height, the minaret is said to
have served as a watch tower against advancing attackers.
The minaret which was built for sighting enemies
has been transformed into a sightseeing attraction,
having been declared a national monument.
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Kogi
State
The Iron of Liberty
Lokoja, because of its location near the banks of
River Niger, was an important centre for slave trade
during the era of slavery in Nigeria.
Also
because if its strategic location, Lokoja aroused
a great deal of interest in the European explorers
and missionaries in the early 19th century, and it
soon became a commercial post for European merchants
and missionaries.
Hence,
when the British Government started to wage war against
slave trade, Lokoja became a collection centre for
slaves seized from slave merchants to be consequently
set free.
The spot where such slaves were freed was marked with
a piece of iron pole now referred to as the "Iron
of Liberty". This crusade was championed by the
late Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther.
Confluence
of Rivers Niger and Benue
River Niger remained a marvel to the Europeans until
John and Richard Landers passed through the Confluence
on October 25th 1830, completing the journey that
Mungo Park had started. Rivers Niger and Benue are
two largest rivers in West Africa.
The
two rivers meet at Lokoja forming a Y-shaped structure
and draining Southwards into the Ocean. While River
Niger is brownish in Colour, River Benue is light
green in colour.
Fishing is carried on extensively on the Rivers. The
Inland Water Ways Divisions of the Federal Ministry
of Transport also runs ferry and boat services on
the River.
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Kwara
State
Owu Waterfalls:
The Owu Waterfall is at Owa Kajola, lfelodun Local
Government Area of Kwara State. It is about 120m
above water level. The surrounding is evergreen
while the waters are ice cold.
Pategi Beach:
Pategi Kwara State is located along River Niger
and enjoys a bounteous stretch of sandy beach currently
used by local fishermen. The Regatta pavilion is
constructed on the beach and, together with the
recently constructed regatta complex, Pategi beach
has potentials for great holiday resorts.
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Lagos
State
Maiyegun Beach:
The beach is within the Maiyegun Tourism Zone of Eti
Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State. The Beach
is popular for relaxation spree. The beach hosts the
popular Lekki Sunsplash Musical Concert.
A project to develop about 9000 square hectares of
land around the beach when completed will transform
the beach into a modern resort of international standard.
The
Ancient Town of Badagry:
Agia tree: The site of the fallen tree at Market street,
Badagry was the spot where Christian was first preached
under the tree in 1842. First storey building was
founded in Marina Badagry the first one storey building
in Nigeria was built in 1845 by Rev. Henry Townsend
Slave
Trade Relics:
Relics of the slave trade comprising shackles, locks
are in the custody of the Mobee family at Marina Badagry.
Verekete
Shrine:
A shrine in Badagry where Richard Landerwas tried
before a priest for alleged espionage charges. He
survived after drinking concoction as proof of his
innocence.
First
of pair of Sato Drums: In Badagry are the
first pair of Sato drums brought to Akara Kunmo in
1543 by Tosavi and Whensu his son, from Dahomey (now
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