The Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a sovereign country in West Africa bordering Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west.
Nigerian tourism focuses more on events such as traditional festivals and carnivals due to the diversified ethnic groups. There are natural attractions such as waterfalls, savannah, rain forests among others.
If you are looking to visit the country soon, here are the best places for you to visit.
Obudu Cattle Ranch
Obudu Mountain Resort also known as Obudu Cattle Ranch is one of Africa’s finest and most interesting and spectacular tourist destinations.
The resort is located in the highlands and deep tropical forests of Cross River State with a temperate climate at about 45 miles from the border with Cameroon.
The resort is a mixture of adventure and tranquility. It features a water park with a water slide and a swimming pool, a golf course, night-time bonfires, and horseback riding.
Tinapa Business & Leisure Resort
Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort is located near Calabar Free Trade Zone, it has top-notch facilities for wholesale and retail trade as well as entertainment and leisure.
An entertainment strip contains a casino, digital cinema, children’s arcade, restaurants, a mini-amphitheater, a night club, and pubs. There is an artificial tidal lake that feeds from the Calabar River, a Water Park / Leisure Land, and parking Space for 4,000 cars.
The business facilities include an open exhibition area for trade exhibitions and other events, and a movie production studio commonly called Tinapa Studios. There is a 243-room international three-star Hotel. The resort also has a truck terminal, and it is powered by an independent power plant
Yankari Games Reserve
The Yankari Games Reserve is a large wildlife park located in the south-central part of Bauchi State, in northeastern Nigeria.
It covers an area of about 2,244 square kilometres and is home to several natural warm water springs, as well as a wide variety of flora and fauna.
Children will be tickled at the sight of baboons, hippos, elephants, and other 50 species of wildlife including a variety of fishes and birds.
Yankari also has outdoor and indoor sports facilities and suitable accommodation.
Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort
The Ikogosi Warm Springs is a tourist attraction located at Ikogosi, a town in Ekiti State, southwestern Nigeria. Flowing abreast the warm spring is another cold spring that meets the warm spring at a confluence, each maintaining its thermal properties.
These attributes make the spring a tourist attraction in Nigeria. The research suggested that the warm spring has a temperature of about 70oC at the source and 37oC at the confluence.
The Benin City National Museum
The Benin City National Museum is a national museum in Benin City, Nigeria. located in the city centre on King’s Square.
The museum has a significant number of artifacts related to the Benin Empire such as terracotta, bronze figures, and cast iron pieces. It also has ancient art related to the early times.
