Abuja city gate beside a rocky hill and highway interchange in Nigeria

Attractions in Nigeria

Places worth your time in Nigeria, each one checked against a named source.

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154 attractions found in Nigeria · Showing 1–16 of 154

Ibini Ukpabi (Long Juju of Arochukwu), Arochukwu, Abia StateCulture, Heritage & Family

Ibini Ukpabi (Long Juju of Arochukwu)

Arochukwu · Abia State

The historic oracle shrine and cave complex at Arochukwu, central to Aro history and to the slave trade.

1–2 hours

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Mount Patti, Lokoja, Kogi StateNature & Wildlife

Mount Patti

Lokoja · Kogi State

A flat-topped hill above Lokoja with wide views over the Niger valley.

1–2 hours

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Kwatarkwashi Rock, Zamfara State, Zamfara StateAdventure & Beaches

Kwatarkwashi Rock

Zamfara State · Zamfara State

A large rock formation in the Kwatarkwashi area of Zamfara State.

1–2 hours

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Gusau Dam, Gusau, Zamfara StateNature & Wildlife

Gusau Dam

Gusau · Zamfara State

A dam and reservoir serving the Gusau area.

1–2 hours

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Ox-Bow Lake, Yenagoa, Yenagoa, Bayelsa StateNature & Wildlife

Ox-Bow Lake, Yenagoa

Yenagoa · Bayelsa State

A crescent-shaped lake and waterfront recreation area in the state capital.

Half a day

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Lake Efi, Bayelsa State, Bayelsa StateNature & Wildlife

Lake Efi

Bayelsa State · Bayelsa State

A natural lake at Sabagreia in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, known for its annual fishing festival.

Half a day

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Kashimbila Dam, Taraba State, Taraba StateNature & Wildlife

Kashimbila Dam

Taraba State · Taraba State

A multipurpose dam and reservoir near Kashimbila in Takum Local Government Area.

1–2 hours

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Okomu National Park, Okomu, Edo StateNature & Wildlife

Okomu National Park

Okomu · Edo State

Rainforest park west of Benin City with white-throated monkey, forest elephant and a canopy walkway through tall closed-canopy forest.

2–3 hours

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Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve, Mambilla Plateau, Taraba StateNature & Wildlife

Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve

Mambilla Plateau · Taraba State

A montane forest reserve on the Mambilla Plateau managed with the Nigerian Montane Forest Project.

A full day or more

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Ise Lake, Edo State, Edo StateNature & Wildlife

Ise Lake

Edo State · Edo State

A freshwater lake in Esan country associated with community fishing custom.

Half a day

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Sobi Hill, Ilorin, Kwara StateAdventure & Beaches

Sobi Hill

Ilorin · Kwara State

A prominent hill on the edge of Ilorin, climbed for views over the city.

1–2 hours

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Unwana Beach, Afikpo, Ebonyi StateAdventure & Beaches

Unwana Beach

Afikpo · Ebonyi State

A quieter river beach near Unwana with sandbars and fishing activity along the Cross River.

Half a day

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Somorika Hills, Edo State, Edo StateNature & Wildlife

Somorika Hills

Edo State · Edo State

Granite outcrops in Akoko-Edo where dwellings are built against and between large boulders.

Half a day

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Orole Hill, Ekiti State, Ekiti StateNature & Wildlife

Orole Hill

Ekiti State · Ekiti State

A rocky hill above Ikole-Ekiti with a walking route to the summit.

Half a day

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Uburu Salt Lake, Uburu, Ebonyi StateNature & Wildlife

Uburu Salt Lake

Uburu · Ebonyi State

A saline lake where salt has been drawn by local women for generations, part of the salt tradition that gives Ebonyi its 'Salt of the Nation' name.

Half a day

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Kainji Lake National Park, Niger State, Niger StateNature & Wildlife

Kainji Lake National Park

Niger State · Niger State

Nigeria's oldest national park, covering the Borgu and Zugurma sectors around Kainji Lake.

1–2 hours

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