Rayfield Resort
Jos South, Plateau State
Lakeside resort on the old mining ponds south of Jos, known for boating, horse riding and quiet lawns.
Visiting information
- Address
- Jos South, Plateau State
- Opening information
- Open daily; separate charges apply for boating and horse riding.
- Accessibility
- Lawns and lakeside paths are mostly level; some shoreline sections are uneven.
- Suggested time
- Half a day
About this place
Rayfield sits on water left behind by decades of tin mining, now settled into deep green ponds fringed with trees. The resort offers boat rides, horse riding along the shore, gardens for picnics and a slow pace that draws Jos families out at weekends. The mild highland climate makes it comfortable for most of the year.
District profile
Jos South
Jos South covers Bukuru and the lake country immediately below the city, shaped by decades of tin mining that left behind pools and reclaimed ponds.
Why stay here: It is where the Plateau's lakeside resort life sits, a short drive from the museums of Jos North.
Atmosphere: Open, watery and relaxed at weekends.
Twenty to thirty minutes by road from central Jos; hire a car or take a local taxi.
Airport journey
- Arrival airportYakubu Gowon Airport (JOS), Heipang
- Travel time45–60 minutes to central Jos
- Recommended routeHeipang → Bukuru → Jos city centre
- Traffic informationLight.
- Ride hailing optionsLimited; local taxis are the norm.
- Hotel airport pickupArrange a car through your accommodation.
Nearby attractions
More to explore around Jos South and the wider Plateau State.
National Museum Jos Jos NorthHome to one of Nigeria's finest archaeological collections, showcasing Nok terracotta sculptures and Plateau's cultural heritage. 1.5–2 hours
Jos Wildlife Park Jos NorthOne of Nigeria's oldest wildlife parks, with lions, hyenas, monkeys, antelopes, reptiles and shaded picnic grounds. 2–3 hours
Solomon Lar Amusement Park Jos NorthFamily recreation park in central Jos with gardens, rides and open leisure grounds. 2–3 hours
Nok Cultural Heritage Jos NorthThe story of the ancient Nok civilisation, told through Plateau's museum collections and archaeological record. 1.5–2 hours
Shere Hills Jos EastA granite range east of Jos, among the highest ground in Nigeria, with hiking routes and long panoramic views. Half a day
Assop Falls RiyomPlateau's best-known waterfall, dropping beside the Jos–Abuja highway into a rock-walled pool. 2–3 hours
Riyom Rock Formation RiyomA balancing stack of granite boulders beside the Jos–Abuja road, and one of Nigeria's most photographed natural landmarks. Half a day
Kurra Falls Barkin LadiA quiet waterfall and reservoir landscape in Barkin Ladi, long associated with the Plateau's early hydro scheme. 2–3 hours
Recommended district
Jos South
It is where the Plateau's lakeside resort life sits, a short drive from the museums of Jos North.
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Sources and verification
Status: Under Review. Last reviewed 2026-08-06.
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