Gashaka-Gumti National Park
Gashaka, Taraba State
Nigeria's largest national park, covering montane forest and grassland on the Cameroon border.
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Visiting information
- Address
- Gashaka, Taraba State
- Opening information
- Opening times are not published by a source we can verify. Confirm locally before visiting.
- Accessibility
- Accessibility information has not been verified for this place.
- Suggested time
- 2–3 hours
About this place
Gashaka-Gumti National Park covers roughly 6,700 square kilometres across Taraba and Adamawa States. Its terrain rises to Chappal Waddi, one of the highest points in Nigeria, and it supports chimpanzees and extensive birdlife.
District profile
Gashaka
Gashaka is a mountainous district on the Cameroon border containing Nigeria's largest national park.
Why stay here: Gashaka-Gumti spans montane forest, grassland and river valleys.
Atmosphere: Wild, high and very sparsely settled.
Access is from Jalingo or Serti; a park-arranged vehicle and guide are essential.
Airport journey
- Arrival airportYola Airport (YOL) or Jalingo airstrip
- Travel timeSeveral hours by road to Serti and the park
- Recommended routeJalingo → Bali → Serti → Gashaka-Gumti
- Traffic informationNot verified, confirm locally before you travel.
- Ride hailing optionsNot available.
- Hotel airport pickupPark-arranged vehicles are the practical option.
Nearby attractions
More to explore around Gashaka and the wider Taraba State.
Mambilla Plateau Mambilla PlateauNigeria's highest plateau, a cool highland landscape of grassland, tea estates and escarpments. Half a day
Chappal Waddi (Gangirwal) Taraba StateNigeria's highest point at 2,419 metres, on the Cameroon border at the edge of Gashaka-Gumti. Half a day
Kashimbila Dam Taraba StateA multipurpose dam and reservoir near Kashimbila in Takum Local Government Area. 1–2 hours
Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve Mambilla PlateauA montane forest reserve on the Mambilla Plateau managed with the Nigerian Montane Forest Project. A full day or more
Recommended district
Gashaka
Gashaka-Gumti spans montane forest, grassland and river valleys.
Plan the rest of your visit
Build an itinerary around this district, or check what Nigeria requires for entry before you travel.
Sources and verification
Status: Reviewed. Last reviewed 2026-08-01.
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