Six places in Nigeria that will make you feel you are on a different planet

Nigeria, an African country on the Gulf of Guinea is endowed with numerous natural sites and animal reserves.

Unquestionably, Nigeria's cultural diversity, natural beauty, islands, beaches, cuisines, and ethnic diversity make it a special place to visit.

This article casts the spotlight on six tourist sites that will make you feel you are in a different place other than Nigeria.

1. Agbokim water falls

Agbokim waterfall is situated in Etung local government area of Cross River State, about 17 kilometers (10 miles) from the small town of Ikom.

The Agbokim waterfall is particularly notable for its numerous nearby streams that tumble down to create a captivating cascade of water that flows to a lovely pool.

The journey to the waterfall is strenuous but worthwhile because it is surrounded by rocky hills and valleys.



2. Mangrove forest, Yankari Game Reserve

The Savannah provides a favorable setting for this park's priceless animals to flourish and for tourists to appreciate a different aspect of nature.

Yankari National Park was initially created as a game reserve but quickly grew to take on its current role as a prominent tourist attraction in Nigeria.

It is one of the few destinations in West Africa that provides and preserves a natural habitat for wildlife to inhabit, and thus it largely appeals to eco-tourists.



3. Obudu Mountain Resort

One of the greatest and most spectacular tourist sites in Africa is Obudu Mountain Resort. With its attractive natural endowment to be explored, it is a tourist haven.

Due to its high altitude, it has a temperate temperature and is situated in the Cross River State highlands.

Obudu is one of the best and most beautiful tourist spots in the world right now. Located deep within Cross River State's tropical rainforest, this site offers exquisite peace and splendor.



4. Zuma Rock

Zuma Rock is a sizable natural monolith, or inselberg, an igneous intrusion composed of gabbro and granodiorite, in Niger State, Nigeria.

The 100 naira note has an image of Zuma Rock. During intertribal conflicts, the Gbagyi people used it as a defensive retreat from encroaching neighboring tribes. By the standards of Nigerian terrain, Zuma Rock is extraordinarily tall.



5. River Niger and Benue

The longest rivers in West Africa are the Niger and the Benue. A young Scottish doctor named Mungo Park discovered the source of River Niger around 1796.

The Lander brothers, Richard and John continued further exploration when they discovered the 'Y' shape confluence of the Niger and Benue river flowing southwards into the Atlantic Ocean. The 'Y' shape is symbolized in Nigeria's Coat of Arms.



6. Aso Rock

In the center of Nigeria's capital city, Abuja stands the 400-meter-tall monolith known as Aso Rock, which translates to "Victorious Rock". It is one of the most recognizable sites in the city.

The rock is surrounded by the most important buildings in Nigeria; the official residence and office of the President of Nigeria, Aso Villa, The National Assembly and the Supreme Court of Nigeria.



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