The most populated country in Africa, Nigeria has become an untapped tourist paradise with long stretches of exotic beaches, lush mountains, well preserved tradition and culture and enchanting tourist attractions.

From the spiritual shines to the ancient cities of the north, from the river deltas to the Yoruba kingdoms, the Ibo’s stunning environments and among many simply pure sceneries; Nigeria leaves every visitor breathing hard with suspense and excitement. We present to you 30 top attractions in Nigeria:

1. The Ibeno Beach.
A blissful destination for tourists stretched over 245km on a sand bank in Ibeno lies the Ibeno Beach, a little haven for leisure seekers. The roaring waves, spots for sunbathing, unpolluted foliage of the mangrove forest, cool breeze from the water and a lush surrounding give this destination an unimaginable allure for tourists.
Location: Ibeno, Akwa Ibom State


Ibeno Beach

2. Obudu Mountain Resort.
Above the sea level on the Oshie Ridge of the famous Sankwala Mountains sits majestically the Obudu Mountain Resort. The temperate climate, breathtaking views, idyllic tranquility and beautiful scenery has made this resort one of the famous tourists’ sites in Nigeria.
Location: Obudu, Cross River State.


Obudu Mountain Resort.

3. Ngwo Pine Forest.
The unique forest dynasty that is found in Ngwo Pine is a huge draw for visitors, romantically set by Mother Nature with sharp twists for adventure seekers, beautifully set pine trees and gently flowing stream for lovers, and the loud splashing of the waters inside the dark cleft inside a cave would blow off one’s imagination.
Location: Ngwo, Enugu State


Ngwo Pine Forest.

4. Awhum Waterfall.
Awhum boasts of numerous immaculate lakes, waterfall and a monastery. The waterfall forms beautiful scenery where water cascades over its top forming a stream, which has become a religious tourist site. It is close to the Awhum Monastery.
Location: Awhum, Enugu State.


Awhum Waterfall.




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5. Arochukwu Long Juju Slave Route.
The sacred altar, a six foot gully that takes people to the temple and the waterfall in Arochukwu Long Juju Slave route, beg tourists to explore the shrine of Ibn Ukpabi and the cult momument of Kamula.
Location: Arochukwu, Abia State.

6. The Giant Footprint of Ukhuse Oke.
In a sacred grove where prehistory meets the modern, between a village called Ukhuse-oke and Ukhuseosi lies this distinct footprints of a prehistoric giant that are embedded permanently on flat granite rocks.
Location: Owan, Edo State


The Giant Footprint of Ukhuse Oke.

7. Port Harcourt Tourist Beach.
If you are looking for a destination where you can run away from the bustling life of a city; one that is built on an artificial sand beach, Port Harcourt Tourist Beach is where you should be. It is a leisure hub along Kolabi Creek.
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State.


Port Harcourt Tourist Beach.

8. Gashaki-Gumpti National Park.
A national park that offers a fascinating insight into life in medieval times in Nigeria is the Gashaki-Gumpti National Park. It is located within the Chappal Wadi, Mountain, Chappal Hendu and the Mountain of Wind. It is Nigeria’s largest and most diverse National Park.
Location: Gashaki-Gumpti, Taraba State


Gashaki-Gumpti National Park.

9. Alok Ikom Monoliths.
300 carved stones standing upright in circles, facing each others in groups with images and texts inscribed on the monoliths are how you would see Alok Ikom Monoliths (UNESCO World Heritage Site) that are in form of a phallus.
Location: Ikom, Cross River State.


Alok Ikom Monoliths.

10. Isaac Boro Garden Park.
Isaac Boro Garden Park is situated opposite the Mile One Bridge along the Old GRA in Port Harcourt. Today, it has become a tourist location where baseball and softball are played and a center for trade fairs and live entertainment. The tomb of Major Isaac Boro, a soldier killed in the Nigeria Civil War lies here.

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Isaac Boro Garden Park.

11. Tinapa Freezone and Resort.
The charm of Calabar mingled with the taste of its rich culture gives Tinapa Free Zone & Resort that magnificent scenario that mesmerizes tourists. It has 860,000 sq ft lettable retail space, an entertainment strip that houses a digital cinema, restaurants, a mini amphitheater, casino, and children’s arcade, a Studio Tinapa for Nollywood, a night club and pubs. Visit: Tinapa Free Zone and Resort
Location: Calabar, Cross River State


Tinapa Freezone and Resort.

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[b]8. Gashaki-Gumpti National Park.
A national park that offers a fascinating insight into life in medieval times in Nigeria is the Gashaki-Gumpti National Park. It is located within the Chappal Wadi, Mountain, Chappal Hendu and the Mountain of Wind. It is Nigeria’s largest and most diverse National Park.
Location: Gashaki-Gumpti, Taraba State


Op, if i give yu free ticket to Gashaka Gumpti you go collect ? ? ?



By the way is it stil in operation wit bokoboys evriwer?

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Yeah. It's still very much operational.

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This is not ibeno beach o! I lived in that area for 8 cool years. The beach is ok but can do better. That pic is definitely misleading

10. Sambisa forest .

Tinapa looks nice

Incase

Tinapa.. Dead zone.. Don't bother going there.

Obudu.. Was in the early stages of rundown when I visited years back. Good thing is that is does not need facilities to blow your mind. It truly is the most beautiful place I have visited in Nigeria. Quite expensive though.

Isaac Boro Park.. Fhucking deadass place.. Filled with charlatans and thugs. Don't bother going there..


Port Harcourt Tourist Beach... Go where? It used to be the bomb when we were kids.. I took my younglings to Port harcourt tourist beach and it was trash now. Deadass zone. It has the potential to be great though. I believe I have photos from my visit there somewhere on Nairaland..

Dubai is better

Cool sites

let them come to the ancient city that has been kept ancient.....



Benin City.

Nigeria is beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!...

Wow beautiful, I 'd love to be there

wow they are so romantic me and my GF must visit must visit 1 someday

Beautiful Nigeria!!

I was in Tinapa last year and was disappointed. So dry.

Nice one! But we can still make Nigeria better! GEJ till 2019

God bless Nigeria and all its inhabitants

alright

Jarus:
I was in Tinapa last year and was disappointed. So dry.

Dead zone indeed.

What a beautiful place to enjoy yourself God bless Nigeria! Nice job OP.

Dat ibeno pishure is not looking like wat I saw sha wen I went to akwa-ibom



#jessaying

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