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Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by afolayangs(m): 8:08am On Feb 13, 2015
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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Gashaki-Gumpti National Park

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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

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

10. Isaac Boro Garden Park

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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.

11. The Tinapa Free Zone & 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

12. Osun-Osogbo Grove



This is the only tourist destination in Nigeria that has sacred shrines, sanctuaries, sculptures and art works that are created in the honour of the goddess of fertility, Osun. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated along the Oshun River.

Location: Oshogbo, Osun State

13. The Emotan Statue

Located opposite the Oba market in Benin City- Emotan Statue stands majestically, clad in her traditional wrapper and a headgear that is associated with royalty in the Benin Kingdom.

Location: Benin, Edo State

14. The Royal Palace Of Oba Of Benin

The royal palace of the Oba of Benin is a UNESCO listed heritage site, centrally located near the King’s Square. It holds a huge collection of sculptural pieces of a lot of Benin Obas in bronze, ancestral shrines and ivory.

Location: Benin, Edo State

15. Sukur Cultural Landscape


Madageli- is the home of the Sukur cultural landscape is populated with traditional cemeteries and ritual terraced areas. Blessed with lush avifauna and situated on top of the Mandara Mountains. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Location: Madageli, Adamawa State

16. Queen Amina’s Wall

In the city of Zazzau (Zaria) was built well-fortified walls to protect the ancient city by Queen Amina of Zaria, who is renowned for her wise military exploits and strategies so many years. This wall still stands majestically in the modern city of Zaria.

Location: Zaria, Kaduna State

17. Surame Cultural Landscape



When it comes to the wonders of human creativity, ingenuity and civilization, Surame cultural landscape makes that possible. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has walls made of huge stones and a palace for the village chief; Hidi.

Location: Surame, Sokoto State

18. Oban Hills, Cross River State

Korup National Park of Cameroon shares a border with the Oban Hills. Home to a lot of wildlife and plants; and this is one of the few places on earth you can find the Xavier’s Green Bull the Cassin’s Hawk eagle, Crested Guinea fowl, Bat Hawk and over 400 Chimpanzees lives here.

Location: Oban,Cross River State

19. Oke-Idanre Hill



A visit to the Oke-Idanre Hill gives a tourist access to a lot of spectacular valleys that are interspersed with inselbelgs and high plain about the sea level. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has Omi Aopara; the thunder water, Agbooogun foot print, burial grounds, shrines and the Owa’s palace.

Location: Oke-Idanre, Ondo State

20. Ogbunike Caves, Enugu State



Ogbunike Caves make an idea tourists destination. These caves are closely associated with historical and spiritual significance. There are 317 steps that need to be used to descend down to the caves. It is a UNESCO Heritage Site.

Location: Ogbunike, Anambra State

21. Ancient Kano City Walls



There are much more to the beautiful medieval city of Kano when you see the impressive ancient Kano walls (listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites’ tentative list) . This 14km radius earth monument has a spiritual, cultural and historical significance. It is associated with the Emir’s Palace.

Location: Kano, Kano State

22. Coconut Beach

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No place tells the story of tourism fused with history like Badagry. It has breathtaking and beautiful ocean views, a perfect place for relaxation. 20 miles before you get to the Republic of Benin lies Coconut beach, and it is surrounded by a lot of coconut trees.

Location: Badagry, Lagos State

23. Bar Beach



If you are looking for a beach without plants or even coconut trees, Lagos Bar Beach should be your destination. Located close to the center of the magnificent Victoria Island and it is open to the public. The cool breeze from the ocean and the ocean side walk can be thrilling. Not forgetting the occasional parties and events that take place here.

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

24. Millennium Park



The Millennium Park is the largest public park in the capital city of Abuja. It is situated in the Maitama district. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom was the one who inaugurated the park that has become kids’ paradise and a relaxation haven.

Location: Maitama, Abuja

25. Nana Living History Museum

The magnificent national monument of the Nana Living History Museum is situated in Koko in Warri, a museum that was built by a powerful 19th century business man, Chief Nana Olomu Ebrohimi.

Location: Warri, Delta State

26. The Ancient Nok Settlement


All over the world, the antiquities from the Ancient Nok Settlement are seen in galleries and museums. This little archaeologists’ haven is located in Jaba Local government. It was here that the Terracotta figurine was discovered in the world.

Location: Jaba , Kaduna State

27. New Afrika Shrine



When you feel like getting lost in music from the legendary Fela’s family,the New Afrika Shrine is where you should visit. This is the replacement of the original Shrine that was burnt down. A cover charge of N500 is collected. It is located in Adeleye Street, Ikeja.

Location: Ikeja, Lagos State

28. Abuja Arts And Crafts Village



Abuja Arts and Crafts Village is located at the Central Business District in Abuja , behind the Silverbird Cinema. There are lots of artefacts and handicrafts here for visitors to see and even buy.

Location: Abuja

29. Kainji National Park



Kainji National Park was established in1978 which has 3 distinct sectors, the Borgu Game Reserve, the Zugurma Game Reserve and the Kainji Lake where fishing is prohibited. It is situated in Kwara and Niger State.

Location: Niger State

30. Yankari National Park



In Bauchi State is the 2,244 km2 Yankari National Park; a home to wildlife in the state’s South-Central part. It houses a lot of natural warm water springs and it is the one of West Africa’s eco-destinations.

Location: Bauchi State

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Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by afolayangs(m): 8:16am On Feb 13, 2015
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Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by Funjosh(m): 6:58am On Feb 14, 2015
This is cool.

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Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by mrsage(m): 5:51pm On Feb 14, 2015
Nigeria. Land flowing with milk and honey

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Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by chukxie(m): 6:09am On Feb 15, 2015
Beautiful! It's no secret that Nigeria has a lot of tourist attractions capable of putting Nigeria on the map of famous tourist destinations in Africa and the world at large. The problem is our tourism industry is almost non - existent because the Nigerian government isn't doing enough to promote local and international tourism.

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Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by Ishilove: 12:47pm On Apr 21, 2015
Any list without Olumo Rock and Ikogosi Warm Springs is incomplete.

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Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by sukkot: 12:49pm On Apr 21, 2015
best tourist spot for me is my backyard with chilled orijin and suya

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Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by efilefun(m): 12:50pm On Apr 21, 2015
nice
Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by Nobody: 12:50pm On Apr 21, 2015
Ibeno beach in AkwaIbom is a must visit for me.

Meanwhile, your list is incomplete without Ikogosi and Erin Ijesha falls.

Even Idanre hills is not there.

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Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by Ozigbondu(m): 12:50pm On Apr 21, 2015
Ogbunike cave is not in Enugu it is in Anambra state what of zuma rock

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Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by SenatorM(m): 12:51pm On Apr 21, 2015
Beautiful sha..
Buh where is Abraka beach Resort, Delta State
Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by killercute16(m): 12:51pm On Apr 21, 2015
These place are totally awesome especially cross-river......Am getting a 6months holiday twice a year.
Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by Yemzie(m): 12:51pm On Apr 21, 2015
partiality!

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Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by Atmmachine(m): 12:51pm On Apr 21, 2015
What am i gonna do when i get there ??


[size=90pt]SEE TREES & HORSES ??[/size]

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Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by steffans(m): 12:51pm On Apr 21, 2015
Lovely pictures
Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by oluwafemi113(m): 12:52pm On Apr 21, 2015
Lovely
Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by Icerex(m): 12:52pm On Apr 21, 2015
Nigeria.... the Land I saw in ma Mother's womb.... me likey.....
Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by rudebouy: 12:52pm On Apr 21, 2015
Pls take Port harcourt tourist beach off dat list. I live in ph and dat place is a mess.

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Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by cyberdurable(m): 12:52pm On Apr 21, 2015
I was here Biko...
Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by naijainfogalery: 12:52pm On Apr 21, 2015
Lovely pictiures

Our government should take this tourism thing serious ,

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Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by omenka(m): 12:52pm On Apr 21, 2015
Not so impressed I must confess.

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Re: Tourism In Nigeria - Top 30 Exciting Destinations by UnknownT: 12:53pm On Apr 21, 2015
There used to be Sambisa Forest till Boko Haram took over it

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