Crossriver National Park

Cross River National Park is a home to 199 mammals, 63 frogs and toads, 20reptiles, 380 birds, 48 fishes and 950 butterfly species. The park is enclosed in a humid tropical rain forest that covers the Northern and Central Calabar.
The park is being run in 2 divisions, with the Okwangwo Division being in the North and the Oban Division in the south. Oban Division is the larger of the two divisions and is about 3000sq km in size with very high biodiversity concentration.
The park is biologically very varied, and is host to species of plants and animals that are almost certainly undiscovered. Rare species of Baboon, Gorillas and Leopards dwell in the Cross River National Park – making it one of the ultimate tourist destinations for those looking for where to see wildlife in Nigeria. Other striking animals such as Buffaloes, Wild Pigs, Forest Elephants, Antelopes, Chimpanzees, Manatees and other monkeys can also be found in this park. Lovers of wildlife in Calabar would certainly adore this park.