A Trip To Chad Basin National Park, Abuja.

The Chad Basin National Park in Abuja is a combination of the former Chingurmi-Dugoma Game Reserve, Gorgoram and Zurgun Baneri Forest Reserves, and Bulature Oasis. The total land area is about 2,258 km².

The park serves an important purpose for fishermen, farmers, and grazers.

The Chingurmi-Dugoma sector has flood-plain wetlands that attract waterbirds such as; Guinea Fowl, Black-crowned Crane, Demoiselle Crane, Arabian Bustard, Aviles bustard, African-collared Dove, Yellow-breasted Barbet, Black-scrub Robin, Chestnut-bellied Starling, Sudan-Golden Sparrow, White Stork, and other wildlife.

Entrance Fee: Free

Address: P.M.B 1026, Maiduguri, Borno State, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria.

Contact Number: +234 (0)76 234120

Gorgoram and Zurgun Baneri sector is the Dagona Waterfowl Sanctuary. It serves as a significant home to migratory birds that escape the harsh European winter.

Things To Take Along To Chad Basin National Park.

• Camera
• Cash
• Sunglasses
• Comfortable hiking shoes.

The Balatura Oasis has a series of swampy valleys separated by scenic sand dunes. The valleys contain rich deposits of potash. It serves as home to rare desert wildlife like Giraffe, Ostrich, Red-fronted Gazelle, Jackals, Mongoose, Giant Tortoise, Porcupines, etc.

Things To Do At The Park

If you are a lover of animals or an adventurer, Chad Basin National Park is a place to be. Here are the following things to do at the park:

• See animals such as Giraffes, Ostriches, Hippopotamus, Crocodile, clawless Otter, and more.
• Visit the several fishing villages around the area.
• Take pictures.
• Enjoy the sights of sand dunes at Bula Tura.
• Go boating
• Go birdwatching.

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