Edumanom Forest Reserve
About Edumanom Forest Reserve
Edumanom Forest Reserve is home to some of the last chimpanzees in Nigeria. It covers part of the old Nembe Kingdom, now divided into the Nembe and Brass local government areas, in Bayelsa State.Edumanom Forest Reserve can be visited by tourists and historians.
Edumanom Forest Reserve is a freshwater swamp forest with an area of 9,324 hectares. It is known to be home to the endemic Sclater’s guenon, olive colobus and Niger Delta red colobus. If you are a lover of nature, you will love a trip to this forest reserve. Visitors can gain access to the forest through the creeks and along oil pipelines.The forest is known for its wildlife and exotic plants.
Services
There are no services rendered here as the forest is not properly managed.
Best features
Edumanom Forest Reserve has a very beautiful green environment.
Who Can Visit?
Edumanom Forest Reserve can be visited by tourists and historians.Best Time To Visit
Edumanom Forest Reserve can be visited at anytime of the year.
Safety
Edumanom Forest Reserve is not safe at night as there are no security agents around the forest. One has to be extra careful as there are periodic flooding in the area during the rainy season.
Ways Of Travel
By car, motorbike and watercraft
Reason To Recommend Place
The habitat has been degraded by oil-industry and logging operations. Although there are relatively few roads in the region, visitors can gain access to the forest through the creeks and along oil pipelines. The forest is known for its wildlife and exotic plants. So if you want to get up close and personal with nature and wildlife, ask a tour guide to take you to this destination.
Type Of People Who Visit
Tourists, lovers of nature, wildlife photographers, mountain hikers
What To Bring
["Camera to capture the sights of your visit.","Compass.","Mosquito repellents.","Jungle boots."]
Reason For Loving Place
Its a place with the full grandeur of nature
