Pandam Wildlife Park
ABOUT
Pandam Wildlife Park in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State is one of the largest game reserves in Nigeria. It was designated in 1972 by the then Military Governor of Benue-Plateau, Joseph Gomwalk, of blessed memory. The Park covers a land mass of about 224sq Km of untouched savanna wetlands and forest and is home to many species of wild animals, including antelopes, shy duikers, warthogs and monkeys living in the natural environment. Apart from these, hippopotamus and the rare African manatee are found inside the freshwater of Pandam Lake. It is indeed an interesting sight for tourists who would like to see the brilliantly colored parrots and other rare bird species in the park. The park has over the years provided a place for visitors to learn about the beauty of nature and enjoy the natural environment. Parks such as the one in Pandam exist to ensure that pleasure seekers, now and in the future, are able to experience for themselves their country’s rich natural heritage.
SERVICES
The Services rendered in Pandam Game Reserve and Wild Park are; Picnic with family and friends, Game viewing, Canoeing.
BEST FEATURES
This is one of the most important wildlife conservation sites in Nigeria. They offer the following features Picnic with family and friends, Game viewing, Canoeing.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
It can be visited at any time of the year
WHO CAN VISIT
Historians, Tourists
SAFETY
It is a safe location
Ways Of Travel
Largely by car, The usage of commercial tricycles as well as commercial bikes is encouraged for easy movement as well.
Reason To Recommend Place
The most striking feature includes the Pandam Lake and sounds of noisy birds hidden in tall trees. The sight of monkeys and baboons moving freely with their young ones is another sight to behold, even though their scepticism makes them stare at humans from a safe distance. There are people who go there because of the rawness of the place. Adventure taking has to do with risk, and there are some who even camp there in the forest and spend the night.
Reason For Loving Place
The park is documented to be Plateau’s largest forest area parked with animals and protects 224sq km of unspoiled savannah wetlands and forest. Authorities say it is also home to many species of animals living in their natural habitat such as the roan antelope, shy duikers, warthogs and a variety of birds and monkeys, while the hippopotamus and the rare African manatee are said to be found in the Pandam Lake.
What To Bring
["Cash","Camera","Binoculars","Sun glasses or hat for the sunny day"]
