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34 Places of Interest found in Nigeria

Dukkey Wells
Dukkey Wells

Dukkey Wells

Nature

Bauchi

3

Sightseeing, Learn, Explore nature

History of Dukkey Wells Dukkey Wells was discovered. It is notable as having 139 wells, all of which have interconnecting shafts sank and are between 3-5 metres deep Dukke wells is an amazing proof of the ingenuity of prehistoric human settlers in Bauchi. Consisting of 139 wells which are connected to each other by underground shafts, these wells were used as a water storage system by the setrlers Security/Safety of Dukkey Wells This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Dukkey Wells, here are some helpful things to take along with you: A camera A hat and sunscreen Best Features The wells represent an elaborate water storage system devised by the early man. A disturbance in one of the 139 wells creates ripples in the remaining wells.

Oke Aro Pig Farm
Oke Aro Pig Farm

Oke Aro Pig Farm

Nature

Lagos

3

Sightseeing, Explore nature

Oke Aro farm is Farrow-to-finish operation of about 150 Sows with a yearly turnover of over 2500 pigs, meet a huge number of piggery professionals to get the pork meat, piglets for farms and huge boars for mating. The site is an animal farm that leaves you with a happy ending.

Silicon Hill, Enugu
Silicon Hill, Enugu

Silicon Hill, Enugu

Nature

Enugu

306

Sightseeing, Relaxation, Meet friends, Explore nature

About Silicon Hill, Enugu Silicon Hill, Enugu. Silicon Hill is sometimes referred to as Enugu's Chappal Waddi because it is 300 metres above sea level. It gets its name from the 'Silicon' mineral found here. Security/Safety of Silicon Hill, Enugu This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Silicon Hill, Enugu, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Hiking boots and gear Picnic bag Hat or cap Local guide Camera Compass Best Features Located near the Nkalagu campus of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), the state commission on tourism records a staggering number of visitors who mount this hill for their viewing and climbing pleasure yearly. Writer's Review Whether it’s picnic, a tryst-on-a-cliff magic, wanting to see the beauty of Enugu from an elevated level, or an escape from your busy life, the Silicon Hill has got what you need.

Kanoma Hill
Kanoma Hill

Kanoma Hill

Nature

Qatar

0

Sightseeing, Meet friends, Exercise

About Kanoma Hills Kanoma Hill is approximately 479 metres or 1,571 feet high. It is is located in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. In battle, the hill provided protection to the Kanoma people who lived right on top of the hill. It was a major advantage as it meant the enemy forces had to charge uphill to attack them, while they could easily hide and lay in wait. Kanoma hill is about 34km away from Gusau. History of Kanoma Hills The Kanoma people were 19th century hunters who settled on top of Kanoma hill.  Umaru Nagwamatse – grandson of Usman Dan Fodio, and founder of Kontagora and Gwamatsawa Dynasty – attempted and failed to conquer Kanoma. Such was the protection that Kanoma hill offered and how the Kanoma people used it to their advantage in battle. Safety It is quite a safe location but visitors are advised to be careful when climbing up and down the hill. Things to Do Mountain climbing, sightseeing. What to Bring Before heading to kanoma hills here are some of the things to go along with; a good camera to take beautiful images, hiking boots, water bottle. Best Features The view when climbing the hill is quite amazing it is quite similar to the view when looking out of an aeroplane. Best Time to Visit The best time to visit the hills is during the day when when there is enough light to climb up and down the hill. Most Common Visitors The most common visitors here are; adventurers, hikers, researchers. Why You Should Visit To explore and appreciate the beauty of nature.

Mount Patti
Mount Patti

Mount Patti

Nature

Kogi

4

Sightseeing, Relaxation, Meet friends, Explore nature

History of Mount Patti Mount Patti. The name of this towering natural wonder, 458.3 metres above sea-level, means Mountain in the Nupe Language. Security/Safety of Mount Patti This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Mount Patti, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Mountain Climbing Gear Drinking water Camera to capture the sights and take selfies with Sun Shades and a hat for the heat A local guide or compass Things to do while at Mount Patti Before heading to Mount Patti, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Climb to the peak of the mountain Check out the sight of the Lokoja Confluence from this elevated height Explore the mountains and all its hidden wonders Best Features Known to many as the birthplace of the concept of the Nigeria project, Mount Patti is a major tourist attraction among other natural attractions Lokoja boasts of. Visible from anywhere in the town, it is a plateau of about 1500 feet above sea level with a stretch of about 15 kilometres. Remarkable for its fertile soil, elevated view of the sprawling town and neighboring confluence, distinctive features, and its part in Nigeria's history, it draws tourists to view its magnificence. Prominent of its interesting features is a big Baobab tree that is claimed to be over 100 years old, and Lugard's Rest House. Writer's Review As tempting and exciting as Mount Patti looks, I will recommend only the strong-hearted and those in peak physical health to attempt climbing it. The journey from the mountain foot to its peak averages five kilometres. Going up the plateau is almost as tasking as descending. From the starting point, you pass through a gate where you pay a token to its keepers. The road up the mountain cuts through a mylina tree plantation from where wooden-electric poles are harvested. Midway up, the vegetation pattern begins to change. After an arduous upward journey, you walk into the embrace of an amazing plain. The air on Mount Patti is refreshingly cool and the spot is dizzying, especially at seeing the vast, greenish landscape down, down below. With its serenity, and its surprising good weather and vegetation, it is a peculiar place as evidenced by the absence of mosquitoes despite the lush and grassy environment. It really is a worthwhile experience that everyone who loves adventures should experience. From the top, the scenic plain surroundings of Lokoja, the hinterland, the silent grandeur and the beautiful nature of the confluence of Rivers Niger and Benue can easily be viewed.

Lake Dadin Kowa
Lake Dadin Kowa

Lake Dadin Kowa

Nature

Gombe

7

Swim, Sightseeing, Learn, Explore nature

Chappal Waddi
Chappal Waddi

Chappal Waddi

Nature

Taraba

4

Sightseeing, Play, Learn, Explore nature

About Chappal Waddi Chappal Waddi. Located near the country's border with Cameroon, this is the highest point in Nigeria. Security/Safety of Chappal Waddi This is a very safe location. Don't wander off alone Carry an emergency bag What To Bring Before heading to Chappal Waddi, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Hiking boots and gear Hat or cap Mosquito nets First-Aid box Camera Compass or a local guide A Walkie-Talkie as there is no phone reception here Best Features Located in the Southern sector of the Gashaka Gumti National Park, this is the highest peak in Nigeria at 2,419 meters. Infamously known as 'Mountain of Death', this is the ultimate spot for daredevils and adventure seekers who are interested in thrills and adventure-inducing adrenaline rush. Writer's Review A phenomenally exhilarating climb awaits you from the vast hilly and rugged terrain crossed by leopards and grazed by buffalo to the fabulously lush emerald green jungle inhabited by fascinating primates, Chappal Waddi is truly a feast for your senses.

Dala Hill
Dala Hill

Dala Hill

Nature

Kano

1

Sightseeing, Relaxation, Meet friends, Explore nature

History of Dala Hill Dala Hill. Experience Kano from a higher elevation. Form he top of the hill, you can see much of the city. It is 534 meters high. There are also 999 steps on the hill. In the seventh century, The hill was the settlement of a community that engaged in iron-working Security/Safety of Dala Hill This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Dala Hill, here are some helpful things to take along with you: A camera Best Features Dala hill gives a magnificient view of Kano, with the rooftops giving off a bucolic ambience Writer's Review Dala hill is considered the first settlement of Kano people. Legend has it that the top of the hill serves as a worship ground for the Maguzawa (initial inhabitants of Hausa land). Barbushe, the then chief priest in charge of the ground, is said to be the mediator between the people and Tsumburbura, the goddess to whom they owe reverence. Remarkably, Dala hill still holds some of that awe even now given the fact that the ancient people were not allowed to climb the hill.

Source of the River Ethiope
Source of the River Ethiope

Sightseeing, Relaxation, Meet friends, Learn, Explore nature

History of Source of the River Ethiope Source of the River Ethiope. Believed to be the deepest inland waterway in Africa, the River Ethiope, unlike sources of other rivers, originates from the foot of a giant silk-cotton tree. Security/Safety of Source of the River Ethiope This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Source of the River Ethiope, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Your camera An open mind Best Features The River Ethiope is a river of outstanding beauty. It is home to a great biodiversity of plants and animals. The river provides ecosystem services such as flood control, climate change regulation, recreation, spiritual homage, water supply, food, research and education, medicine, building materials etc to many communities through which it passes. Shrouded in mystery, it has continually attracted tourists from other parts of Nigeria, even foreigners

Lokoja Confluence
Lokoja Confluence

Lokoja Confluence

Nature

Kogi

7

Sightseeing, Relaxation, Meet friends, Explore nature

History of Lokoja Confluence Lokoja Confluence. Looking for a town that boasts of hills, a plateau, two rivers and a confluence? Lokoja is where you need to be. Security/Safety of Lokoja Confluence This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Lokoja Confluence, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Camera to capture the sights and take selfies with Best Features Nigeria's longest river, the River Niger meets the Benue River here at a point that forms the Y-shape that is seen on a map of the country. An amazing sight, one of the best places to see this natural feature is the famed Mount Patti. There is one distinguishing feature that is easily prominent when viewed from this elevated position – their colors can be easily seen. Whereas the River Niger water appears muddy, that of the Benue appears light blue in color. It is claimed that it was here, filled with the beauty of the two great rivers and its confluence, that the Lady Flora Shaw had the idea to name the country Nigeria after the River Niger. Writer's Review The confluence is the greatest landmark associated with Lokoja, and for right reasons. The grandness of the confluence and the rivers hints one of the mysterious and incredible force of nature in her wildness and beauty. The confluence can only be accessed by water, and tourists can enjoy a boat ride along it for a fee of about N10,000.