Mambilla Plateau
The journey to the Mambilla Plateau starts with a snake like road from the foot of the mountain to the top which is about a 25 to 30 minutes drive where you start enjoying Nigeria’s highest plateau.
With an altitude of 18300 meters above sea level, Mambila Plateau is the highest grassland plateau with a particular mountain close to the Cameroon border which is about 2400 meters above sea level. The weather here is accommodating just like the people of the Mambilla Plateau, welcoming and hospitable. The plateau is made up of rolling hills, plain background flora and fauna. It has a lot of scenic view to behold. While watching the mountain chain and curve valleys you will have a breath of fresh air that you can’t find in any part of Nigeria. Animals like cows, goats, sheep and other rare birds thrives on the Plateau.
Other tourist highlights in this place are the mountain chain, the plain green view, magnificent water fall, The famous cave in Mbamnga, Ndumyaji Cave, the rock with a giant foot print of an ancient warrior at Kabri,the rock with a horse foot print at Hienary,the historic site of the ancient black smith. The Mambilla Plateau is richly blessed with agriculture. It is a common sight to see crops such as  Banana, Plantain, Pineapple, yellow pepper, Kola nut, Red & White Carrots, Peas, Cassava, cocoa yam, Sweet potatoes, Irish Potatoes, Coffee Arabica, and lot of fruits. Rear species of birds and trees which have attracted lots of researchers from around the world are noticeable too. You wouldn’t want to miss a trip to Mambila Plateau when next you are in Plateau State.
