Gashaka-Gumti National Park

There are few other places in the world that contain such spectacular scenery and such diverse wildlife the hidden Gashaka-Gumti National Park has to offer. It is no doubts one of the continent’s best kept secrets.
The park’s name is derived from two of the region’s oldest and most historic settlements: Gashaka village in Taraba State, and Gumti village in Adamawa State. It is located North East of Nigeria and adjacent to the cameroon border.

No roads cross this remote region and only a few lonely footpaths wind through the forested mountains towards Cameroon. Visitors to the park are able to enjoy lush forests, wide sweeping grasslands, cool highland plateaus, rugged moody mountains, abundant wildlife, and fascinating ethnic cultures, all combined within a single protected area.
The park is officially labelled as one of Africa’s “Important Bird Areas” – and with more than 500 species found here, this is certainly no exaggeration. Visiting bird watchers constantly add new species to the list. An additional abundance of creatures such as butterflies, flowers and trees makes this park a naturalists’ paradise unrivalled anywhere for diversity.