Have You Seen the Hills of Benue?
The beautiful Hills of Benue near Gboko have to be one of the most interesting tourist attractions in the country. It is a fascinating destination for seekers of an unmatchable hill-climbing experience. The area which has steeply topography and consists of beautiful hills such as the Ushogbo hills, Bassa hills, Ikyogen hills, and the Swern hills all tourists’ fancy. Hundreds from far and near ascend the hills to behold the natural sceneries of the localities in sight-seeing.
A lot of tourist guidebooks will warn about climbing hills and steeps in unfavorable weather conditions. However, visiting the Ushogbo hills any time of the year doesn’t seem to pose any threat, because the friendly weather in Ushogbo allows for a wonderful climbing experience.
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Every hill in the locality definitely has a standout attraction for visitors. For the Bassa hills, its sensational sceneries are what set it apart from others. The hills are believed to be the place for origin of the Tiv people. The moderate winds at Bassa hills make it perfect for some kiting, so do not forget to take along your kites before you set out to the hills. You might need to reward hungry climbers with a picnic at the top if the weather is calmer than normal.
The Ikyogen hills – also known as Ikyogen Cattle Ranch, are perfect for little nature enthusiasts. They are surrounded by green vegetation that feeds the cattle and other animals in the ranch.
