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The dense forest of the Osun Sacred Grove, on the outskirts of the city of Osogbo, is one of the last remnants of primary high forest in southern Nigeria. Regarded as the abode of the goddess of fertility Osun, one of the pantheon of Yoruba gods, the landscape of the grove and its meandering river is dotted with sanctuaries and shrines ...
The Old Oyo National Park is one of the national parks of Nigeria, located across northern Oyo State and southern Kwara State, Nigeria. [1] The park is 2,512 km 2 of land in northern Oyo state, south west Nigeria, at latitude 8° 15’ and 9° 00’N and longitude 3° 35’ and 4° 42’ E. [2] The location has inevitably placed the park at a vantage position of abundance land area as well as ...
Jos Wildlife Park, known as one of the Plateau State's topmost tourist attractions and a place in Nigeria where nature has been conserved. The sights and sounds of nature and wildlife unfold in the park, located in the middle belt of Nigeria along the Jos-Miango road, about 5 kilometres from the city of Jos, and covering an area of 8 square kilometres.
Bird enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity for bird watching, with a chance to spot numerous avian species. Wildlife viewing is a highlight, offering encounters with primates, antelopes, and other forest-dwelling animals. For a unique perspective, canopy tours are available, allowing visitors to soar among the treetops.
Yankari National Park is home to diverse species of mammals, birds, and reptiles, making it a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts and ecotourists. Another significant addition to Nigeria's national park system is Gashaka-Gumti National Park, also established in 1991. This vast park, situated in the northeastern part of the country, is ...
Cross River National Park borders Korup National Park in Cameroon and is the largest rain forest area in Nigeria. It is also a hotspot for biodiversity. [ 3 ] The park has one of the oldest rainforests in Africa, and has been identified as a biodiversity hot spot . [ 2 ]
To protect animals and their habitat, 550 square kilometers — more than 40% of the forest — is designated as a conservation zone, said Emmanuel Olabode, project manager for the nonprofit ...
The park is located in the west of Kaduna State, and is adjacent to the Kwiambana Game Reserve to the north west and 14 km (8.7 mi) away from main town. [4] [5] It was established in 1936 as the Native Authority Forest Reserve of Birnin Gwari under the Northern Nigeria Government. [6]