There are many tourist sites in Nigeria.
The following are some well known sites.
ABIA
STATE
Tourist centres include the National
War Museum, Umuahia, the Azumini Blue
River, Ukwa East, and the Long Juju of Arochukwu.
ADAMAWA
STATE
It has historical places of interest like the Lamido's palace
(the seat of Emir of Adamawa in Yola, Old Palace of Harriman Yaji at
Madagali German rule, German Rest House at Kowogol) and a host of other places of
interest.
AKWA
IBOM STATE
Notable among the tourist attraction are the Ibeno
Beach which stretches over 330
km along the Atlantic
Coast line of the State with excellent
opportunities for water sporting. Others include the Mobil Tank Farm, the Oron
Museum, the Ibom Connection etc.
BAUCHI
STATE
Tourist attraction include the Yankari Game reserve, Premier
Game Reserve, Rock Paintings at Goji and Shira, the State
Museum among others.
BAYELSA
STATE
Tourist attractions include its numerous beaches, fishing
festivals, the canoe war displays and boat regattas and dances.
BORNO
STATE
Tourist attractions include the Kyarimi Park in Maiduguri for
animal and bird
lovers and where the only captured hippopotamus in West Africa
is harboured, the Shehu's Palace, Rabeh's Fort at Dikwa, Yamtarawala tomb at
Biu. Others are Lake
Chad, Sambissa Game Reserve and Jaffi falls among others.
CROSS RIVER
STATE
The
important tourist attractions are Obudu Cattle Ranch, Obudu, Old
Residency Museum, Calabar, Agbokin Waterfalls, Ikom, Etanpim Cave, in Odukpani
local government area and Mary Slessor's Tomb, Calabar, Cross
River National Park and Kwa Falls in Akamkpa local government area, Obubra
Lake, Obubra and the Calabar Cenotaph, Calabar. Beaded works which
are a peculiarity of Cross River State are sold in crafts shops. Common
works are beaded bags, beaded wall hangings, shoes, Ekpe masquerade
made
with rafia, cane chairs, brass trays, rafia clocks, motif work and a lot more.
EBONYI
STATE
There tourist attraction in the state include: the Ndibe
Beach at Afkpo, Uburu
Salt Lake, Uburu, Ishiagu Pottery works, Ishiagu.
EDO
STATE
Edo
State has a rich cultural heritage. Benin City,
the state capital is famous for its
unique bronze, brass and ivory works of arts which are found all over the
world in museums. Tourist attractions in the State are the Royal Palace of
Benin, Benin Museum,
Benin Moat (Iya), Emotan Status, Somorika Hills in Akoko-Edo.
Others are Udo Tourist Centre in Esan East local government area and
Okomu Wildlife Sanctuary near Benin City.
EKITI
STATE
Ekiti
State is a popular tourist haven. The popular Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort is
located in
Ikogosi, Ekiti. Other tourist attractions are Arinta Water falls,
Ipole-Iloro, Olosunta Hills, Ikere-Ekiti, Fajuyi
Memorial Park, Ado-Ekiti, Ero Dam, Ikun-Ekiti, Egbe Dam, Egbe-Ekiti and
Natural Caves in Ikere-Ekit. Closely linked to the
tourism potencial of the state is the festivals that are held
seasonally.
Tourist Attractions in Nigeria
Nigeria is a land blessed with many natural and human resources.
Nature has endowed Nigeria with a good design that is so attractive that
Nigeria makes one of the most naturally picturesque nations in the
world. Nigeria is an adventure, simply put.
Tourist attractions abound in Nigeria, ranging from natural attractions like hills, waterfalls, springs, lakes, mountains, rocks, beaches, etc; Olumo Rock in Abeokuta, Obudu Cattle Ranch, Man made attractions like resorts, parks, game reserves, ranches, etc; and Cultural attractions such as Festivals, carnivals, etc. The tourist attractions in Nigeria are spread out in the different states that make up the federation. Tourists come to Nigeria to enjoy its picturesque cites, some of which are natural wonders, its artistic treasures, beautiful beaches, resorts, parks, festivals and food. Tourism in Nigeria is one of the countries bourgeoning service activities, with the government and individuals doing much to improve and expand the countrys tourist facilities.
Tinapa, the first integrated business and leisure resort in Nigeria, with world Class facilities for business, leisure and entertainment, located in Calabar; the Agbokin and Kwa Falls; a Game Reserve at Okwangwo in Obudu local government and Oban Forest Reserves both of which were combined to create the Calabar National Park.; the Boshi Game Reserve; the Mary Slessor Cottage; and a National Museum. In Akwa Ibom, there is the Oron Museum famous for its collection of fine African
carvings; the Ibeno Beach, and the Opobo Boatyard with its natural sand beaches at Ikot Abasi. Ojukwu Bunker in Abia wherein relics and inventions of the Nigeria civil war are displayed.
Lagos State, the former national capital is proud of her many tourist centres/attraction. These include the long stretch of beaches from Lekki Beach to Alpha Beach; Tarkwa Bay Beach;
Badagry Coconut Beach; Eleko Beach; Kuramo Beach widely noted for night beaching; Maiyegun Beach; the French Village; the National Theatre; the Murtala Mohammed Memorial Botanical Garden; Ogun State is naturally prettified with the Olumo Rock, a massive outcrop of granite rocks of primitive formation, the highest point of which is about 137m above sea level in Abeokuta among others. Nature’s gift of the Ikogosi Warm Spring located in Ekiti State. The warm water from the rock meets with cold water stream 100m below. It has lodging facilities. Nigeria is also proud of the Erin-Ijesha Water Falls in Osun State;Ibadan University Zoo, Agodi Zoological Garden, Upper Ogun Games Reserve.
Finally, Abuja, the beautiful and well- planned National Capital is a must-visit for all tourists for while the Zuma Rock greets you welcome, the large Aso Rock hills tells you; the sitting of Federal Capital Territory is here.
Many of Nigerian cultural festivals also have tourist appeal. We cannot forget the buzz and excitement that goes with the Argungu Fishing Festival (Kebbi State), established in the 1930s and that is held between February and March annually and that attracts over 5,000 fishermen into the Argungu village to compete to catch the biggest Nile perch.
In Ogun state, there are the Egungun festival, the Oro festival, Agemo festival, Obinrin Ojowo festival, and the Igunnuko Masquerades. Oyo States Ibadan delights in the Ode-Ibadan festival.
Even though tourist services in the nation, at the moment, is not at its peak, the industry is still flourishing with more than 1,000,000 tourists coming into the nation annually from neighbouring African countries and the continent over. Nigerians are good and hospitable people. Nigerian Hotels are a delight and most offer tour/travels services. The likes of the NICON NOGA Hilton Hotel Abuja, Sheraton Hotels, Newcastle Hotels Lagos/Imo state, Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotel, Lagos, etc to mention but a few. Travel broadens the mind and Tourism is life. This is the secret to enjoying your tourist experience of Nigeria. Visit Nigeria today and be rapt by its beauty. You are welcome!
Tourist attractions abound in Nigeria, ranging from natural attractions like hills, waterfalls, springs, lakes, mountains, rocks, beaches, etc; Olumo Rock in Abeokuta, Obudu Cattle Ranch, Man made attractions like resorts, parks, game reserves, ranches, etc; and Cultural attractions such as Festivals, carnivals, etc. The tourist attractions in Nigeria are spread out in the different states that make up the federation. Tourists come to Nigeria to enjoy its picturesque cites, some of which are natural wonders, its artistic treasures, beautiful beaches, resorts, parks, festivals and food. Tourism in Nigeria is one of the countries bourgeoning service activities, with the government and individuals doing much to improve and expand the countrys tourist facilities.
Tinapa, the first integrated business and leisure resort in Nigeria, with world Class facilities for business, leisure and entertainment, located in Calabar; the Agbokin and Kwa Falls; a Game Reserve at Okwangwo in Obudu local government and Oban Forest Reserves both of which were combined to create the Calabar National Park.; the Boshi Game Reserve; the Mary Slessor Cottage; and a National Museum. In Akwa Ibom, there is the Oron Museum famous for its collection of fine African
carvings; the Ibeno Beach, and the Opobo Boatyard with its natural sand beaches at Ikot Abasi. Ojukwu Bunker in Abia wherein relics and inventions of the Nigeria civil war are displayed.
Lagos State, the former national capital is proud of her many tourist centres/attraction. These include the long stretch of beaches from Lekki Beach to Alpha Beach; Tarkwa Bay Beach;
Badagry Coconut Beach; Eleko Beach; Kuramo Beach widely noted for night beaching; Maiyegun Beach; the French Village; the National Theatre; the Murtala Mohammed Memorial Botanical Garden; Ogun State is naturally prettified with the Olumo Rock, a massive outcrop of granite rocks of primitive formation, the highest point of which is about 137m above sea level in Abeokuta among others. Nature’s gift of the Ikogosi Warm Spring located in Ekiti State. The warm water from the rock meets with cold water stream 100m below. It has lodging facilities. Nigeria is also proud of the Erin-Ijesha Water Falls in Osun State;Ibadan University Zoo, Agodi Zoological Garden, Upper Ogun Games Reserve.
Finally, Abuja, the beautiful and well- planned National Capital is a must-visit for all tourists for while the Zuma Rock greets you welcome, the large Aso Rock hills tells you; the sitting of Federal Capital Territory is here.
Many of Nigerian cultural festivals also have tourist appeal. We cannot forget the buzz and excitement that goes with the Argungu Fishing Festival (Kebbi State), established in the 1930s and that is held between February and March annually and that attracts over 5,000 fishermen into the Argungu village to compete to catch the biggest Nile perch.
In Ogun state, there are the Egungun festival, the Oro festival, Agemo festival, Obinrin Ojowo festival, and the Igunnuko Masquerades. Oyo States Ibadan delights in the Ode-Ibadan festival.
Even though tourist services in the nation, at the moment, is not at its peak, the industry is still flourishing with more than 1,000,000 tourists coming into the nation annually from neighbouring African countries and the continent over. Nigerians are good and hospitable people. Nigerian Hotels are a delight and most offer tour/travels services. The likes of the NICON NOGA Hilton Hotel Abuja, Sheraton Hotels, Newcastle Hotels Lagos/Imo state, Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotel, Lagos, etc to mention but a few. Travel broadens the mind and Tourism is life. This is the secret to enjoying your tourist experience of Nigeria. Visit Nigeria today and be rapt by its beauty. You are welcome!
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