Best National Parks in Nigeria

Top-rated parks based on 22 park ratings across 10 categories. Nigeria's parks score highest in Tranquility (61/100).

22 Total Parks
22 Rated
Avg Score: 43/100
Cross River
#156/100

Cross River

National Park · Cross River

Cross River National Park is one of Nigeria's most biodiverse protected areas, containing pristine tropical rainforest. The park is home to several en

Top 15 Parks in Nigeria

1
Cross River
National Park · Cross River
562
Gashaka-Gumti
National Park · Taraba, Adamawa
553
Afi Mountain
Wildlife Sanctuary · Cross River
544
Idanre
Forest Reserve · Ondo
535
Yankari
National Park · Bauchi
526
Okomu
National Park · Edo
507
Omo
Forest Reserve · Ogun
508
Old Oyo
National Park · Oyo
499
Afi River
Forest Reserve · Cross River
4610
Okomu
Forest Reserve · Edo
4611
Edumanom
Forest Reserve · Bayelsa
4212
Kainji Lake
National Park · Niger, Kwara
4113
Ohosu
Game Reserve · Edo
4114
Chad Basin
National Park · Borno, Yobe
3915
Kamuku
National Park · Kaduna
39

Category Winners

#1
IdanreOndo
68#2
Cross RiverCross River
65#3
Gashaka-GumtiTaraba, Adamawa
65#4
OkomuEdo
65#5
OkomuEdo
60

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best national park in Nigeria?

Based on our 10-category rating system, Cross River is the highest-rated park in Nigeria with a score of 56/100. It is followed by Gashaka-Gumti (55/100) and Afi Mountain (54/100).

How many national parks does Nigeria have?

Nigeria has 22 protected areas in our database, of which 22 have been rated across 10 categories.

What are Nigeria's parks best known for?

Parks in Nigeria score highest in Tranquility with an average score of 61/100. The top park for tranquility is Afi Mountain (72/100).

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