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Cross River

Afi Mountain

Okomu

Idanre

Afi River

Gashaka-Gumti

Yankari

Edumanom

Old Oyo

Kainji Lake

Ohosu

Chad Basin

Pandam

Best National Parks in Nigeria

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

Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 2000 by the Cross River State Government to protect critically endangered Cross River gorillas, Nig

Okomu National Park protects one of the last remaining tracts of tropical rainforest in southwestern Nigeria. The park is home to endangered forest el

Omo Forest Reserve is one of the largest remaining tracts of tropical rainforest in southwestern Nigeria. Established in 1925 in Ogun State, it covers

Idanre Forest Reserve in Ondo State is a significant tract of tropical forest situated among the spectacular Idanre Hills. The reserve protects divers

Okomu Forest Reserve is a 1,082 km² protected area of tropical rainforest in Edo State. It is one of the last significant remnants of the lowland rain

Afi River Forest Reserve in Cross River State protects a significant area of tropical rainforest in the Cross River-Cameroon highlands. The reserve is

Gashaka-Gumti National Park is Nigeria's largest national park and features diverse landscapes from savanna to montane forests. The park contains the 

Yankari National Park is famous for its warm springs and large elephant population. The park features extensive savanna woodland and is home to numero

Edumanom Forest Reserve in Bayelsa State is one of the most important freshwater swamp forest areas in the Niger Delta region. Despite its relatively 

Old Oyo National Park contains the ruins of the ancient Oyo Empire and significant cultural heritage sites. The park features diverse wildlife in its 

Kainji Lake National Park encompasses both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems around Lake Kainji. The park is known for its diverse wildlife including

Ohosu Game Reserve is a state-managed protected area in Edo State covering 471 km² of tropical forest and savanna transition zone. The reserve provide

Chad Basin National Park is a vital protected area in northeastern Nigeria that serves as a crucial habitat for endangered species. The park features 

Pandam Game Reserve in Plateau State is one of Nigeria's most ecologically significant wetland-savanna reserves. Established in 1972 alongside Pandam 

The 15 Best National Parks in Nigeria

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