Western Africa
Nigeria
The top 9 natural landmarks of Nigeria — real photos, locations and fascinating facts for every wonder.
Africa
RocksZuma Rock
Niger State
Zuma Rock is a large natural monolith, or inselberg, an igneous intrusion composed of gabbro and granodiorite and of Precambrian age, located in Madalla, a town in Niger State, Nigeria.
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A 300 m monolith rising abruptly from the plains near Abuja.
RocksOlumo Rock
Ogun State
Olumo Rock is a mountain in south-western Nigeria. It is located in the city of Abeokuta, Ogun State, and was normally used as a natural fortress during inter-tribal warfare in the 19th century. Its patron spirit is venerated in the Yoruba religion as an orisha.
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An ancient granite outcrop that sheltered the Egba people in wartime.
WaterfallsGurara Falls
Niger State
A wide curtain of water on the Gurara River, thunderous in the rains.
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A wide curtain of water on the Gurara River, thunderous in the rains.
GrasslandsYankari Game Reserve
Bauchi State
Yankari Game Reserve is a large wildlife park and former National Park located in the south-central part of Bauchi State, in northeastern Nigeria. It covers an area of about 2,244 km2 (866 sq mi) and is home to several natural warm water springs, as well as a wide variety of flora and fauna.
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Nigeria's richest wildlife savanna, home to large herds of elephants.
MountainsObudu Plateau
Cross River State
Obanliku Mountain Resort (formerly known as the Obudu Cattle Ranch) is a ranch and resort on the Obudu Plateau in Cross River State, Nigeria.
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A cool highland plateau of rolling green ridges near the Cameroon border.
MountainsIdanre Hills
Ondo State
Idanre (), known formerly as Ufẹ̀ Òkè is a historic town in Ondo State, and the headquarters of the Idanre Local Government Area which carries its name. The town is located at the foot of the scenic Idanre Hill which is of unique cultural and environmental significance, and attracts many tourists.
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A cluster of dramatic granite domes rising hundreds of metres.
ForestsCross River rainforest
Cross River State
The Cross River National Park is a national park of Nigeria, located in Cross River State, Nigeria. There are two separate sections, Okwangwo (established 1991) and Oban (established 1988).
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Nigeria's largest tract of ancient tropical rainforest.
WaterfallsAgbokim Falls
Cross River State
Agbokim waterfalls are situated in the Etung local government area of Cross River State in the South-South (Niger delta) region of Nigeria, very close to its border with Cameroon. The waterfalls are about 25 km (16 mi) from Ikom and 240 km (150 mi) from Calabar.
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Seven cascades tumbling over a cliff into lush forest.
LakesLake Chad shore
Borno State
Lake Chad (Arabic: بحيرة تشاد, Kanuri: Sádǝ, French: Lac Tchad) is an endorheic freshwater lake located at the junction of four countries: Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon, in western and central Africa respectively, with a catchment area in excess of 1,000,000 km2 (390,000 sq mi).
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The shrinking remnant of a once-vast lake at the edge of the Sahara.