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Nigerias Magnificent Views

Nigerias greatest asset its wealth ofis the town of Ikom, on the road to
native races and religions, its vibrantCameroon, which has curious carved
population, the largest of any countrymonoliths set in circles, believed to be
in Africa have also proven its downfallancient monuments assembled in reverence
on countless explosive occasions. It isto ancestors.
a shame that Nigeria is not currentlyThe Cross River National Park piques a
able to entice visitors other than thosecuriosity in nature, rather than
seeking a slice of the oil dollar. Afterhumanity. In the Rainforest Conservation
all, this country is blessed witharea, this is a place of majestic
hundreds of miles of coastline, nationalmountains and rolling hills, with
parks and fascinating ancient sites.wildlife including leopards, buffalos,
The climate varies from area to area.chimpanzees, gorillas, baboons and
The southern coast is hot and humid withelephants.
a rainy season from March to November.Elsewhere, the Yankari National Park in
During the dry season, the wind blowsthe eastern half of the country is
from the Sahara. The norths rainy seasonparticularly good for bird watching.
is from July to September. Nights can beAnimals which can be viewed here include
cold in December and January.elephants, crocodiles and monkeys. The
In the predominantly Muslim north, thepark has accommodation, restaurants and
most important festival is Sallah,a swimming pool. The title of Nigerias
celebrated three months after the feast,most scenic national park might also go
particularly in the towns of Kano,to the Gashaka Game Reserve near Yola,
Katsina, Maiduguri and Zaria. Everywhich provides opportunities to view
family is required to slaughter a rambirds and animals and is home to some
and festivities last for several days,highly endangered species.
with horseback processions, musiciansCircumnavigate the walled old town of
and dancers. Featured also in northernKano, formerly the largest of the
communities are Durbars, long lines ofancient Hausa cities, and soak up its
horsemen led by a band, the horses inlingering medieval atmosphere. Despite
quilted armour with the riders wearingthis atmosphere, reinforced by the wall,
quilted coats and wielding ceremonialKano was founded at least 1,000 years
swords.ago, being of strategic importance on
Watch out for Nigerias wonderfulthe trans-Saharan trade routes. The
selection of homemade crafts.Emiras Palace remains an outstanding
Walk where the capital of the Yorubaexample of Hausa architecture.
Empire once was, and admire Oyos OldPicnic without breaking a sweat in Jos,
Portuguese style houses.a favourite holiday centre on account of
Marvel at some of Nigerias magnificentits location and consequent pleasantly
views.cool climate. The nearby Assob Falls and
Journey through the Cross River Nationalmany streams and dams make this an
Park. The best base from which to do soextremely pretty area.



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