Beautiful Green Outdoor Spaces in Lagos
June 21, 2021
Nigeria’s natural beauty is easily overlooked by locals, tourists and the international community, it may not even be apparent as the most accessible parts of Nigeria are population dense, fast-paced, commerce fuelled cities. The limited investment in tourism and lack of accessibility to a lot of beautiful places means that many of these “off the beaten path” gems aren’t commonly visited. Here’s a roundup of some stunning areas of natural unspoiled beauty in Nigeria.
1. Kurra Falls
Kurra Falls is an area of magnificent scenery some 77 kilometres southeast of Jos. It is the location of the State’s first hydroelectric power station.
It is a beautiful area of rocks, hills, and lakes, ideal for boating, camping, and rock climbing. There is tourist accommodation available.
Location: Jos, Plateau state
2. Obudu Mountain Resort also known as Obudu Cattle Ranch.
Located on the Obudu Plateau, close to the Cameroon border in the northeastern part of Cross River, Nigeria.
It is about 30 minutes drive from Obudu town and about 332 kilometres drive from Calabar, the capital.
Due to its 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) elevation, the resort experiences a semi-temperate mountain climate. The air is clean and the view is breathtakingly beautiful!
This beauty was developed in 1951 by a Scot, M. McCaughley.
Website: http://www.obudumountainresort.com/
IG: @obudumountainresort
Phone: 0803 550 6257
Location: P.m.b 1037 Obanliku Local Government Area, Sankwala
3. Owu Waterfall
Owu Waterfall is a waterfall located in Owa Kajola in Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria. It’s the highest waterfall in West Africa measuring 120m above the water level and cascades 330 feet down an escarpment, with rocky outcrops to a pool of ice-cold water below
Location: Kwara State
4 River Ethiope, Delta, Nigeria.
The River originates from the Umuaja community and flows through 4 local government areas; Ukwuani, Ethiope East, and Okpe before joining the sea at Sapele. Providing great biodiversity of plants and animals to the communities.
Its purity and beauty are breathtaking.
Location: Delta State
5. Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove,
The Grove is a large cultural landscape of undisturbed forest dedicated to Osun, the Yoruba goddess of fertility, the area was established more than four centuries ago and is the largest of the sacred groves that have survived to the present.
Osun Osogbo Grove is a natural herbal pharmacy containing over 400 species of plants, some endemic, of which more than 200 species are known for their medicinal uses.
located in the heart of Osogbo, the capital of Osun State.
Location: Osun State
6. Wikki warm springs
Wikki warm springs is mother nature to the cries of her children. At a constant temperature of 31°C,
Website: yankarigamereserve.com.ng
IG: @officialyankari
Phone: 07068126383
Location: Yankari National Park
7. Agbokim Waterfalls
Agbokim waterfalls are situated in the Etung local government area of Cross River State in south-eastern Nigeria, very close to its border with Cameroon.
Location: Calabar, Cross River state
8. Tulo-Tulowa
Also known as “The Desert Land of Hope”, Tulo-Tulowa is located in Yusufari LGA of the Yobe State and it is a mushy oasis with abundant water in a low valley providing a magnificent picturesque view in the desert.
Location: Yusufari LGA, Yobe, Nigeria
9. Mafara Waterfall
One of the stunning waterfalls in Nigeria is the MAFARA FALLS! It is situated in Rukuba, Bassa local government area council of Plateau State, Nigeria.
Location: Barakin Amo, Plateau state, Jos.
10. Gashaka-Gumti National Park
Gashaka-Gumti National Park is a national park in Nigeria, It was gazetted from two game reserves in 1991 and is Nigeria’s largest national park. It is located in the eastern provinces of Taraba and Adamawa to the border with Cameroon.
Location: Gashaka, Taraba.
Bonus sites you should definitely check out:
Awhum Cave and Waterfall, Enugu
The Awhum Waterfall is located at Amaugwe village of Awhum town in Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria. The Awhum Waterfall is formed out of a massive outcrop of granite rock with water flow at the top forming a stream. Some parts of the waterfall are usually warm through the seasons.
Location: Nsukka Rd, Ohum, Enugu
Phone: 0902 971 3696
Fair Acres:
A beautiful country club with idyllic landscapes in Lekki Epe Expressway, FairAcres is conveniently located along that road. A family outing to this delightful paradise has something for everyone.
Website: https://www.fairacres.net/
IG: @fairacreslag
Phone: 08176003801/08176003803
Location: Km 29 Lekki – Epe Expy, Awoyaya 101001, Lagos
