Things to Do in Nigeria

There are 104 attractions in Nigeria. Zuma Rock, massive natural monolith just north of abuja, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name

All Parks & Reserves 13 Lakes 5 Mountains & Peaks 4 Stadiums & Sports 3 Archaeological Sites 3 Religious Sites 3 Plateaus & Hills 2 Historic Buildings 1 Gardens 1 Waterfalls 1 Islands 1 Monuments & Memorials 1

Zuma Rock

Massive natural monolith just north of Abuja

Mountain

Osun-Osogbo

Sacred Osun grove with traditional shrines and rituals

Monument

Yankari Game Reserve

Large national game reserve known for elephants and springs

Wildlife Reserve

Lake Chad

Large, shallow Sahelian lake spanning multiple countries

Lake

Sukur

Hilltop cultural landscape with terraced fields and ironwork

Garden

Abuja National Mosque

Nigeria's national mosque and prominent Abuja landmark

Mosque

Jos Plateau

Flat-topped Nigerian highland with unique ecosystems

Plateau

Kainji Lake

Reservoir on the Niger River formed by Kainji Dam

Reservoir

Kainji National Park

Large Nigerian park surrounding Kainji Lake, diverse wildlife

National Park

Gashaka Gumti National Park

Nigeria's largest national park with montane biodiversity

National Park

Cross River National Park

Biodiverse rainforest reserve protecting endangered primates and ecosystems

National Park

Aso Rock

Massive monolith in Abuja housing Nigerian presidential complex

Mountain

Great Mosque of Kano

Historic mud-brick mosque central to Kano's Islamic life

Mosque

Nigerian National Museum

Museum in Lagos housing Nigerian antiquities and art

Historical Site

Old Oyo National Park

Savanna national park preserving Yoruba historical sites and wildlife

National Park

Chad Basin National Park

Protected Sahel park with wetlands and wildlife

National Park

Mambilla Plateau

Highland plateau with tea estates and cool climate

Mountain

Benin Moat

Ancient earthwork defensive moats around Benin City

Archaeological Site

Kamuku National Park

Savanna national park in Kaduna protecting wildlife

National Park

Oguta Lake

Freshwater lake in Imo State used for fishing

Lake

Okomu National Park

Lowland rainforest reserve protecting wildlife near Benin border

National Park

Yorro

Taraba State local government area with savanna landscapes

Mountain

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium

Multi-use stadium and national football venue in Bauchi

Stadium

Onikan Stadium

Historic Lagos stadium on Lagos Island, multi-use venue

Stadium