Things to Do

Things to Do in Nigeria

There are 38 attractions in Nigeria. Zuma Rock, massive natural monolith just north of abuja, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
1
Zuma Rock
Massive natural monolith just north of Abuja
Mountain
Osun-Osogbo
2
Osun-Osogbo
Sacred Osun grove with traditional shrines and rituals
Monument
Yankari Game Reserve
3
Yankari Game Reserve
Large national game reserve known for elephants and springs
Wildlife Reserve
Lake Chad
4
Lake Chad
Large, shallow Sahelian lake spanning multiple countries
Lake
Sukur
5
Sukur
Hilltop cultural landscape with terraced fields and ironwork
Garden
Abuja National Mosque
6
Abuja National Mosque
Nigeria's national mosque and prominent Abuja landmark
Mosque
Jos Plateau
7
Jos Plateau
Flat-topped Nigerian highland with unique ecosystems
Plateau
Kainji Lake
8
Kainji Lake
Reservoir on the Niger River formed by Kainji Dam
Reservoir
Kainji National Park
9
Kainji National Park
Large Nigerian park surrounding Kainji Lake, diverse wildlife
National Park
Gashaka Gumti National Park
10
Gashaka Gumti National Park
Nigeria's largest national park with montane biodiversity
National Park
Cross River National Park
11
Cross River National Park
Biodiverse rainforest reserve protecting endangered primates and ecosystems
National Park
Aso Rock
12
Aso Rock
Massive monolith in Abuja housing Nigerian presidential complex
Mountain
Great Mosque of Kano
13
Great Mosque of Kano
Historic mud-brick mosque central to Kano's Islamic life
Mosque
Nigerian National Museum
14
Nigerian National Museum
Museum in Lagos housing Nigerian antiquities and art
Historical Site
15
Old Oyo National Park
Savanna national park preserving Yoruba historical sites and wildlife
National Park
Chad Basin National Park
16
Chad Basin National Park
Protected Sahel park with wetlands and wildlife
National Park
Mambilla Plateau
17
Mambilla Plateau
Highland plateau with tea estates and cool climate
Mountain
Benin Moat
18
Benin Moat
Ancient earthwork defensive moats around Benin City
Archaeological Site
Kamuku National Park
19
Kamuku National Park
Savanna national park in Kaduna protecting wildlife
National Park
Oguta Lake
20
Oguta Lake
Freshwater lake in Imo State used for fishing
Lake
Okomu National Park
21
Okomu National Park
Lowland rainforest reserve protecting wildlife near Benin border
National Park
22
Yorro
Taraba State local government area with savanna landscapes
Mountain
23
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium
Multi-use stadium and national football venue in Bauchi
Stadium
Onikan Stadium
24
Onikan Stadium
Historic Lagos stadium on Lagos Island, multi-use venue
Stadium
Victoria Island, Lagos
25
Victoria Island, Lagos
Affluent Lagos island with business districts and malls.
Island
Eko Hotels and Suites
26
Eko Hotels and Suites
Large Lagos hotel and conference complex
Building
Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos
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Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos
Historic Catholic cathedral in Lagos, colonial-era architecture
Church
Sungbo's Eredo
28
Sungbo's Eredo
Extensive ancient earthworks and walls in Lagos
Archaeological Site
Teslim Balogun Stadium
29
Teslim Balogun Stadium
Multiuse stadium in Lagos, Nigeria for football events
Stadium
Asejire Reservoir
30
Asejire Reservoir
Reservoir providing water supply in Osun State
Reservoir
Gurara Waterfalls
31
Gurara Waterfalls
Large waterfalls on the Gurara River, Niger State
Waterfall
32
Biu Plateau
Extensive Nigerian plateau with undulating highlands
Plateau
Goronyo Dam
33
Goronyo Dam
Major dam on Goronyo River, Sokoto State
Reservoir
34
Borgu Game Reserve
Large West African reserve protecting diverse wildlife populations
Wildlife Reserve
35
Oluwa Forest Reserve
Tropical forest reserve protecting biodiversity and primates
National Park
36
Okeluse Forest Reserve
Tropical forest reserve protecting diverse West African flora
National Park
Gashaka-Gumti National Park
37
Gashaka-Gumti National Park
Large Nigerian national park protecting montane and savannah ecosystems
National Park
38
Omo forest reserve
Protected forest reserve conserving biodiversity in Ogun State
National Park