Last updated on May 13th, 2020; Published on November 1st, 2018
When I first started this blog a few years ago, I penned down a list of 5 places I was looking forward to visiting in Nigeria. They included Obudu Mountain Resort, Ikogosi Warm Springs, Yankari Game Reserve, Awhum Cave & Waterfalls and Osun Oshogbo Grove.
As you have probably guessed from the locations I included a hyperlink for, I have visited only two places from that list. I donโt feel too bad though because I have ended up visiting so many other places that werenโt on my initial list. (Including Kajuru Castle in Kaduna, Oowu Waterfalls & environs in Kwara, Epe Mangroves in Lagos, just to name a fewโฆ)
Update: Visited Osun Oshogbo Grove now ๐ Read about my trip here
I have decided to revisit my former list and in addition to the three other places I havenโt been to yet, here are 5 more places I canโt wait to visit in Nigeriaโฆ
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Zaria, Kaduna
I want to visit Zaria for several reasons. The Durbarย Festival and the beautifulย walls of the Emirโs Palace are just some of them. I also think the Northern Nigeria landscape and architecture are gorgeous. When I was younger, I spent some holidays in Jos and Minna. My memories of these places are priceless. Iโm definitely looking forward to revisiting them.
River Ethiope, Abraka, Delta
Photo Credit: Enefa for Artsy Moments
When I saw pictures of River Ethiope on Enefaโs, andย Unravelling Nigeriaย travel blogs, I knew it was going on my โto-visitโ list. The river looks so serene, Enefaโs pictures make me want to jump right in. But I think a boat ride will suffice when I get the chance to visit.
Gurara Waterfalls
I canโt tell you enough how much I love waterfalls. It would be a dream come true to visit Gurara. Fortunately, this falls is only about one hour away from Abuja. Iโm looking forward to my next trip to the countryโs capital and hopefully, I can make a detour to see one of Nigeriaโs most impressive waterfalls.
Tarkwa Bay, Lagos
Tarkwa Bay has been on my list for quite a while now. I think itโs time I checked it off, especially seeing as I live very close by. My main interest isnโt the beach โ which is weird, but for reasons I canโt explain, Iโm really keen on seeing the old lighthouse there.
I also want to learn to surf at some point and Tarkwa Bay is probably the best place to do that in Lagos.
Ngwo Pine Forest, Enugu
I havenโt explored Eastern Nigeria as much as I would love to, even though I have visited nearly all the states there. I am hoping the next time I visit Enugu, I would have enough time to make a stop at the Ngwo Pine Forest and the caves close by.
So there you have it; a list of 5 additional places I canโt wait to visit in Nigeria.ย Have you been to any of these places before? What was your experience like?
