I have always wondered why most Nigerians leave their country to go visit other tourist centers in other counties. Yankari National Park is one of the most fun places to visit during your summer holiday. The Yankari National Park is in Bauchi state in the north eastern region of Nigeria. A wildlife park originally created as a game reserve in 1956, it was designated as Nigeria’s biggest national park in 1991.
Here are some interesting facts you did not know about Yankari National Park.
1. Yankari National Park was created in 1956.
2. It was designated as Nigeria’s biggest national park in 1991.
3. The park features four warm water springs namely the Wikki springs, Dimil, Gwan and Nawulgo springs.
4. Yankari National Park hosted about 20,000 tourists from over 100 countries in 2000.
5. It is one of a few remaining areas left in West Africa where wild animals are protected in their natural habitat and it has been proven to be economically beneficial.
6. Yankari National Park has over 50 species of mammals such as the African bud Elephant, Olive baboons, patas monkey, Roan Antelope, Hippopotamus, Lions, Buffalo, Water Buck, Bush Buck and much more.
7. One interesting fact is that the Yankari game reserve is said to have the largest population of elephants in West Africa. So if you want to go elephant watching, you know where you will find the most.
8. The Yankari game reserve is a favorite place for honeymooners, adventurists and a very popular tourist attraction.
So, if you’re looking for a place to take a short vacation, the Yankari Game Reserve is surely one place to explore, and with the Wikki Camp open all year round, you are sure to get suitable accommodation.
Now, put this in your bucket list as one of the places to explore. Don’t forget to go with your ATM cards, so you can make seamless payments and have all the fun in the world.
