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Gashaka Gumti National Park

National park in Nigeria

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Gashaka Gumti National Park, was established in 1991, is the largest national park in Nigeria, and is located at the international boundary of Cameroon in the North Eastern region of Taraba and Adamawa states.

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By plane
The nearest airport is at Yola in the Adamawa province. From Yola, a taxi to the park takes 7 hours and costs about US$ 150. Flying time from Abuja is a little over an hour.
By road
The park entrance is at Serti in the Gashaka province, a 10 hour drive from Jos.

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UnderstandGashaka Gumti National Park is a national park located in the north eastern provinces of Taraba and Adamawa in Nigeria, up to the Cameroon border.

Get inVisitors and tourists can access the park either by means of air or by road transport.

SeeGashaka Gumti national park has some historic sites one of which is the pre 1918 German fort and garrison top of Gashaka Hill once used as a “ watch tower ” by the German military expedition to that area.

DoVisitors can enjoy the enjoy lush forests, wide sweeping grasslands, cool highland plateaus, rugged moody mountains, abundant wildlife, and fascinating ethnic cultures, all combined within a single protected area.

EatDue to the nature of the environment, visitors are encouraged to come along with their food packs.

Sleep

Stay safeThe environment is safe for tourists. However, it is important to ensure one conducts activities before nightfall.

ConnectWhile at the park or its vicinities, you should be able to connect to the 2G/3G/4G mobile network coverage.

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