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Kamuku National Park

National park in Kaduna, Nigeria

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Overview

Kamuku National Park is in Kaduna State, North West Nigeria. It has an area of 1120 km² with typical Savannah Vegetation.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat4 places

Seorera Restaurant
Popular restaurant around ungwan MUAZU axis of Kaduna south local government area known for their exceptional taste of African local dish.
Hours
9AM-10PM
Address
Ahmad Makarfi Rd, Tudun Wada, Kaduna
Directions
Ahmad Makarfi Rd, Tudun Wada, Kaduna
Byblos Restaurant, Abakwa
Lebanese restaurant with wide range of cuisines to choose from.
Hours
Noon–3PM, 6:30–10:30PM
Address
2 Waziri Ibrahim Cres, City Centre, Kaduna
Directions
2 Waziri Ibrahim Cres, City Centre, Kaduna
Phone
+234 8033119480
The Courtyard Restaurant
Restaurant with a beautiful setting, quiet and peaceful environment. Things are a bit pricey, you are expected to buy rice (plain) for ₦1200 and they expect you to purchase sauce separately and the price starts from ₦4000. In addition, your bill comes with added: "service charge" and another added and separate VAT charge.
Address
No 16 Galadima Road, Off Alkali Road, Kaduna
Directions
No 16 Galadima Road, Off Alkali Road, Kaduna
Phone
+234 8118886697
Habil Cafe
Restaurant with a very nice ambience and good food and customer service to.
Hours
8AM-10:30PM
Address
Murtala Square Swimming Pool
Phone
+234 9080000921

Sleep2 places

Lodging

Twenty HotelThey offer the Deluxe King Suite (₦ 30,600) per night which comes with a free breakfast 1 double bed, 1 sofa bed and air conditioning
Twenty Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Price
They offer the Deluxe King Suite (₦ 30,600) per night which comes with a free breakfast 1 double bed, 1 sofa bed and air conditioning
Address
No. 20 Sultan Close, off Sultan Road Ugwari Rimi GRA, 800273 Kaduna
Directions
No. 20 Sultan Close, off Sultan Road Ugwari Rimi GRA, 800273 Kaduna, Nigeria
Deluxe Suites Superior AccommodationStandard Double Room with an electric kettle, flat-screen TV and air conditioning for US$40-45 (₦ 20,493) per night, Deluxe Studio with 1 large double bed, a satellite TV, air conditioning and tile/marble floor for US$60 (₦ 30,000), breakfast included
An inn that highlights an eatery, wellness focus, a bar and nursery. This inn offers an ATM and attendant service. The convenience gives a 24-hour front work area, air terminal exchanges, room administration and free Wi-Fi. The lodging offers a smorgasbord or Full English/Irish breakfast. The closest air terminal is Ilorin Airport, 4 km from Whitefield Hotels Limited. Free Wi-Fi.
Price
Standard Double Room with an electric kettle, flat-screen TV and air conditioning for US$40-45 (₦ 20,493) per night, Deluxe Studio with 1 large double bed, a satellite TV, air conditioning and tile/marble floor for US$60 (₦ 30,000), breakfast included
Address
No 3 Ali Akilu Road, Kaduna

Getting there and around

Getting there

By air
Kaduna International Airport is the landing airport for tourists planning to travel to Kaduna state. The airport is around 22 km (14 mi) northwest of the city.
By road
Several bus companies like Agofure God Is Good Motors, ABC Transport, Ifesinachi and The Young Shall Grow offer daily services from almost all major cities around the country as well as international…
By train
Nigerian Railway Corporation offers train trips from Lagos to Kaduna North, the travel time is 24 hr 36 min and the train is available once a week.
By bus
Several bus companies like God Is Good Motors, ABC Transport, Ifesinachi and The Young Shall Grow offer daily services from almost all major cities around the country as well as international…

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Getting around

At Kamuku National Park, there are two main ways to get around: by foot and shuttle bus. Private vehicles are prohibited on the park road due to road congestion within the park. Guided tours are also available.

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UnderstandKamuku National Park was at first by gazette of 1936, a Local Authority Forest Reserve under the old Northern Nigeria Government.

Get inThere are three means of transportation to get to the Kamuku National Park; air, train and road.

Fees and permits

Get aroundAt Kamuku National Park, there are two main ways to get around: by foot and shuttle bus. Private vehicles are prohibited on the park road due to road congestion within the park. Guided tours are also available.

SeeHaving over 177 species of birds, it is a perfect place for bird lovers. There is also to see elephants, rare monkey species such as the Green and the Patas monkeys, baboon, warthog and antelopes .

DoApart from visiting the park, tourists can explore the communities around the park. On the northeast of Kamuku National Park is the Kwiambana Game Reserve, another interesting destination to visit in the vicinity.

SleepThere is no lodging within the park, but numerous hotels can be found in the town. Tourists can seek accommodation in the following hotels;

Stay safeNigeria has become a safer place due to increased security, but as a tourist, you should always be alert and take note of your surroundings.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Kamuku National Park" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "Kamuku National Park", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
Photo: Sani Ahmad Usman, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Sources and licences

Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Kamuku National Park" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0

Summary from the Wikipedia article "Kamuku National Park", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia

Photo: Sani Ahmad Usman, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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