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State of Nigeria
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Taraba State is a state in North East Nigeria. The state consists of beautiful landscapes and high mountain ranges like the Gotel Mountains and Mambilla Plateau ranges, which serve as sources of numerous rivers and streams like the Donga and Taraba rivers. Tea is grown around the Mambilla region. The largest people group here is the Jukun, which is made up of various subgroups.
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Mambilla Plateau is a plateau in the Taraba State of Nigeria
The Marmara crocodile pond is situated in Wukari and is reputed to be an ancient pond full of legendary crocodiles which are largely sighted on Fridays. There is a fable making the rounds that these crocodiles in ancient times went into town to pay homage to Aku Uka, the supreme head of the Jukuns. If you’re ever in Taraba State, then you mustn’t leave until you’ve seen this legendary crocodile that lives at peace with animals and humans without hurting anyone
This is the largest National Park in Nigeria. It is a place every tourist to Taraba State must ensure they visit, it is home to various flora and fauna that is capable of really fascinating visitors. It is a must visit for tourist to Taraba state.
It is largely lowland and one of the best lowland forests used for bird-watching in the country. There are over 190 bird species in this river basic forest, and here you can be certain of seeing rare birds like the forest francolin, dusky long-tailed cuckoo, white-belied kingfisher, spotted honey guide, hartlaub’s duck, green hyla, African pied hornbill, and the red-headed malimbe among others.
By bus
Different transport companies offer transportation from any part of Nigeria to Taraba State.
Getting around in Taraba state is not a difficult thing, you just need to get into a bus or cab plying your route, and you can easily get around in Taraba state.
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