Nigeria’s vulnerability to its reliance on crude oil revenue has forced other sector of the economy to be less harnassed. While agriculture has been emphasised as the “messianic industry,” the tourism industry, with a makeover, has the potential to bring in a sizable amount of foreign exchange revenue. But even in these modern times, the government’s latest attempts at tourism reform appear to be stuck in the past. Nigeria has stuck to its dogmatic definition of tourism, which limits it to the arts and culture and pays little attention to other factors like the environment and conservation.
Nigeria’s tourism strategy is still rooted in the past, whereas other African nations have expanded their tourism scope to match international standards. First, we haven’t fully capitalised on the tourism potential of arts and culture because we haven’t made enough investments in them. Second, we have alienated a significant portion of potential tourists by failing to adapt our artistic and cultural practises to the modern world in order to appeal to a worldwide market.
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Tourism has developed into one of the sectors with the quickest rate of growth in the world. Increased holiday culture and travel technologies have been the main drivers of this expansion. Nigeria should be able to carve out a place for itself in the world thanks to its rich geographic features, which include mountains, coastal beaches, historical sites, wildlife, UNESCO-approved heritage sites, and a diversified culture.
In contrast to other African nations like Seychelles, Cape Verde, and Mauritius, where the travel and tourism (T&T) industry has been better tapped into, contributing 20%, 17%, and 12% of GDP respectively, travel and tourism (T&T) only accounts for about 2% of Nigeria’s GDP at the moment, according to a 2017 tourism report by the World Economic Forum. Together, these three nations brought in over two million foreign visitors in 2016, despite the fact that Nigeria only had 1.3 million arrivals.
According to the Travel and Tourism competitiveness report by the World Economic Forum in 2017, Nigeria ranks a low 129th out of the 136 African countries compared to Ghana and South Africa which rank 120th and 53rd respectively.
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Nigeria has a great lot to offer tourists, including long, spacious rivers, beaches that are perfect for swimming, caves and other water sports. The nation offers a plethora of other attractions, including as its distinct fauna, enormous stretches of pristine wilderness featuring tropical forests and breathtaking waterfalls, as well as newly developed, quickly expanding towns and very pleasant weather. Traditional lifestyles maintained in regional customs are among the other attractions.
But today we will be showing you some places in Nigeria that offer amazing view for tourists in Nigeria.
1. Gurara waterfall, Niger state
Gurara Waterfalls is located in Gurara, a local government area of Niger State, North Central Nigeria. The waterfalls is approximately 30 metres in height and it lies on the Gurara river along the Suleja-Minna Road.
2. The Sand dunes of Yobe
Located in Geidam, Yobe, Nigeria, these sand dunes are just like those found in Dubai 😁. You can do that desert safari in Nigeria.
3. Awhum Waterfalls
Awhum Waterfalls and cave is one of the most beautiful places in the world they never told you was in Nigeria.
The Awhum Waterfall is located at Amaugwe village of Awhum town in Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria.
4. Wiki warm spring:
The village of Ikogosi, in the southwest of Nigeria’s Ekiti State, is home to the Ikogosi Warm Springs, a popular tourist destination. Another cold spring flows alongside the warm spring, converging at a point where both springs retain their respective temperatures.These characteristics turn the spring into a popular travel destination in Nigeria. Studies revealed that the temperature of the warm spring is approximately 70°C at its source and 37°C at its confluence.
5. Kajuru castle
Located in kajuru local government Kaduna State. Kajuru Castle is an exclusive location. Visitors are admitted one at a time. While inside the building, you take on the role of the master.
Among the various amenities are a swimming pool, a dragon tower, a building with five bedrooms, the master bedroom and many more. The mediaeval structure has emerged as Nigeria’s top tourism destination.
6. La Manga Luxury Beach Villas
Just a fifteen-minute boat ride from Ikoyi and Victoria Island, La Manga Luxury Beach Villas is a little slice of paradise nestled along the pristine Atlantic Ocean on the stunning and seductive Island of Ilashe in Lagos. It borders Badagry Creek and is surrounded by luscious and towering coconut palm trees.
7. Fifth Chucker
This African paradise is all about excellence and sophistication. Situated among the Kangimi Resorts in the Nigerian state of Kaduna, the property offers an unending vista of pristine natural settings and the custom of warm African hospitality to its guests. Fifth Chukker provides {56} resort-style lodging alternatives on the banks of the Kangimi Dam, surrounded by serene, natural grandeur.
8. Oguta Lake
Located in Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria; within the equatorial rainforest region of Niger Delta. One part of Oguta Lake in Imo State, Nigeria is blue, the other part is brown. But they never mix.
9. Ogbunike Caves
Located in Anambra state the ogbunike Caves is actually a collection of caves linked together by small tunnels and passageways. It is undoubtedly one of the biggest tourist attractions in the South East. Nature is very beautiful.
10. The Highland Tea Plantation
Highland Tea plantation is the biggest tea plantation in West Africa, covering about 615 hectares. Kakara, Mambilla Plateau, Taraba, Nigeria.
11. La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort.
La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort is the heaven for environment lovers. The forest, river, and beach resort with an African theme is situated in Lagos, Nigeria’s Ibeju Lekki neighbourhood.
12. The Idanre Hill
It’s is also called the Oke Idanre is located in Idanre town in Ondo State of southwestern Nigeria. The hill of Idanre is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Nigeria.
13. Gembu Sardauna
Gembu is a town on the Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State of Nigeria. It is the headquarters of Sardauna Local Government Area (formerly “Mambilla” LGA) in Taraba.
14. Obudu Mountain
One of Africa’s best, most fascinating, and most breathtaking tourist sites is Obudu Mountain Resort, sometimes referred to as Obudu Cattle Ranch. Situated approximately 45 miles from the Cameroonian border, Obudu Mountain Resort is nestled in the mountains and dense tropical woods of Cross River State, enjoying a temperate environment.
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