Beautiful tourist attractions in Nigeria - you've probably not heard of them.

9 Beautiful tourist attractions in Nigeria you've probably not heard of

Tourism, a rich sector in Nigeria for both recreation and revenue generation, is one which still holds a lot of potentials as its richness has not been greatly tapped to expose to the world, the beauty of our tourist attractions.
We compiled a list of nine tourist attractions in Nigeria that you've probably not heard of as they are not commonly talked about like the major beaches, parks, zoos and reserves. So if you're looking for fascinating and unique places to explore, this post will feed your thoughts.

Patigi Beach (hotel.ng)

1• Patigi Beach

Many famous beaches in Nigeria are concentrated in the coastal parts of Lagos state. There are a lot of other beautiful beaches outside Lagos and Patigi beach is one.
Situated along the River Niger, it is located in Patigi, a town in Kwara state. It isn't one of those beaches that offers you a sight of the Atlantic ocean but this beautiful tourist attraction will blow your mind.

Erin Ijesha Waterfalls (Abifarin Jomiloju)

2• Erin Ijesha Waterfalls

Located in Erin Ijesha, Oriade LGA, Osun state, it is one of Nigeria's beautiful tourist attractions with a lot of potentials to be tapped. Explorers can feel the soothing freshness and taste of the water falling from the sky (literally).

Ibeno Beach

3• Ibeno Beach

Located in Ibeno, Akwa Ibom State. This beach offers a great view of the Atlantic. It is the longest sand beach in the whole of West Africa -fascinating right?

Ngwo Pine Forest

4• Ngwo Pine Forest

Located along the old Onitsha-Enugu road, this beautiful tourist attraction, like its name suggests, is a forest of pines. There are also wonderful attractions to look out for including a cave with a small waterfall and a shallow pool at the bed of the cave.

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Gashaka-Gumti National Park

5• Gashaka-Gumti National Park

Created from two game reserves, Gashaka-Gumti national park is the largest national park in Nigeria and is located in Taraba and Adamawa states. The park hosts Chappal Waddi, Nigeria's highest mountain, rivers and lakes from River Benue -the major being the Taraba river-, and game reserves which is home to a rich variety of wildlife.

Awhum Waterfalls (Nigerian Tourism)

6• Awhum Waterfalls

This mysteriously fascinating tourist attraction located around Awhum Monastery in Udi LGA, Enugu state, is truly awe inspiring. The water is famed, by locals, for its healing properties which makes the waterfalls a site for Christian pilgrimage. Interestingly, some part of the waterfall remains warm through the seasons.

Portharcourt Tourist Beach

7• Portharcourt Tourist Beach

This being the only man-made beach in Portharcourt, Rivers state, it flaunts a beautiful scenery along the Kolabi Creek. It's indeed one beautiful tourist attraction in Nigeria you should check out whenever you visit Portharcourt.

Mungo Park House

8• Mungo Park House

This monumental structure, built to commemorate Mungo Park, was erected in 1886 by the Royal Niger Company. The building, originally meant for palm kernel business, served as Nigeria's first administrative office of the Southern protectorate. It's located in Asaba, Delta state.

Gurara Waterfalls

9• Gurara Waterfalls

The fascinating scenery sits between Suleja and Minna in Niger state. The Gurara river which descends from the falls is a large tributary of the River Niger. Gurara waterfalls, said to be discovered by a Gwari Hunter in the 18th century, records a number of tourists yearly.

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