Nigeria's largest national park, Gashaka-Gumti is also the remotest and least-explored part of the country. Its 6700-sq-km area contains rolling hills, savannah, montane forest – as wild and spectacular a corner of Africa as you could wish for. It also holds incredible diversity and is one of West Africa's most important primate habitats, as well as supporting lions, elephants, hippos and buffaloes.
Gashaka, Taraba, Nigeria
Nigeria
6 402 km²
It is not safe to drink water from the taps in Nigeria, always opt for bottled water that is sealed.
Nigerian naira
January, February, March, December
The park is open year-round, although access is easiest during the dry season (December to March).
