1 / 5Yankari Game Reserve
Nigeria's best-known wildlife park, with safaris and a warm spring you can swim in.
Wikki Camp, Bauchi, Bauchi
Day visit: ₦3,000 to ₦20,000 per personStay: rooms from ₦15,000 a night₦3,000 entry
Yankari covers about 2,244 km² of savanna in southern Bauchi State and has the country's largest surviving elephant herd, along with baboons, buffalo, hippos and antelope. The highlight for most people is Wikki Warm Spring: clear water that stays at about 31°C day and night, right beside Wikki Camp.
The main gate is at Mainamaji, about 69 km from Bauchi, and Wikki Camp is another 42 km inside. Safari drives leave from the camp, and sightings vary, so go in the dry season (November to April) for the best chance. There's also a small museum, the Marshall Caves and chalets for the night. It's a long trip from anywhere, so most people stay at least one night.
What you can do here
Swim in Wikki Warm Spring
Clear spring water at about 31°C, open day and night. Included with entry.
Safari game drive
Leaves from Wikki Camp. Recent visitors paid about ₦12,000 to ₦14,000 per vehicle, so go as a group and split it.
Marshall Caves
Old cave dwellings inside the reserve; ask at the camp about guided access.
Yankari museum
Bird watching
Camping
More in Bauchi: Swimming pool · Zoo and animals · Hiking trail · Museum exhibits · Bird watching · Camping
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Good to know
Essentials
- Parking
Who it works for
- Kid-friendly
- Good for groups
Extras
- Food available
- Bar
- Takes reservations
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