Gashaka-Gumti National Park (GGNP) is a national park in Nigeria, It was gazetted from two game reserves in 1991 and is Nigeria’s largest national park. It is located in the eastern provinces of Taraba and Adamawa to the border with Cameroon. The total area covers about 6,402 km2, much of the northern GGNP is savannah grassland, while the southern GGNP sector of the park has a rugged terrain characterized by very mountainous, steep slopes as well as deep valleys and gorges, and is home to montane forests. Altitude ranges from ranging from about 457 metres (1,499 ft) in the northern flatter corner of the park, up to 2,419 metres (7,936 ft) at Chappal Waddi, Nigeria’s highest mountain in the park's southern sections. It is an important water catchment area for the Benue River. There is abundant river flow even during the markedly dry season. Enclaves for local Fulani pastoralists exist within the park boundary that allow for farming and grazing.

Gashaka-Gumti National Park is a national park in Nigeria, It was gazetted from two game reserves in 1991 and is Nigeria’s largest national park. It is located in the eastern provinces of Taraba and Adamawa to the border with Cameroon.

Gashaka-Gumti National Park is located in a mountainous region of North-east Nigeria adjacent to the international border with Cameroon, and immediately to the North of the Mambilla plateau. No roads cross this remote region and only a few lonely footpaths wind through the forested mountains towards Cameroon. Visitors to the park are able to enjoy lush forests, wide sweeping grasslands, cool highland plateaus, rugged moody mountains, abundant wildlife, and fascinating ethnic cultures, all combined within a single protected area. There are few other places in the world that contain such spectacular scenery and such diverse wildlife. The hidden corner of west Africa that is Gashaka-Gumti National Park is surely one of the continent's best kept secrets. Gashaka-Gumti National Park, the largest park in Nigeria, covers 6,731 sq km of wilderness. The park's name is derived from two of the region's oldest and most historic settlements: Gashaka village in Taraba State, and Gumti village in Adamawa State. Gashaka-Gumti National Park was created by Federal Decree in 1991 by the merging of Gashaka Game Reserve with Gumti Game Reserve. In this guidebook we will use the term Gashaka sector to indicate the Southern half of the park, and the term Gumti sector to indicate the Northern half. The Northern, Gumti sector of the park is relatively flat and covered with woodlands and grasslands, whilst the Southern, Gashaka sector is more mountainous and contains vast expanses of rainforest as well as areas of woodlands and montane grassland. This rugged terrain is characterised by steep, thickly forested slopes, deep plunging valleys, precipitous escarpments and swiftly flowing rivers. Altitude ranges from 450 metres above sea level in the wild savannah plains of the Northern sector, to the peaks and pinnacles of Gangirwal in the Southern park sector, which at a staggering 2,400 metres above sea level, represents Nigeria's highest mountain. It is the sheer variety of different habitats within Gashaka-Gumti National Park that makes the area so uniquely rich in wildlife. In fact the park is actually an intricate mosaic of montane grasslands, savannah woodlands, swamps, lakes, mighty rivers, dark lowland rainforests, and luxuriant, montane rainforests strewn with ferns and orchids. Each habitat supports its own distinctive community of plants and animals. Rainforests provide a haven for animals such as the Giant forest hog, leopard, Yellow-backed duiker, Golden cat, and many different primate species including chimpanzees. Woodland savannahs are home to buffalo, lion, elephant, and Wild dog, as well as various antelopes such as waterbuck, Roan antelope, kob, hartebeest and the world's largest antelope, the Giant eland. The mountains of the park harbour populations of the rare Adamawa mountain reedbuck, in addition to Black-and-white colobus monkey, baboon, warthog, oribi, and klipspringer. Whilst its largest unspoilt rivers contain hippos, crocodiles, otters and a wide variety of fishes. The park is officially labelled as one of Africa's "Important Bird Areas" - and with more than 500 species found here, this is certainly no exaggeration. Visiting bird watchers constantly add new species to the list. An additional abundance of creatures such as butterflies, flowers and trees, makes this park a naturalists' paradise, unrivalled anywhere for diversity.

OK. Local place, No electricity. Good roads tho

It's huge I must admit and definitely a place to visit over and over again especially with the type of species here. Park management is super supportive and gives the best advice. You must be prepared to do stay in a bush camp for 2 to 3 days if you really want to explore the Park. The prices are very moderate and security isn't an issue. I had little or no information before getting there so I was advised on the best period to visit and Im definitely going back to see what I was shown at the parks information Center

Nature at its best experience possible in Nigeria

Indeed is a place worth visiting, a place full of vegetation, narrow road & full of mountains and a lot more.

I really did enjoyed my stay at Gashaka outpost. The accomodation was cozy, the feeding was topnotch, got to eat a local dish and it was delicious. The hike to Kwano outpost was beautiful and I enjoyed every bit of it.

My stay at the park was nothing short of heavenly the park is a hidden gem, boasting an incredible range of wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and the chance to engage with local cultures. It provided me with a memorable experience with the wildlife and the great outdoor I can’t wait to go again with my friends

A very nice place to relax and chill

The best place you will ever wish to beee... Where nature is at its peak...

First of all this place is lively. I had a picnic with my friends and if I must say it is worth the hype. A very beautiful and fun environment both for kids and adults. Locals, and Tourists. There are different game sections and eateries. The fees are quite affordable too.

Because it's a tantalizing place.

Is a national park located in Taraba state of Nigeria. Mostly during raining season (i.e) from the month of March to October or November, the visitors will not be opportune to go in to the forest of the park, but from December to February or March there are cars that go round with the visitors in to the forests. Visitors that are opportune to go in to the forest will enjoy viewing beautiful and atractive waterfalls, different species of Birds and other animals. You will definitely appreciate Nature when you visit this park. You will also agree with me that indeed Taraba state is "Nature's gift to the Nation". There are guesthouse for lodging and accommodation, there are also bars and halls for entertainment. I wish you a safe and splendid trip to Gashaka Gumti National Park.

Every thing about this place is natural

It was a nice and wonderful experience

It is game reserve, lovely sites for tourist and reserchers

A very nice place for tourists

In revival. One of the most biodiverse parts of the world. Sometimes you can't be sure if you are in the Savannah or tropical rain forest. It is the biggest nature reserve in Nigeria and is about 1.5 times bigger than the whole of Lagos state. Great restoration work ongoing there right now by Africa Nature Investors.

Well the place is good and I think tranquility can be good too so reach the place you will find tranquility just take your love ones there you will enjoy it definitely. Talkless of the wild animals that you are going to see it so interesting.wellcome to serti gashaka.

From Savannah to Tropical Rainforest. Gashaka-Gumti has it all. The biodiversity throughout this national park is spectacular. Would recommend visiting this magnificent park. Saw so many lions in the Savannah and I love lions. Visit savethelionsinNigeria.com to help.

Is beautiful full of nature

The weather here is cool.

Great lovely top of the mountain weather.

The weather is good, abundant natural resources, fruits and vegetables and others

The place is naturally endowned

Nature at its best in the sub saharan belt. Untapped vast land with mountain ranges towards Mambila plateau.

Enjoy the gifts of nature in the park. A nice place to spend time with family and friends

Nature at its best. One of the best natural settings I have been to . Helps you appreciate the creator. You have a one on one meeting with animals as if communicating with them. The variety of food being offered there is nice too. Wouldn't miss visiting again if the opportunity comes up

Closest park from me

It's a big park, it has a lot of provision for children, there are swings and other playground equipments. It's a really good place to hang out and have a picnic or if you just want to relax and stare at nature.

Fine is too cool

Good for tourism and studies

It was a good experience visiting the largest park with a land mass of 6,731 sq mm out of the 7 national parks in Nigeria.

Well geo referenced. Accommodating too

The national park is full of amazing creatures

Cool for relaxation

It's a nice to be Awesome

Nice place to visit

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Very interesting area many animals are available here

Very calm and serene environment with business competencies

The place is so good and also the weather is so cool

It is a nice place for recreation.

It has amazing nature and plenty wild animals

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head into the real wilds to explore Gashaka-Gumti National Park, a newly reorganized mountain-meets-savannah national park. Nigeria’s largest national park is also the most remote and least explored part of the country. its 6700 square kilometers area contains rolling hills, savannah, montane forest - as wild and spectacle a corner of africa as you could wish for. it also is one of west africa’s most important primate habitats, as well as supporting lions, elephants, hippopotamuses and buffaloes. the park is open year-round, although access is easiest during the dry season (december to march).

Beautiful

Great and secured place, with a lodgement with stable light , just sufficient for it's locality

Good and beautiful memories of the most diverse park in Nigeria

Good

Is cool nice place to be many natural resources

Gashaka Gumti National Park is a park filled with different kinds of animals.I saw Monkeys, butterflies, cows, donkeys etc. They also have comfy accommodation for tourists. My first visit to the park was filled with fun and this still sticks fresh to my memory. I recommend 👍

Gashaka Gumti National Park is a renowned park for it's awe-inspiring landscaping, ranging from majestic mountains and pristine lakes to dense forest and vast desert. It is a home to an incredible array of plants and animal species. The park offers a plethora recreational activities catering to diverse interest. From hiking and camping to wildlife watching and photography and so much more activities for the visitors to catch different types of fun which will definitely remain a memorable one.

Nature at its disposal

Beautiful. Awesome.

Is a good park

Very nice

Presently not open. Heard that the animals have migrated deep into the bush/forest. The town is very scenic though.

Quiet

I have really experienced a lot of things such as, vegetations, domestic an wild animal, an a kind of conducive weather

strong

Awesome

Too bad to me

Its very nice and good

Is indeed am adventurous place,I can't believe this place is in my state and I av never visited till now

I like this place because it makes me see many whale animals that I have not seen before

Gumti Park is a real tourist centre

It was very sunny in the day with a lot of breeze and very cold at night

It cool ND nice

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Gashaka village

Come see cool and fun

Are you a lover of nature? Then Gashaka Gumti National park is a place to be. You see more animals if you visit during the winter.

The largest game reserve in Nigeria with a lot of good animals and many species of plants

Not encouraging at all

Nice place to viait

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Yes, the place was so bushes

Amazing

A nice place

Nice

It's a beautiful place to live

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It's awesome cool place to live

It is a nice to see the beauty of nature.

A beautiful and well maintained park for family and other social gatherings. I occasionally go there with friends to relax, catch up, snap photos, and exercise in the mornings (badminton, we bring our own gear, they also have an exercise lane with different exercises) They also have a playground for kids, which I adored as a child. There are also a couple of kiosks at the entrance of the park where you can get food and drinks. But feel free to bring your own food. Just make sure you dispose of it properly.

Gashaka Gumti National Park is a park filled the lots of animal, the park is a wonderful place and it's one of the nicest place have ever visited this year, I love and took pictures with the animal I really love to be with, this is more like a memorable adventure, i wish days like this come soon

Gashaka Gumti National Park is a hidden gem for nature lovers. I recently visited and was amazed by its natural beauty. The park boasts stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and well-maintained trails. It's a perfect getaway to reconnect with nature and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Highly recommended!