Kano is one of the oldest cities in the country. It has a well-preserved historic district with gorgeous palaces and ancient protective buildings. Old Kofar Mata Gate is a symbolic entrance to the Old Town. The Emir’s Palace is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful architectural landmarks in Kano. Having explored the signature attractions of this city, don’t forget to visit Kurmi Market and shop for interesting handmade souvenirs.
Nigeria is rich in all kinds of natural attractions. The Yankari National Park is located in the north-east of the country. This is a wonderful place to watch wild animals in their natural habitat. Tourists can also visit local hot springs and explore endless savannahs in an all-terrain vehicle. There hasn’t been a settlement in the territory of the natural reserve for more than a thousand years, and this fact has helped to retain the unique nature of this area.
The Jos Plateau is another wonderful landmark that is very interesting to explore. The plateau became famous because of the unusual rocky formations. As impenetrable green jungles occupy almost a complete territory of the plateau, rocks surrounded by green flora look particularly spectacular. At a glance, it feels like the rocks are manmade because their flat tops look alike. However, the rocks got a similar shape because of the wind.
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