I was recently asked – does Nigeria have wildlife in zoos or in parks?

I responded and said, “we have both in the zoo and in several parks in Nigeria”.

This person marveled at my answer.

Now, you should know that the person who asked me this question is not Nigerian.

He is Rwandan, and if you are familiar with tourism on the African continent, you will know that East Africa is highly visited because of it’s wildlife potential.

Yes, my answer was strange to him since he had never heard Nigeria had such resources.

I then sent him pictures of Adedotun’s work on Instagram, but I felt that was not enough.

If you need to be convinced about Nigeria’s wildlife potential, then you should listen and learn from the experience of someone who has visited quite a number of them in Nigeria.

This is what led me to invite Adedotun as a guest today, among-st other things.

Enjoy the interview.

Wildlife Travel Destinations in Nigeria.

1. Question: Kindly Introduce yourself.

Answer:

My name is Adedotun Ajibade. I am an adventurer, environmentalist and nature photographer.

Picture Copyright Adedotun Ajibade.

I studied Computer Science and I care a great deal about the natural environment. 

2. Question: What sparked your love for traveling?

Answer: 

Nigeria’s rich biodiversity and wonderful travel destinations feed my wanderlust and inspire my photography.

3. Question: What has been your greatest discovery while exploring Nigeria?

Answer:

Many destinations are actually quite easily accessible if you really make up your mind to be there.

4. Question: Mention the game reserves you have visited and their location in Nigeria.

Answer:

1.  Yankari Games Reserve, Bauchi state 
2.     Sumu Wildlife Park, Bauchi state
3.     Omo Forest Reserve, Ogun state 
4.     Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary (Drill Ranch), Boki, Cross River state  

5. Question: What are the interesting facts about these game reserves?

Answer:

6. How easy and safe was it traveling and locating these parks and what form of transportation did you use?

Picture: Giraffes in Sumu Wildlife Park – Copyright Adedotun Ajibade.

Omo Forest Reserve:

7. What animals are present at these game reserves?

Answer:

For  Yankari Game Reserves – elephants, hyena, crocodile, porcupine, aardvark, buffalo, hippos, olive baboons, snakes, duikers hart-beasts, bush-bucks, water-bucks, roan antelopes, red patas monkey, lion, leopard, along with over 350 species of birds and more.

Picture: Copyright Adedotun Ajibade.

Picture: Copyright Adedotun Ajibade.

Picture: Copyright Adedotun Ajibade.

For Sumu Wildlife Park – giraffes, elands, plains zebras, wildebeests. (All imported from Namibia).

8. Question: What’s your message to wildlife enthusiasts that are not aware that all these are located in Nigeria?

Answer:

There is a lot to see all around Nigeria. Read more. Dream. Take a step of faith… travel 🙂 

Final Thoughts

To find our more of the beauty and the experience Nigeria tourism has to offer, you definitely need to check out Dotun’s Instagram page – @adedotunajibade.

You might just spend 24 hours on his page.