[dropcap]N[/dropcap]igeria is an incredibly beautiful location, filled with many natural landmarks and an abundance of wildlife reserves for you to explore. Therefore, those who enjoy taking striking photographs and showing off their photography skills will love nothing more than discovering this country. Here are the most photogenic Nigerian landmarks.
Tafawa Balewa Square
Lagos Island as a whole is an incredibly beautiful island to explore, and travelers should take their time when it comes to sightseeing the island. Tafawa Balewa Square is located near the National Museum of Lagos, and is used for many public celebrations. There are many prominent and eye-catching statues to capture with your lens, and its grand appearance and history means you’ll photograph a landmark with substance.
Olumo Rock
Oluma Rock is a popular tourist attraction due to its rich history. During the 19th Century, the Egba people used it as a fortress due to its ability to provide sanctuary and great vantage point so they could monitor their enemies – slowly, their population grew and they settled in the ancient city of Abeokuta. With such great views of the surrounding area, you can capture landscape photographs of the Ogun River and even wildlife. Digiscoping is ideal for such great distances, and companies such as Phone Skope sell such equipment.
Gurara Falls
Visit these falls at their most dramatic throughout July to September. If you do visit during the dry season (December to March) though, it’s also a pleasant and pretty scenery to explore. You can also take a swim, as the water isn’t as rough. Gurara Falls can be at least 30 meters in width during the rainy season, meaning it’s something to behold. It’s also a great location for a picnic.
Owu Falls
Notorious and best known for being the steepest waterfall in the whole of West Africa, Owu Falls is popular among tourists because it’s an idyllic location perfect for photo opportunities. For a dramatic photo, and like the Gurara Falls, visit during the rainy months. Owu Falls is a unique but stunning location for those wanting to see something different during their holiday.
The National Arts Theater
For those who wish to capture aesthetically pleasing architecture, The National Arts Theater will certainly deliver. The construction was completed in 1976, therefore, the structure is fairly new. It was also built for the Festival of Arts and Culture in 1977. Nowadays, tourists will flock to the building to witness its strange and striking circular design.
Cross River National Park
If you want to dive straight into the wilderness and experience tropical flora and fauna, the Cross River National Park hosts a wonderful display of tropical rainforest and wildlife. This particular park is one of the oldest rainforests in Africa, and is a biodiversity hot spot, and there are many rare species of primate you may be lucky to capture, such as drills and Cross River gorillas. Recently, the park has been given the motto “The Pride of Nigeria,” and the Nigerian Federal Government wish to invest in eco-tourism in the hopes of securing a better and more sustainable future.
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