Kainji Lake National Park

Niger & Kwara States, Nigeria

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Kainji Lake National Park, located across Niger State and Kwara State in Nigeria, is one of the country’s largest and oldest national parks.

Established in 1978, it covers more than 5,300 square kilometers and includes the Borgu Game Reserve, Zugurma Game Reserve, and parts of Kainji Lake, a vast reservoir on the Niger River. The park is known for its rich wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, antelopes, hippopotamuses, crocodiles.

Hundreds of bird species, making it one of Nigeria’s most important conservation areas. Visitors can enjoy wildlife viewing, birdwatching, nature walks, and boat trips while experiencing the park’s diverse landscapes of savanna, woodland, wetlands, and rolling hills.