Taraba State Tourist Directory

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Discover Taraba's high-altitude tea plateaus, thunderous cascades, ancient cloud forests, and wildlife safaris.

Mambilla Plateau
Mountains1,600m ASL
Sardauna LGA, Taraba State

Mambilla Plateau

Nestled in southeastern Taraba, Mambilla Plateau features rolling green hills, temperate tea plantations, undulating valleys, and pleasant cool weather reminiscent of Europe.

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Chappal Waddi
Mountains2,419m ASL
Gashaka-Gumti Park Boundary

Chappal Waddi

Chappal Waddi stands as the highest point in Nigeria. Surrounded by dense primeval montane forests and dramatic steep ridges, it is the ultimate alpine trek in West Africa.

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Gashaka Gumti National Park
Wildlife300m - 2,400m
Gashaka & Sardauna LGAs

Gashaka Gumti National Park

Covering over 6,700 sq km, Gashaka Gumti harbors lions, African wild dogs, giant eland, rare primates, and over 500 species of exotic birds across savannahs and cloud forests.

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Barup Waterfalls
Waterfalls1,450m ASL
Kakara, Mambilla Plateau

Barup Waterfalls

Cascading down rocky granite cliffs into a lush jungle amphitheater, Barup Waterfalls produces a mist that fuels year-round vibrant flora near the Highland Tea Estate.

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Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve
Nature1,550m ASL
Yelwa, Mambilla Plateau

Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve

One of Nigeria's last remaining high-altitude pristine rainforest sanctuaries, home to endangered Nigerian-Cameroon chimpanzees and rare medicinal botanical species.

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Kashimbila Hydropower Dam & Resort
Rivers
Takum LGA, Taraba State

Kashimbila Hydropower Dam & Resort

A monumental water engineering marvel situated on the Katsina-Ala River, surrounded by scenic green hills, luxury eco-lodges, and calm turquoise waters.

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Donga River Valley
Rivers
Donga LGA, Taraba State

Donga River Valley

Carving through fertile valleys, the Donga River offers breathtaking aerial perspectives of winding emerald curves, traditional fishing canoes, and riverine forests.

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Marmara Salt Lake
Nature
Ussa LGA, Taraba State

Marmara Salt Lake

An ancient natural salt water body steeped in local folklore, where mineral-rich waters have supplied salt to indigenous communities for centuries.

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Nwonyo Fishing Festival Lake
Festivals
Ibi LGA, Taraba State

Nwonyo Fishing Festival Lake

Host to Nigeria's oldest fishing festival since 1818. Thousands of fishermen leap into the lake simultaneously using traditional hand nets to catch massive catfish weigh-ins.

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Jalingo City & Suntai Hills
Culture
Jalingo LGA, Taraba State

Jalingo City & Suntai Hills

Surrounded by dramatic rocky monoliths and green ridges, Jalingo combines modern civic architecture with rich cultural markets and warm Taraba hospitality.

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