Pepe Ruwa Lake, Lafia LGAFrom the lush green fields of this Savannah region and its undisturbed forest, to the cascading waters of Farin Ruwa waterfall and the picturesque Eggon Rolling Hills and Caves, Nasarawa State is the ideal destination for nature lovers and the adventurous tourists. Tucked away in the northern part of Nigeria, the tourism sites offer those who venture to visit them peace and quiet and a chance to be at one with nature.

Keana salt village, Keana TownAlthough a new state, created only on October 1, 1996, most of the local government areas of the state boast of good and existing tourist attractions, while the potential for an even better industry is limitless. Among the tourist sites are: the Farin Ruwa Falls in Wamba Local Government Area, Feferuwa Lake in Lafia Local Government Area, Huni ox-bow Lake, Akiri Warm Spring in Awe, the Eggon Rolling Hills and Caves and the Bakono Games Reserves in Nasarawa Local Government Area. Nasarawa offers any tourist the trip of a lifetime.

Local Government Area Main Tourism Potentials and Activities
Awe

Akwanga

Doma

Keana

Keffi

Kokona

Lafia

Nasarawa

Nasarawa Eggon

Obi

Toto


Wamba

Akiri warm Springs Hunki Ox-bow lake Awe Salt sites Tunga lake

Mada Hills and Mountains Luna Hills

Doma dam

Salt sites,  Giza Crocodiles

Maloney Tomb/Hills

Kana Spring Water

Feferuwa Spring Water, Assakio

Bakano Games Reserve, Ara Rocks

Eggon Hills and Caves

Ogu Dance

Ugwunu (Bassa) Festival Dancers, Ogani Fishing Festival (Annex River Benue)

Farin Ruwa Waterfalls

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