Nigeria’s best-known and most well-protected wildlife destination is Yankari National Park in Bauchi State. Approximately 6–7 hours drive northeast of Abuja, the park covers 2,244 km². Featuring gently rolling hills and savannah woodland studded with rocky outcrops, it is dominated by the perennial Gaji River, which is joined by the Yashi River in the north, and the Yuli River in the south.

Yankari National Park is a large wildlife park located in the south-central part of Bauchi State, in northeastern Nigeria. It covers an area of about 2,244 km² (870 mi²) and is home to several natural warm water springs, as well as a wide variety of flora and fauna. Its location in the heartland of the West African savanna makes it a unique way for tourists and holidaymakers to watch wildlife in its natural habitat. Yankari was designated and opened as Nigeria’s biggest national park in 1991. It is the most popular destination for tourists in Nigeria and, as such, plays a crucial role in the development and promotion of tourism and ecotourism in Nigeria.[1] It is also one of the most popular eco-destinations in West Africa.