LOVELY SITES TO VISIT IN NIGER STATE.

Niger state is blessed with plenty of tourist destinations and is home to several of the most visited tourist attractions.

Here are some fun tourist sites in the state.

Zuma Rock 

Zuma Rock is situated along the Kaduna-Abuja highway in Niger. It is a beautiful and colossal rock used by the natives of Gwari to defend against invasion from neighboring tribes during inter-tribe wars.

The rock is said to have certain powers that help hinder the enemy and provide a good hiding place for the indigenous people. As tourists like you approach, you will see a human-like face with eye holes, nose, and mouth on the side of the rock facing the Abuja Kaduna Highway.

 Zuma Rock represents a natural piece of beautiful and unique rock formation. The perfect environment for a picnic or relaxation. Zuma Rock Resort International Limited is a 5-star property close to the rocks. 

Gurara Water Fall

Gurara Falls in Niger is a beautiful waterfall best described as Nigeria's first waterfall along the Suleja-Minna Road, kilometer 76

 It is about 45 km from Suleja to the junction and about 2 km to the intersection with the waterfall. 

The Gurara Falls is named after the village adjacent to the river and were sacrificed by Gwaris of Bonu in the Gawu district.

 

 Sacrificial activity began to subside when some Europeans discovered the location and determined it was suitable for weekend leisure activities. 

They decided to develop the place into an attractive tourist destination. 

Gurara Falls is one of the most promising vacation spots in the country. The Tar Road leads to the waterfall, which has a minibar and a permanent pavilion built in a strategic location where tourists can sit and relax and enjoy the best views of the waterfall. 

 Baro port 

 The port of Baro was used during the colonial era to ship goods across the Niger River abroad and to Nigeria. There is an endpoint on the railway line (Minna-Baro) where goods were transported from the hinterland to the port and vice versa. The warehouse where the supplies were stored can still be seen at the port today. 

 However, from July to March, Baro is used to shipping peanuts (peanuts). Cotton in the lower reaches of Brutz and Warri ports in the Niger Delta. 

 Baro Empire Hill 

 Baro is a town about 54 kilometers away from the city of Agaie. Headquarters of Agiae Municipality. Baro Empire Hill` is a flat-top hill with spectacular views of the Niger River. At the top of the mountain are the ruins of Lord Lugard's first headquarters and the HF radio station he used. 

 

Also, a small road leads to the top of the hill where Jeeps can pass. At the top of the mountain, tourists have the best views of the old "Baropost" used during the colonial era. 

 River Niger 

 The Niger River is in the Niger state. The Niger River is among the main river in West Africa. It has a length of 4,200 kilometers; it is the third-longest river in Africa after the Nile and river Congo. It is commonly said that the name Niger was given to the river by the greeks. 

Bina Footprints.  

 These footprints were found a few kilometers east of Lapai on a hill in the village of Vina near Muye. It is likewise believed that the footprints of Dabo known as Dauda Woyaba, who began their journey from Bina, later went to Gulu, did his ablution, built a mosque, and stayed for a while before heading to Kano. Until now, one can still see the Footprints on the rocks of Bina Hill. 

 

 SOJE HUT  

 The code hut was, strangely, built exclusively overnight by a man named Ele. Ele is not a native of the area. The following day, the villagers saw the completed building without a roof. They decided to cover it to extend its lifespan. 

The myth surrounding this hut, about 10 meters in diameter, can accommodate any number of persons. There is always room for more people. The only twist is that the Emir is forbidden to see the hut. Otherwise, he will die.

These places are some of the coolest and most interesting places to set your eyes on and have memories in, so yes, go out there and experience these beauty of nature. For more exciting lists of worth-while places to have your vacation, always check back here at youtravelsnow.blospot.com