Adamawa

Nigeria · North East

Adamawa

Highlands and heritage

Capital: Yola

Photo: DipoTayo · CC BY-SA 4.0

About Adamawa

Adamawa's Mandara Mountains hide some of Nigeria's most striking scenery, including the UNESCO-listed Sukur Cultural Landscape.

Things to do

  • Sukur Cultural Landscape (UNESCO)
  • Mandara Mountains
  • Kiri Dam and reservoir
  • Lamido's Palace, Yola

Experiences

  • Hike highland trails around Madagali
  • Visit Sukur's ancient terraced settlement
  • Birdwatch along the Benue river

Food & flavour

  • tuwo shinkafa with miyan kuka, and kunu

Getting there & practical notes

  • Suggested trip: 2–3 days
  • Fly into Yola International Airport
  • Check current travel advice for border areas before touring the far north of the state

Transport and service details change — always confirm current schedules and travel advice before you travel.

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