Bauchi

Nigeria · North East

Bauchi

Yankari and the warm springs

Capital: Bauchi

Photo: Musaddam Idriss · CC BY-SA 4.0

About Bauchi

Bauchi is Nigeria's classic wildlife and landscape state, centred on Yankari Game Reserve and its natural warm springs.

Things to do

  • Yankari Game Reserve
  • Wikki Warm Spring
  • Tafawa Balewa's tomb, Bauchi
  • Sumu Wildlife Park

Experiences

  • Swim in the crystal-clear Wikki warm spring
  • Take an early-morning game drive in Yankari
  • Explore Bauchi's emirate history

Food & flavour

  • tuwo, miyan taushe and fresh grilled fish

Getting there & practical notes

  • Suggested trip: 2–3 days
  • Fly into Bauchi's Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Airport
  • Reserve Yankari accommodation ahead in peak season

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