Nasarawa

Nigeria · North Central

Nasarawa

Farin Ruwa and the Eggon hills

Capital: Lafia

Photo: Jeremy Weate · CC BY 2.0

About Nasarawa

Just beyond Abuja, Nasarawa's waterfalls, salt springs and hill country make the capital region's easiest escape.

Things to do

  • Farin Ruwa Waterfalls
  • Eggon Hills
  • Lafia Emir's Palace
  • Keana salt village

Experiences

  • See Farin Ruwa thunder in the wet season
  • Climb the Eggon hills
  • Visit Keana's centuries-old salt workings

Food & flavour

  • guinea-corn tuwo and fresh yam dishes

Getting there & practical notes

  • Suggested trip: 2–3 days
  • An easy 2–3 hour drive from Abuja
  • Farin Ruwa's access road is rough — go with a capable vehicle and driver

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