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Yankari National Park


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4 of 5 stars
kaduna
7 Jun 2009
1
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Going from previous reviews and what I had heard about accomodation in the Yankari, I must say that things have greatly improved. The chalets have been recently renovated, tastefully furnished and very comfortable with stndard toilet facilities. The only missing thing in the rooms are television sets which will also be provided soon, though with the wikki warm spring and... more

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3 of 5 stars
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
11 Sep 2008
2
people found this review helpful

We visited Yankari in July of 2008, and enjoyed the game viewing. We saw wildlife as mentioned in previous reviews - elephants, water buffalo, bushbucks, monitor lizard, monkeys, etc. After reading these reviews of inexpensive lodging, our group was surprised to find out that Yankari is now owned by the state, and they are in the process of making it... more

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4 of 5 stars
the West, Ireland
20 Oct 2007
2
people found this review helpful

Nothing much to add to the previous reviews, just an update really. Work was ongoing to update the huts to an acceptable standard and the road had been properly paved from the entrance in - Feb 2007. We went out three times in all (two mornings and an evening), seeing elephants - about 15m away - as well as bush... more

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5 of 5 stars
Oundle, UK
13 Dec 2004
27
people found this review helpful

I agree with the Man from London's excellent review. Though nothing compared to parks in South Africa for comfort and pampering (no big 5 in Nigeria), Yankari is a hidden jewel and a real travel bargain. During my almost three years in Nigeria, I went to Yankari twice, in late January 2004 and June 2004. Both times, I saw a... more

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4 of 5 stars
London, England.
3 Jul 2004
19
people found this review helpful

The Yankari is a beautiful place, and because I visit Nigeria regularly, I often visit Yankari. My most recent visit to the park was in April 2004, and as always, the journey was worth it. Wikki Camp (the tourist camp) has a community atmosphere because of the presence of visitors and the park's local staff. It is always likely that... more

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