There are a lot of things to love in my country, Nigeria, but I'd like to focus on picking just on interesting place, Yankari game reserve, Bauchi state.

First, as citizens of our own individual countries, there must be a reason(s) why we love our various countries.... Mine is Yankari game reserve.

About Yankari game reserve

What comes to the mind of a regular tourist when you call game reserve is animals, ohhh yes it's true.

Nigeria has proven to have a lot of places that has definitely and undoubtedly attracted a lot of tourists from around the world, and Yankari game reserve is one best amongst them all.

Yankari is a animal reserve first founded in 1956 before becoming a national park in 1991. It is the best place for tourists to visit in and out of Nigeria, located at south-central, Bauchi state, Nigeria.

Location: Bauchi State, Nigeria
Nearest city: Bauchi
Coordinates: 9°45′16″N 10°30′37″E
Area: 2,250 km2 (870 sq mi)
Established: 1991
Visitors: 20,000 (in 2000)
Governing body: National Park Service
Website: yankarigamereserve.com.ng

It has a lot and lots of animal species that will interest the tourist to visit that location.

It is one also one of the best and biggest reserve in West Africa.

It's also has a lot of places which I will show them all in pictures later.

Why I love it

There a more than a million reasons to love Yankari game reserve, ranging from it beautiful sites, safe ride inside the part, lovely stream, beautiful hotels and hostels for tourists, and also, the fact that you get to see lots of animals, some of which you could only get to see them in Africa.

Have I ever been to Yankari game reserve before??

Oh yes..... I was there twice, during my primary school days, but I wish to go there in the nearest future.
An annual excursion is been organized those days in my primary school, we are expected to pay a some of money for the Trip's ticket before we could go there.

At that time, I was oppurtunned to go there twice. It was amazing, though I was only between the age of 8-12.

How long is the history of Yankari game reserve in Nigeria??

Well, Yankari is pretty old, more than 65 years ago. It has been existing within this years and has been of a good visit site for tourists.

where is it located?

Yankari game reserve is located in the south Central of Bauchi state, Nigeria. And it has only only location, no other branch or affiliate.

Do people love it?

Yes.... A lot of people, both within and outside Nigeria. This has been one of the most visited place for tourists all around the world.

what tourists think about Yankari game reserve.

This place should be the best place without any second thought. Yankari is proven a nice place for tourists, so definitely, they'll love it.

As a tourist, you can never decline a trip to Yankari. It's wonderful. They love it.

can u enjoy it all year long??

Yes..... Two days in Yankari wasn't enough for me when we went there in primary school. They have all the resources to keep you within for more than5 years. I can enjoy it in more than 10 years.... It's honestly beautiful.

Below are some pictures of yankari game reserve.

Pool in one of the hotels at Yankari game reserve

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wikki warm spring

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Some Yankari wildlife

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Appreciations

A big big thanks to the steemit executives and also, to @belenguerra and @worldgeography for organizing such a beautiful and amazing contest.