Introducing Northern Nigeria
Northern Nigeria is distinctly drier than the southern half of the country, stretching north from the capital Abuja across the Sahel to the Niger border. Be sure to visit Kano, western Africa's oldest city and home to one of the region’s largest markets. Remember though, this is sharia-law country so you’ll struggle to find a cold beer to knock that harmattan dust out of your throat, and it’s wise to dress respectfully and behave accordingly, especially during Ramadan.Advertisement
If wildlife is your game, be sure to visit the Yankari National Park, home to buffaloes, baboons and a goodly number of elephants. Bring your swimming gear because you'll also find the Wikki warm spring a beautiful spot for a dip, just near the park campground.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Lassa Fever Outbreak in Nigeria
by Smallmasterr 19 March 2012
Just to clarify: epidemic is ONLY in Northern Nigeria-o! Not a single case reported in Southern Nigeria.
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RE: US CDC alert on African Trypanosomiasis in Kenya
by Smallmasterr 19 March 2012
Sleepin disease??? Now I know what I have been suffering from since birth! Lassa indeed in Northern Nigeria: "....Please be informed…
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RE: Northern Nigeria
by WanderinWilco 07 August 2010
Good one! I hope freedom of speech goes far enough for the journalist to avoid censure from those same "elite". Good to see you back…
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