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Adventure Sports & Outdoor Thrills

Push your limits across Nigeria’s wild landscapes—from Olumo and Zuma Rock climbs and Obudu/Mambilla highland treks to Erin-Ijesha waterfall trails, kayaking on Lagos lagoons, beginner-friendly surf at Tarkwa Bay, ATV rides on sandy shores, and the Lekki canopy walk—guided by pros with safety-checked gear.

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Chappal Waddi Summit Trek (Nigeria’s Highest)
Challenging
4.9

Chappal Waddi Summit Trek (Nigeria’s Highest)

Gashaka–Gumti Axis — Taraba

At 2,419 m, Chappal Waddi crowns Nigeria’s skyline—remote trails, alpine grasslands, and epic ridgelines.

2–4 days (expedition)
Best time:Nov–Mar (dry season)

Key Highlights:

Highest peak
Wild ridgelines
Starry nights
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Mambilla Plateau Highlands Drive & Hikes
Easy
4.7

Mambilla Plateau Highlands Drive & Hikes

Sardauna LGA — Taraba

Undulating highlands with tea estates and rolling grasslands—short rambles with sweeping valley views.

Half/Full day
Best time:Nov–Mar; cool season

Key Highlights:

Tea estates
Cool climate
Panoramas
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Idanre Hills Ancient Steps & Peaks
Challenging
4.7

Idanre Hills Ancient Steps & Peaks

Idanre — Ondo

Steep stairways to a historic hilltop settlement—granite domes, shrines, and far-reaching views.

3–5 hours
Best time:Dry season; early start

Key Highlights:

Ancient steps
Granite domes
Cultural sites
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Obudu Mountain Trails
Moderate
4.6

Obudu Mountain Trails

Obanliku — Cross River

Cloud forests and crisp air on the Obudu Plateau—waymarked trails and classic lookouts.

Half/Full day
Best time:Nov–Feb

Key Highlights:

Cloud forest
Cool air
Lookouts
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Tarkwa Bay Surf & Paddle
Moderate
4.6

Tarkwa Bay Surf & Paddle

Harbor Island — Lagos

Sheltered bay with beginner-friendly surf on small days—local surf schools offer lessons and rentals.

2–4 hours
Best time:Fair-weather mornings, Nov–Mar

Key Highlights:

Beginner waves
Boat hop
Sunsets
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Lekki Lagoon Kayak Run
Easy
4.4

Lekki Lagoon Kayak Run

Lekki/Ikate Creeks — Lagos

Guided kayaking through calm lagoon inlets—mangrove edges, birdlife, and skyline peeks.

1.5–3 hours
Best time:Morning; light winds

Key Highlights:

Calm water
Mangroves
Skyline
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Calabar Creek Kayaking
Easy
4.3

Calabar Creek Kayaking

Calabar — Cross River

Flatwater paddling on estuary creeks with mangrove views and abundant birdlife.

1.5–3 hours
Best time:Morning/evening

Key Highlights:

Estuary calm
Mangroves
Birdlife
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Jet Ski Lagos Coastline
Moderate
4.4

Jet Ski Lagos Coastline

Lekki–Oniru — Lagos

Adrenaline runs with certified operators along the coastline and creek mouths.

30–60 mins
Best time:Dry season; mornings

Key Highlights:

High-adrenaline
Coastal views
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Shere Hills Cragging & Boulders
Moderate
4.5

Shere Hills Cragging & Boulders

Jos — Plateau

Granite crags and boulders with established local routes—ideal for guided top-rope and bouldering sessions.

2–6 hours
Best time:Dry season; mornings

Key Highlights:

Granite faces
Cool climate
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