Yankari Travel Guide

 Patrick-Egwu Says:  In all honesty, there is not much to do apart from wildlife viewing and lazying about or playing water games in the Wikki Warm Springs. During busy periods, cultural events are organised by the park authorities. The park also boasts of a tiny museum, which houses relics of... 

 Patrick-Egwu Says:  The accommodation in Wikki Camp is made up of 110 chalets, a student hostel, and acamping ground.I have used the Chalets on several occasions, and the quality varies from category to category. At the top end you have the presidential suites, which is like what you will come... 

 Patrick-Egwu Says:  The setting within the restaurant is suprisingly decent considering that you are in the middle of the West African bush. The food on offer varies from Western styled food to Nigerian cuisines. Even such non-Nigerian recepies like chicken and chips, tomatoe ketchup, omelett,... 

 Patrick-Egwu Says:  To get to Yankari, the best way is to use your own transport. Alternatively one can also hire a vehicle from the Yankari office in Bauchi own. Do not expect a top of the range saloon or four -wheel drive. The car is likely to be a car from the early or mid-90s.... 

 Patrick-Egwu Says:  The two shops are located inside the bar complex, and to be honest I dont think they have names. Just ask for the shops at the bar.They sell all the basics you need in Yankari, these include :antiques, books, snacks (including noodles), swimming trunks, art, local crafts,... 

 Patrick-Egwu Says:  No matter how often you see a park officer leave the vehicle and wonder into the bush, please do not follow without them giving you the appropriate instructions. These officers are well trained in their duties and only take such risks because they know what to do in the... 

 Patrick-Egwu Says:  For many individuals, the Wikki Springs is the main reason for visiting the Yankari. The spring is warm and crystal clear, with white sand at the bottom of the springs.The water at the springs comes from a seepage at the buttom of a large rock. Often, especially in the... 

 Patrick-Egwu Says:   Wildlife is often difficult to take a photo of, so a Zoom-Lens camera is what is needed. The difficulties are primarily because the animals are often spotted at a distance from the vehicle. It is even worse if you are trying to use a conventional camera to take a picture... 

 Patrick-Egwu Says:  In Yankari there are several ways in which to embark on a Safari. Firstly, you may use the Parks old Mercedes 911 diesel truck, which does a two hour trip in the morning, and then again in the afternoon. However, the disadvantage of the 911 is that the area covered is... 

 Patrick-Egwu Says:  Some people come to Yankari for the Wikki Warm Springs. However, others like myself, are here for the wildlife. If there is any place in West Africa were you want to be 90% sure of seeing alot of elephants, then Yankari is the place. In all my visits to the park since 2001,...