Landmarks & Tourist Attractions in Taraba State

The Mambilla Plateau is one of Nigeria's most spectacular highland landscapes. Located in southeastern Taraba, it is characterised by rolling grasslands, mountains, valleys, waterfalls and a cool climate. The plateau is also an important agricultural area known for cattle, tea and highland crops.

Gashaka-Gumti National Park is Nigeria's largest national park and contains extensive forests, mountains, rivers and wildlife habitats. It occupies a large area of eastern Taraba and extends into Adamawa State. The park is one of the state's most important ecotourism and conservation assets.

Chappal Waddi, located in the Mambilla highlands, is widely recognised as Nigeria's highest mountain peak. The surrounding landscape is characterised by steep slopes, highland grasslands and dramatic mountain scenery.

Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve is a montane forest ecosystem on the Mambilla Plateau. It is important for biodiversity conservation and scientific research and contains rare plant and animal species.

The Donga River is one of the major rivers of Taraba State. It supports fishing, agriculture and local livelihoods and forms part of the wider Benue river system.

The Taraba River is one of the state's principal waterways and gave Taraba State its name. It supports agriculture, fishing and the ecological systems of communities along its course.

The Benue River forms an important part of the geography and economy of Ibi. Fishing, agriculture, riverine commerce and cultural activities are associated with the river and its surrounding communities.

The Gembu Tea Plantation is associated with commercial tea cultivation on the Mambilla Plateau. The high elevation and relatively cool climate provide suitable conditions for tea production.

The Nwunyu Fishing Festival is a major cultural celebration in Ibi. Activities associated with the festival include fishing, canoe racing, swimming competitions, cultural performances and traditional dances.

Gembu is the headquarters of Sardauna Local Government Area and one of the principal settlements on the Mambilla Plateau. Its cool highland climate, tea plantations, mountain scenery and proximity to the Cameroon border make it an important tourism destination.