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Yankari Game Reserve: All you need to know about planning a trip here

Yankari Game Reserve is a large wildlife park located in the south-central part of Bauchi State, Nigeria. It covers an area of about 2,244 square kilometres.

This haven boasts of having the largest surviving elephant population in West Africa.

Here's all you need to know about planning a trip to Yankari Game Reserve.

Contact number: (069) 43-656

Things to take with you: A camera, cash, sunglasses, drinking water, comfortable hiking shoes, your overnight kit and a safari kit.

Yankari Game Reserve is a large wildlife park located in the south-central part of Bauchi State, Nigeria.

It covers an area of about 2,244 square kilometres (866 sq mi) and is home to several natural warm water springs, as well as a wide variety of flora and fauna.

The reserve is also a vast village to animals such as primates, waterbucks, bushbucks, oribi, crocodiles, hippopotamus, roan gazelle, wild ox and countless species of monkeys.

When is the best time to visit?

The best time to have the full experience of Yankari is during the dry season with warmer temperature, typically between March and April.

This allows you to see a wider range of animals during the safari.

How to get to the park

The journey to Yankari is quite complicated depending where you are. From Northern areas such as Abuja, a ride typically takes about 5-6 hours. A hired vehicle from Abuja is about N10,000 while public transport is N2000-N3000.

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Where to lodge

Yankari offers a wide variety of convenient rooms for different budgets — from a bed at a student lodge to a corporate villa — and all rooms have WIFI. To book a room, call ahead before setting out on your journey. However, there are other inns and motels nearby.

Fun things to do on your visit to Yankari

If you are an animal and nature lover, Yankari Game Reserve is just the place for you! You can:

1. Take a dip in the Wikki warm springs

2. Explore all the wonderful animals on the safari

3. See the one-of-a-kind caves

4. Take lots of pictures

Other places to visit in Bauchi

1. Emir's Palace

2. Tafawa Balewa's tomb

For others, see the 8 unmissable tourist attractions to see in Bauchi .

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Yanki Resort is situated at the Lamgong Gewong arena of Paro District, strategically built to help the tourists stray away from the ho-hum of the civilization, but never too far from the main city.

Enclosed by sprawling greens, Yanki Resort offers you a collection of luxurious suites & deluxe bedrooms that have been meticulously designed & laid out to bring out striking views of the rhododendron laid Paro Valley that overlooks the gurgling waters of Paro Chhu. As you indulge yourself in the discreet premises of the resort, you are bound to discover new-found peace & tranquil.

Yanki Resort is located at the heart of Paro valley, doorway to heaven, peace and prosperity. The view of the river and the whole valley from the room is breathtaking. Proper Indian( Separate pure veg and non-veg), Bhutanese, Chinese and Western food is available.

Yanki Resort provides you with contemporary accommodation settings you will fall in love with. Perched on the lap of nature, it is the perfect place to soak in & experience Bhutan at its candid best. Get a glimpse of the last Shangri La’s heritage through the artful interiors & displays in Yanki. Peek at the culture & preferences of Bhutan through our scrumptious servings of Bhutanese delicacies.

Deluxe superior room.

The rooms come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an electric tea pot, a bath, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel rooms have a closet and a private bathroom.

The hotel offers a multi cuisine restaurant specializing in Bhutanese, Indian and Chinese delicacies. The Indian food in particular is quite popular.

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The 6 Amazing Experiences You Can Have at Nigeria's Yankari National Park

Home to more than 50 species of mammals and some 350 species of birds, Yankari National Park in northeastern Nigeria is the country’s most revered and premier wildlife park. If you’re planning a trip and want to know more, check out our guide to the most amazing experiences around.

Wikki warm springs.

If you’ve been longing for a magical and refreshing experience in the warm hands of nature, then Wikki Warm Springs in Yankari National Park might just be the perfect fix for you. These naturally warm springs located in Yankari National Park flow from underneath a sheer rock cliff into a wide rock basin leveled with clear white sand, which varies in depth from 1ft (0.3m) to 7ft (2.1m), and are available 24 hours for tourists who love swimming. The springs are associated with many different varieties of flora and fauna, which makes it a fascinating site for tourists and holidaymakers to observe wildlife in its true habitat. The water at Wikki Warm Springs has a constant temperature of 31°C (88°F) all year round, and is so pure that it is bottled and sold, with thousands of gallons flowing out every day.

Yankari Game Reserve and Resort

Staying here lets visitors absorb the park experience to its utmost. The Yankari Game Reserve and Resort has affordable rooms that come with facilities including private bathrooms, television station options, and free wifi access. Guests can also take in the tennis courts, squash courts, and museum, as well as the outdoor pool, and the bar/lounge and restaurant with a menu of local and international cuisines.The site has top-notch security boosted by well-trained security personnel, in addition to car parking spaces, constant power supply, and children’s playground, plus extra services such as laundry and ironing, and daily newspaper delivery.

Marshall Caves

Your trip to Yankari isn’t complete until you pay a visit to the famous Marshall Caves. Legend has it that local indigenous people used the caves to hide from wildlife and slave raiders. The caves feature rock paintings and engravings in various lines, presumably created by initial inhabitants. Discovered by wildlife expert Philip Marshall in the late 1970s, the Marshall Caves feature 59 dwellings dug into sandstone escarpments – each cave has a length of 200m (656ft), depth of 10m (33 ft), and width of 30m and 80m (94ft and 262ft) .

An encounter with rich wildlife

Yankari has rich and abundant wildlife resources. The park is an important habitat for over 50 species of mammals including African bush elephant , olive baboon, patas monkey, Tantalus monkey, roan antelope, Western hartebeest, West African lion, African buffalo, waterbuck , bushbuck and hippopotamus . It also has a large and diverse freshwater ecosystem around its freshwater springs and the Gaji River . Don’t be surprised when a monkey comes to your window to wake you up early in the morning! There are also over 350 species of bird found in the park. Of these, 130 are resident, 50 are Palearctic migrants and the rest are African migrants that move locally within Nigeria . These birds include the saddle-billed stork , white-rumped vulture, guinea fowl , grey hornbill, and the cattle egret. You can take a safari ride with trained guards for an amazing tour in wildlife, who knows…. you could be lucky enough to spot the African bush elephants!

The wildlife museum

What better way to preserve history and tell the story of a people than a museum? Located in the Wikki Camp, the educational museum also acts as a conservation centre, and has exhibits such as spears, hunting items, and camping gear from the 19th century up to the present day. The older items are largely from legitimate hunters, but the newer ones have been taken from poachers.

Hiking the Kalban Hill

The Kalban Hill is the icing on the cake at Yankari. Kalban Hill means ‘flat place,’ and stands northeast of Wikki Camp as a common stopping area for the daily safaris in the park. From the top of the hill, tourists can get a clear view of the park, and if you have a good eye, you can take in herds of animals from up on high.

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Destination… Yankari Resort & Safari

Yankari Resort & Safari is a large wildlife park located in the south-central part of Bauchi State, in northeastern Nigeria. It covers an area of about 2,244 square kilometres and is home to several natural warm water springs, as well as a wide variety of flora and fauna. Its location in the heartland of the West African savanna makes it a unique way for tourists and holidaymakers to watch wildlife in its natural habitat.

Yankari was originally created as a game reserve in 1956, but later designated Nigeria’s biggest national park in 1991. It is the most popular destination for tourists in Nigeria and, as such, plays a crucial role in the development and promotion of tourism and ecotourism in Nigeria. It is also one of the most popular eco-destinations in West Africa.

With rich wildlife resources, the park is an important refuge for over 50 species of mammal, including African bush elephant, olive baboon, patas monkey, Tantalus monkey, roan antelope, western hartebeest, lion, African buffalo, waterbuck, bushbuck and hippopotamus. It also has a large and diverse freshwater ecosystem around its freshwater springs and the Raji River.

There are also over 350 species of bird found in the park. Of these, 130 are resident, 50 are Palearctic migrants and the rest are intra-African migrants that move locally within Nigeria. These birds include the saddle-billed stork, white-rumped vulture, guinea fowl, grey hornbill, and the cattle egret.

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Starting at $200 per night | Ages 18+ only | 2 guests | No pets

• The Congo Suite offers a beautiful reminder of Africa. The color scheme is tan with pops of color in the art that D. Wilson and Lisa Wilson placed throughout. With the rolling hills of Ozarks surrounding the Congo, you will get the full “Africa in the Ozarks” experience! The private deck of this suite boasts views of the sprawling valley and beautiful sunrises.
• This suite sleeps 2 guests above the age of 18-years old.
• The Refuge is a nonprofit organization and the cost of your stay goes toward the care of our animal residents

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Room Features

• Complimentary Wifi
• 2 Complimentary tours per day per stay during scheduled tour times for the number of guests staying in the room.
• Queen bed with mattress topper + bamboo waterproof mattress protector
• Queen memory fiber support pillows encased in allergy-free 500ct pillow protectors
• Large pull-out sofa comparable to a queen size bed
• Single-person shower (only)
• 32″ Flat-Screen LED TV with a 50-mile range HDTV antenna
• Mini-fridge
• Complimentary (1 per person per day) bottled water, juice, muffins, fruit cups, and oatmeal in the mini-fridge upon arrival
• One-cup coffee maker, regular coffee, decaffeinated coffee, assorted teas, creamer, and sweeteners (Splenda, Sugar, Sweet-N-Low, and Truvia)
• Disposable TCWR coffee cups
• Use of wine glasses and wine opener
• Use of ceramic coffee mugs
• Complimentary paper plates, bowls, and spoons
• Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and bar soap
• Disposable plastic cups
• Use of 2 One-Size-Fits-Most TCWR Logo Robes and Hot Tub Towels
• Private back deck with table and 4 chairs
• Spacious community deck with seating areas, hot tub, and gas-lit fire pit that all Safari Lodge guests may use.
• Split-System Air-Conditioner and Heater
• Gas Heater in-suite for winter use.

Kalahari Suite at the Zulu Lodge

• The Kalahari suite is a cozy escape with an exotic theme of bamboo and jewel tones throughout. The artistic bamboo headboard above the Queen bed is complemented by original abstract art from Lisa Wilson and D. Arthur Wilson’s Wild Expressionism limited editions. As you relax on either the front or back decks, the gentle caroling of the big cats is music to your ears!
• This suite sleeps 2 guests above the age of 18 and is open from March until November.
• The Refuge is a nonprofit organization and the cost of your stay goes toward the care of our animal residents.
• 2 complimentary tours per day during scheduled tour times for the number of guests staying in the room (Base Price includes 2 tickets)
• Complimentary (1 per person, per day) bottled water, juice, muffins, fruit cups, and oatmeal in the mini-fridge upon arrival
• Spacious Community deck with seating areas, hot tub, and gas-lit fire pit that all Safari Lodge guests may use.

Kilimanjaro Suite at the Zulu Lodge

• The Kilimanjaro suite offers a luscious, exotic palette of color throughout. Delicately carved African masks adorn the cabin as well as the art of Lisa and D. Arthur Wilson. The large, rustic entertainment unit is home to familiar games and books as well as Scott Smith’s charming photos of some of the residents at TCWR! The private deck of this suite boasts views of the sprawling valley and beautiful sunrises.
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Okavango Suite at the Zulu Lodge

Starting at $200 per night | Ages 18+ | 2 guests | Ramp-Accessible (not ADA)

• The Okavango suite is artistically styled with a beautiful blue hue and aluminum colors providing you with a feeling of relaxation and rejuvenation. Meerkats are waiting to greet you in D. Arthur Wilson’s “No Meer Family” giclee print. The spacious bathroom offers a shower large enough for two people. A shower seat is available if needed. Also available if needed are the toilet safety frame and rails in the shower. Both decks are charming with the back deck boasting lovely views of the sprawling valley and beautiful sunsets.
• 2 Complimentary tours per day per stay during scheduled tour times for the number of guests staying in the room (Base Price includes 2 tickets)
• Shower large enough for two people with grab bars to use if needed
• shower seat available if needed
• toilet with safety rails available if needed

Serengeti Suite at the Zulu Lodge

Starting at $200 per night | Ages 18+ | 2 guests | Sunset motifs

• The Serengeti suite is designed in a purple and red combination delivering the colors of our breathtaking Ozark sunsets. This suite’s artwork by D. Arthur and Lisa Wilson might have you believe you are actually in Africa! The presentation of Lisa’s Mixed Media original art, Passion 2 and Passion 4, hangs over the Queen size bed. The Serengeti suite has many giclee prints like along with a beautiful male lion print over the love seat. Wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes fill this room along with fantastic photographs taken by Scott Smith, our TCWR resident photographer. The private deck of this suite boasts both views of the sprawling valley and beautiful sunrises.

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• The Zulu Safari Lodges suite offers a luscious, exotic palette of color throughout decorated themes of Africa and animals at the Refuge. The large, rustic entertainment unit is home to familiar games and books.
• Each lodge has its own full bathroom and outdoor deck area with views of the Ozark Mountains.
• The Zulu Safari Lodges share a common area in the center, featuring a fire pit, patio furniture, and a hot tub.

$200 -$220  (depending on chosen reservation date)  per night for  two guests only

• Two guests maximum. Must be 18+
• A minimum two-night stay
• Prices vary depending on the season and holidays.
• Please see the calendar for live availability.
• All registered guests will receive 2 open-air tram tours during our daily tour times of 9 am-4 pm (9am-3pm from Mid-November through Mid-March)
• Check-in is  3:00PM . Check-out is no later than  10:00AM
• If you arrive before check-in, you will be able to tour the Discovery Area at no extra charge while you wait for your room to become available.
• If you do not check your email often or do not have one, you may opt into text messaging. Please let us know at the time you make your reservation what is the best way to get in touch with you.

CHECK-IN PROCEDURE : We will send you an email before your arrival date that contains our check-in procedure (as well as after-hour check-in procedures and a gate code).  If you do not check your email often or do not have one, You may opt into text messaging. Please let us know at the time you make your reservation which is the best way to get in touch with you.

CANCELLATION :

• If you cancel at least 2 weeks (14 or more days) prior to your arrival date, you will receive full reimbursement for your stay.
• If you cancel 2-13 days prior to your arrival date, you will be charged a $50 cancellation fee, and we will refund the difference back to you.
• If you cancel within 48 hours of your reservation, you will be charged a cancellation fee of one night and we will refund the difference back to you.
• If you cancel at least 24 hours before your arrival date, you will also be given the option of receiving a lodging gift certificate in the full amount that you paid to redeem on a stay with us at a later date in lieu of a refund.

PET POLICY : This unit is NOT pet-friendly. Non-service animals, including emotional support animals (per ADA and Arkansas State Law), are not allowed in this lodge. The Siberian and Bengal Suites are pet-friendly and can be rented if you wish to travel with your furry companion! Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge reserves the right to charge the guest’s credit card for the non-refundable pet fee if a pet has been brought to one of these rooms without the approval of management.

INCLEMENT WEATHER:  Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge does close during extreme weather conditions. We do not typically close for basic weather like rain or wind, but it depends on the severity of the weather. The team will monitor weather situations to make the call to close the refuge when the weather is deemed too dangerous for visitors and staff. Announcements will not be made until the day of the closing since the weather in North West Arkansas can change quickly. Some weather conditions that might constitute closing the refuge are lightning(which may delay tours), tornados, fires, extreme temperatures, blizzards, freezing rain, icy road conditions, and other violent acts of nature. If any of these situations are predicted please check for closing information on our social media accounts or call the refuge to double-check.

QUIET TIME : 11 pm to 8 am is designated as a quiet time for all overnight lodging guests.

NON-SMOKING : All of our rooms are non-smoking, non-vape rooms. If you smoke in your room, a $250.00 Smoking Penalty Charge will be charged to the credit card on file. If you are a smoker, please ensure that any doors or windows in ​your room are closed to prevent cigarette smoke or vape fumes from getting into the room. Smoking of any kind is prohibited in the Self-Discovery area, on the tour loop, or within 6 feet of any animal enclosure.

GRILL POLICY : Due to fire hazards, no grills or portable heaters are allowed.