Yankari National Park

4.6

(88 verified-visit reviews) · Bauchi

Hours

7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Open days

Daily

Typical visit

Varies

Difficulty

Not rated

About this site

One of West Africa's largest wildlife reserves, with elephants, baboons and hippos, built around the Wikki Warm Spring, a natural spring that stays around 31°C year-round and is open for swimming.

Good to know before you go

Best season to visit

December-April (dry season, best wildlife viewing)

Dress & photo rules

Swimwear for Wikki Warm Spring; neutral-coloured clothing recommended for game drives.

Accessibility

The warm spring deck is step-free; game-drive tracks are unpaved.

Nearby amenities

Not yet documented.

Location & directions

Yankari National Park, Bauchi

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Verified-visit reviews

4.6 (88 reviews from completed bookings only)

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Plan your visit

Entry is included. Extras below are optional - your total updates as you choose them.

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Number of persons

On-site guide (optional) +$3.25

A mandatory security escort applies in Bauchi. It's added automatically and you can set how many personnel you need from your itinerary.

Estimated total $1.95

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Bauchi is Restricted

Listed Do Not Travel by the US State Department travel advisory (12 Jun 2026) due to active security concerns in parts of the state. Bookable only with a mandatory platform security escort; itineraries and routes are coordinated in advance with the state coordinator. A mandatory security escort is added automatically when you book here - configure the number of personnel from your itinerary. See the full travel advisory.