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Nigeria

Stories, recommendations and more concerning the country of Nigeria. See the country guide here for more trip planning information.

Elephant in a game reserve in West Africa

West Africa can not compete with East and Southern Africa when it comes to National Geographic level fauna. Expansive human settlement and overhunting are the main reasons for that. But that doesn't mean you have to settle for pied plovers and green monkeys (no disrespect to them). Increased conservation efforts and a growing spotlight on [...]

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How to take a boat from Nigeria to Cameroon

In May 2018, the main southern border between Cameroon and Nigeria was closed to tourists due to the ongoing security issues in the western area of Cameroon that secessionist rebels are now calling Ambazonia. The Cameroon government can not guarantee the safety of people in this area so they have decided that the best option [...]

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Getting visas in West Africa

For overland travelers planning on visiting multiple countries in West Africa, organizing visas is often the biggest logistical headache. Visa policies are asymmetric and often vary from embassy to embassy. In one country, the Ghanaian embassy may not grant you a visa unless you are a permanent resident of the country where you are applying. [...]

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