On the other hand, the Museum of Traditional Nigerian Architecture has reproductions of important buildings in their original settings. What makes them all the more remarkable is the fact that the reproductions are life-sized. Bauchi In Bauchi lies Nigeria's premier game reserve, the Yankari Game Reserve. The first of its kind in West Africa, the reserve is situated some 115 km south east of the town of Bauchi. The reserve is a 2,240-sq km of land and is home to numerous species of mammals and reptiles including elephants, hippos, waterbuck, buffaloes, lions, leopards, crocodiles, water hogs, baboons and monkeys.
Game viewing vans ferry visitors safely through the reserve.
The Wikki Warm Springs, with its naturally warm springs all year round that serve as attractive swimming pools, is also located within the game reserve. Food and accommodation are also readily available to make each visitor's stay more comfortable. For the adventurous, the northeastern part of Cross River State is a must, for here lies the Obudu Ranch. The ranch allows visitors to explore the off-beaten track of Nigeria's beautiful countryside. Visitors would be able to experience the lush greenery of Nigeria as well as its close neighbor, Cameroon.