Plateau State

Understand

This is the 12th largest state in Nigeria. It is known as the home of peace and tourism. It shares boundary with Bauchi State, Kaduna State, Nasarawa State and Taraba State. The Jos Plateau is the source of many rivers in northern Nigeria including the Kaduna, Gongola, Hadeja and Damaturu rivers.

Climate Though situated in the tropical zone, a higher altitude means that Plateau State has a near temperate climate with an average temperature of between 13 and 22 °C. Harmattan winds cause the coldest weather between December and February. The warmest temperatures usually occur in the dry season months of March and April.

Getting there

By plane You can get in by plane into Plateau State. They have various airports in the state. Yakubu Gowon Airport and Jos Airport are the two popular airport in the state.

By bus You can get in by bus into the state. There are various bus terminals in the state. You can use luxurious buses like GIGM or local buses

Getting around

By bus You can move around in the state via buses especially for long distance journey.

See

The National Museum in Jos is renowned for its archaeology and The Pottery Hall has an exceptional collection of finely crafted pottery from all over Nigeria. The Museum of Traditional Nigerian Architecture is adjacent, with life-size replicas of a variety of buildings, from the walls of Kano and to a Tiv village. Jos Zoo has a good stock of animals, birds and reptiles. Assop Falls, about 64 km from Jos city on the road to Abuja, this is a tourist stop for picnicking, swimming and enjoying the scenery. Kurra Falls 77 km southeast of Jos is a beautiful area of rocks hills, and lakes, ideal for boating, camping, and rock climbing. There is tourist accommodation available. Wase Rock is a striking dome-shaped inselberg which juts out of the ground to a height of 450 m about 216 km southeast of Jos near Wase town. It is one of the only five breeding places for the white pelican in Africa. The Shere Hills include some of the Plateau’s highest peaks. They are a range of hills to the east of Jos which have views of the city below, and attract mountain climbers and hill walkers. Riyom Rock is a rock formation 25 km southwest of Jos, near Riyom town. Kahwang Rock Formation is a set of basalt rocks in Bangai village of Bachi District.

Do

Pandam Game Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary. It is a protected region of natural habitat and is home to hippopotami, crocodiles, and snakes of all types. Local park rangers track local game on foot and guide people to the best viewing areas. This area is still virtually unspoiled by human contact. It offers sports fishing facilities and tourist accommodation is available. Miango Rest House is a retreat and conference center located in Miango established by missionaries in 1914. The Rest House provides visitors with plenty of opportunities to hike in the surrounding area. The property also features a man-made dam, a farm and is located at the foot of Mount Sanderson that provides a beautiful view of the area.