Nigeria: tourism and its future
When it comes to tourist attractions in Africa, Nigeria has bragging rights as one of the best destinations on the continent. The country is the 14th largest in Africa with an area of about 923,768 square kilometers. Nigeria offers many places of interest for tourists. There is a wide range of exotic beaches in the country that keep swimmers and water sports enthusiasts busy during their Nigerian holidays. The country’s vast areas of pristine scenery allow nature lovers to rejuvenate and love their time. The local costumes of the region are very impressive. The cultures of Nigeria are best explained by its delicious cuisines, handicrafts, and festivals. The natives are known to be friendly and welcome tourists with an open heart.
The country’s urbanity impresses many businessmen and tourists, cities like Lagos and Abuja have been attracting tourists for many years. However, the Nigerian tourism industry still needs to make a lot of improvements. The new administration of the country has been working hard to improve the infrastructure of the state. Many of the foreign and local investors have been investing in the tourism industry and according to them, the country has great tourism potential. In the coming years, several problems related to Nigerian tourism will be solved. Currently, investors have been spending a fair amount of cash on the country’s cultural sites where relics of the slave trade abound. Many of Nigeria’s museums and monuments are being carefully preserved and a lot of money is being spent on national parks.
Nigeria is also home to extensive wildlife, making it the ultimate destination for safari lovers. The current administration has also spent money building hiking trails and jeep trails in Nigerian safari parks. On the other hand, the camping and picnic sites -within the circuit system of trails of the national parks- are also in demand and are in the process of development.
Most of the venues will be facilitated by better tourist lodges and reception centers will be built in the natural and physical attractions of the country. Demand for a cable bus system (which can allow tourists to explore the uneven but picturesque terrain) in the Mambilla, Kanyang and Obudu mountain ranges is also in the spotlight. Many hotels and resorts are being established near the country’s natural attractions, including springs and waterfalls. Sport fishing and boating facilities are being upgraded in the beach tourism sector and the region will feature contemporary amusement parks, shopping areas and other general entertainment facilities. Therefore, the country lacks modern infrastructure facilities; the management is paying attention to improve it. The only negative thing about Nigeria is the poverty that is noticeable in the rural areas.