The defect to the 1,315-foot-long canopy walk at the 90s-founded Lekki Conservation Centre will invite a feeling of lust for a destination following an announcement that it is currently out of use. 

It was a viral video clip posted by a park visitor that led to such a move. The clip highlighted a deteriorating bridge, which is regarded as the longest walkway on the African continent. It’s a favourite touchpoint for adventure seekers who love the thrill of being suspended mid-air and looking down on protected wild plants and animals.

All that experience has been put on hold until further notice. On Tuesday, 23 January via Instagram, Lagos Safety Commission Director General, Lanre Mojola confirmed that the conservation centre has been closed for extensive maintenance since 16th January 2024.

There goes a question for thrill seekers: Where else can they go if they are to experience the calmness and feeling one with the universe that a nature park provides?

They can look at Lufasi Nature Park, located in Lekki, Lagos. This park provides natural habitats for animals such as monkeys, pangolins, and tortoises, and also offers sports facilities like a football pitch, volleyball pitch, and basketball court.

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Another exciting destination, located near the Cameroon border, is the Obudu Cattle Ranch. Similar to the canopy walk at LCC, the Obudu Cattle Ranch features a cable ride that takes visitors from the base to the top of the plateau. This cable ride offers a scenic view and avoids the treacherous winding road to the top.

In Abuja, the capital city, there is the Millennium Park, the largest park in the city. This park, inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II on 4 December 2003, caters to visitors of all ages with activities such as puzzles, miniature horse rides, bouncing castles, and swings. It also offers a breathtaking view of a magnificent waterfall and numerous fountains.

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Lastly, in the northern part of Nigeria, there is the Yankari Game Reserve, formerly known as the Yankari National Park, located in Bauchi State. This large wildlife park is home to a wide range of species, including African bush elephants, olive baboons, patas monkeys, tantalus monkeys, roan antelopes, hartebeests, lions, African buffalos, waterbucks, bushbucks, and hippopotamuses.

These diverse parks should definitely be on your list of must-visit nature destinations.