Top 10 highest mountains in Nigeria
Here we have for you a list of the highest mountains in Nigeria. There are 10 beautiful peaks that are towering over the country, read on and see their elevation levels, locations, and some other details.
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Which one is the highest mountain in Nigeria? - Top 10
- Chappal Waddi (highest peak in Nigeria)
Elevation: 2419 meters
The mountain is situated in Gashaka Gumti National Park, Taraba
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The mountain is situated near the border with Cameroon, and considered as a part of Bamenda-Adamawa-Mandara Mountain chain of Nigeria. It is the highest mountain not only among Nigerian, but among all mountains of sub-Saharan Africa and West Africa.
- Tsaunin Kwaiki
Elevation: 2359 meters
It is situated in Niger State
- Kumari
Elevation level: 2280 meters
Location: Borno State
- Mount Dimilang
Height level: 2042 meters. See also: Major physical features of Nigeria
Location: Adamawa State
- Sankwala Mountains
Elevation level: 1800 meters
Source: UGC
Location: Cross River State
- Shere Hills
Elevation level: 1829 meters
The mountain is situated in Plateau State. See also: Most beautiful places in Nigeria
- Masaijeh Hill
Elevation level: 1,593 m
Location: Bauchi State
- Atlantika Mountains
Elevation level: 1300m
Location: border between Nigeria and Cameroon
- Zeim Hill
Height level: 1,593 m
Location: Bauchi State
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- Atlantika Mountains
Elevation level: 1,300m
Location: Adamawa State
- Idanre Hill
Elevation: 1,053 m
The mountain is situated in Ondo State
The beauty of mountains in Nigeria
Nigeria is blessed with beautiful landscapes, and the mountains make this natural beauty even more attractive. The highest mountains in Nigeria are spread around the country, providing citizens and tourists with great facilities for hiking. This is a year-round activity, that has become more popular in recent years. Every mountain has its own features and beauty
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Visitors can find waterfalls, hills, peaks, caves, forests and other beautiful elements of nature here. Some mountains are equipped with hiking trails, others have just some hiking directions. All these features make these mountains a great place to spend time.
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Source: Top ten tallest mountains in Nigeria
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