Okomu National Park is home to endangered forest Elephants and the White-throated monkey, one of the rarest monkeys in the world. It is one of the few remaining pristine rainforest areas in southern Nigeria. Located an hour’s drive from Benin-city off the Lagos – Benin expressway, it is ideal for game viewing, bird watching, sport-fishing, canoeing, swimming, hiking etc. Check-list of game includes Crocodile, Buffalo, Red-river hog and Chimpanzee. Flora species include Mahogany, Silk Cotton Tree and Ironwood etc. The park is very rich in birdlife with over 200 species recorded. There is a nature trail through the forest and a tree-top house for a panoramic view of the park. The Okomu River flows across the length of the Park. The new Okomu Eco-lodge located within the Park offers excellent accommodation and catering facilities.
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