southeast corner of Taraba State, adjoining the Mambilla Plateau.
Mostly mountainous, from 457 to 2407 meters, it contains Nigeria's
highest mountain, Chapal Waddi (2409m). It is the most ecologically
diverse conservation area in the country and contains swaths of guinea
savanna, gallery forest, moist forest, mountain forest and grassland.
Many rivers flow through the park, including the Taraba, a major
tributary of the River Benue.
CubA wide variety of animal life can be found, including buffalo, roan
antelope, chimpanzee, colobus monkey, hippopotamus, hyena, giant
forest hog, lion and leopard. The park is a birdwatcher's paradise
with a wide variety of species, and there is excellent fishing in the
River Kam. The reserve headquarters is in the Forest Rest Houses at
Serti, on the main road between Bali and Mambilla Plateau.
These rest houses provide self-catering accommodation at a small fee.
The entrance to the park is about 15 km south of Serti. In the dry
season, it is possible to drive to the former headquarters at Gashaka
village, some 30 km from the entrance gate, where more self-catering
accommodation is available. The park is best explored on foot and it
is possible to hire game guards; guides and porters are available at
Serti or in Gashaka village.
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