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Kainji National Park

Kainji National Park is a national park in Nigeria, established in 1979, covering 5,340 km² (2,062 sq mi). It is the #2 largest of Nigeria's 14 national parks.

Area
5,340 km²
Established
1979
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
ILR · 215 km
Kainji National Park
Photo: Sani Ahmad Usman · CC BY-SA 4.0

Nearest airports to Kainji National Park

  1. 1
    General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport Flag of NigeriaIlorin/Ogbomosho, Nigeria Airports in Nigeria
    ILR215 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport Flag of NigeriaSokoto, Nigeria Airports in Nigeria
    SKO292 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Kaduna International Airport Flag of NigeriaKaduna, Nigeria Airports in Nigeria
    KAD305 kmstraight line

More about Kainji National Park

Kainji National Park is one of 14 national parks in Nigeria. It covers 5,340 km² (534,000 ha) — about 3.4 times the size of London, making it the #2 largest national park in Nigeria (20.3% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1979, 47 years ago — the first national parks in Nigeria date back to 1949. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Kainji National Park

The closest airport is General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR), about 215 km away — around 4 h 39 min by car; alternatively Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO, 292 km). Other national parks within reach include Old Oyo National Park (2,512 km²), Kamuku National Park (1,120 km²), W National Park of Niger (2,200 km²) and W National Park of Benin (5,633 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Kainji National Park?

5,340 km² — about 534,000 hectares or 2,062 square miles.

When was Kainji National Park established?

In 1979 — 47 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Kainji National Park?

General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR), about 215 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Kainji National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.