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Oluwa Forest Reserve
Oluwa Forest Reserve is a national park in Nigeria, covering 829 km² (320 sq mi). It is the #9 largest of Nigeria's 14 national parks. Tourist and Conservation site located in Nigeria.
- Area
- 829 km²
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- AKR · 84 km
Nearest airports to Oluwa Forest Reserve
- 1 AKR84 kmstraight line
- 2 IBA97 kmstraight line
- 3 BNI117 kmstraight line
More about Oluwa Forest Reserve
Oluwa Forest Reserve is one of 14 national parks in Nigeria — Tourist and Conservation site located in Nigeria. It covers 829 km² (82,900 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #9 largest national park in Nigeria (3.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Oluwa Forest Reserve
The closest airport is Akure Airport (AKR), about 84 km away — around 1 h 49 min by car; alternatively Ibadan Airport (IBA, 97 km). Other national parks within reach include Omo forest reserve (1,320 km²), Okomu National Park (181 km²), Okeluse Forest Reserve (144 km²) and Old Oyo National Park (2,512 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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