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Aso Rock- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Nigeria; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Aso Rock is a prominent granitic outcrop located on the outskirts of Abuja, Nigeria's capital. Standing 400 meters tall with a peak elevation of 936 meters above sea level, it is one of the city's most striking landmarks. The rock is surrounded by key government buildings, including the Nigerian Presidential Complex, National Assembly, and Supreme Court. The name "Aso," meaning "victorious," is derived from the local Asokoro ethnic group.

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Reviews of Aso Rock

Ogenyi Raymond Chukwuemeka

4
Reviewed: 2024-12-26

Aso Rock is great, I love the view of the mountain 🗻 and have great spots around.
NS Minhas

4
Reviewed: 2022-01-25

The Aso Rock is a 400-metre (1,300 ft) prominent monolith with a peak height of 936-metre (3,071 ft) above sea level. It is one of the city's most noticeable features. ... Much of the city extends to the south of the rock. "Aso" means victorious in the native language of the Asokoro ("the people of victory") ethnic group. Aso Rock is a large outcrop of granitic rock located on the outskirts of Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. The Aso Rock is a 400-metre prominent monolith with a peak height of 936-metre above sea level. It is one of the city's most noticeable features.
Abdulqadri Lawal

4
Reviewed: 2021-05-30

Also rock is very unique rock as it's located in a relative center of the FCT. The rock spread wide and it's name is used to name the presidential house at the FCT. The rock on it is placed a beautiful design 'NIGERIA AT 60' to mark the 60th years anniversary of the country.
Yusuf Abiodun

5
Reviewed: 2020-11-03

Only endurance can make you reach the topmost layer of Aso rock. also is an excellent location to view the whole Abuja the capital city of Nigeria. It is our Tradition here to ascend and descend the hill at the end of every year, make it our last activity of the year. Presidential Guards Brigade Abuja
Henry Eze

5
Reviewed: 2018-11-11

That's not really where the president stays. The presidential villa is just named after the rock. It is surrounded by military installations though, and a popular hiking trail.