Old Oyo National Park Travel Guide: Top Sights in Nigeria, Tours &

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Old Oyo National Park- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Nigeria; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 8 hours

Old Oyo National Park, spanning 2,512 km², is located across northern Oyo State and southern Kwara State, Nigeria, making it one of the country's prominent national parks. The park, rich in biodiversity, is home to animals like African buffalo, kob, bushbuck, and roan antelope, as well as numerous bird species. Positioned near towns such as Saki, Iseyin, and Igboho, it offers not only wildlife experiences but also access to local cultural and commercial attractions. Once a habitat for the endangered West African wild dog, the species has been lost due to hunting and regional human population growth. The park's administrative office in Oyo provides visitor information and booking services, enhancing accessibility for tourists from southwestern and northwestern Nigeria.

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Reviews of Old Oyo National Park

Thomas Opeyemi

2
Reviewed: 2023-11-03

This apparently is a shadow of itself. You can not visit at will; you must plan a preemptive visit on a weekday to the administrative office, where you will write to the commandant for access to the grounds, which may or may not be granted. The administrative office is being co-utilized as event ground on weekends; it houses a museum which you can access at anytime by paying a #250 fee. Below are some pictures taken inside and outside the museum. One more thing; the Old Oyo park itself has been deemed unsafe as more and more unknown gunmen and other unscrupulous elements have found refuge within its grounds.
Adedayo Josephine

4
Reviewed: 2022-10-03

Old Oyo National park is located in Oyo Town, Oyo state. If you are a lover of nature, tranquil environments, and animals, you will find this place interesting. You will pay NGN300 only at the museum located in the park.
Isaac Olopade

5
Reviewed: 2019-12-14

One of the best tourist center I know so far, the park is filled with historical and amazing facts about youruba. It's a recommended tourist centre.... Security is also guaranteed!
Adejola Femi

5
Reviewed: 2018-12-12

Old Oyo National Park is a reservation place where one can see some wild & domestic animals
Kehinde Babs

4
Reviewed: 2018-08-11

Spacious landmass, serene environment. As at the time I got there at about 8:15am, staff were not around to guard me. So I can validate the kind and types of animals in the park. Although I saw an ostrich strolling within it enclave and was able to take some shots.