Zuma Rock

Zuma Rock is a large natural monolith, or inselberg, in Niger State, Nigeria, formed by an igneous intrusion of gabbro and granodiorite. It is located immediately west of Nigeria's capital Abuja, on the main road from Abuja to Kaduna near Madala, and is known as the "Gateway to Abuja from Suleja". Zuma Rock towers over its surroundings by approximately 300 meters (980 feet).

Zuma Rock is quite tall by Nigerian geography standards. It is more than four times taller than NECOM House (Lagos' highest building in 1979) and taller than Aso and Olumo rocks combined.

Zuma Rock appears on the 100 naira note. During intertribal warfare, the Gbagyi people used it as a defensive retreat against invading neighboring tribes. The Zuba people regard the distance between Zuma Rock and other rocks as a kind of respect shown by the other mountains to Zuma Rock for its regal presence in the area.

Tourists can visit Zuma Rock all year because the weather is pleasant and warm. If you want to experience the stunning Zuma Rock fire, which only happens during rain, the best time to visit Zuma Rock is between April and October. This has remained one of the wonders to behold over time.

Location: Niger State, Nigeria