Zuma Rock
A solid granite monolith about 725 metres high, whose rock face resembles a human face and which appears on the 100-naira banknote.
Zuma Rock lies in Madalla, Niger State, about 40 km west of Abuja, and can be seen from the Abuja–Kaduna road. This enormous single granite outcrop rises about 300 metres above the surrounding plain. Its weathering lines and rain streaks resemble a human face, earning it the nickname 'Gateway to Abuja'; the image is printed on the 100-naira note. Most visitors stop at roadside viewpoints for photos, and resort hotels nearby offer closer views. Climbing requires a local guide and permission.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Ushafa Pottery Village
- Usuma Dam
- Jabi Lake
- Abuja City Gate
- Magicland Amusement Park
- Moshood Abiola National Stadium
- Wuse Market
- Abuja Arts and Crafts Village