Biu is a tourist center where one of the famous lake is being located. Lake Tila is a native name, located here in Biu southern Borno State Nigeria with

Area Type:

 

Hydrographic

Location Type:

 

Crater Lake

Latitude:

 

10.55

Longitude:

 

12.13333

Latitude (DMS):

 

10° 33' 0 N

Longitude (DMS):

 

12° 7' 60 E

Tilla Lake: This serene crater lake is made more beneficial to the tourist by the lakeside, environment-friendly bungalows built in its vicinity for the accommodation of tourists. Overlooking the lake is the Tilla Hill. At 2,900 feet above sea level, it is the highest point in the old Biu Division.              

Hawul River: Tourists interested in aquatic life may find this river of particular interest. It flows into the River Gongola, a major tributary of River Benue.    Please note that there is an excellent view of Hawul valley into Adamawa plateau from the old Kidang Rest House.                                      

Thirduldu Waterfalls: One of the finest perennial waterfalls in Nigeria. It is located at Vidau village, under one hour drive from Biu town.                             

Biu-Buma Hillsides: Drive through the scenic Biu-Buma road and take in its precipitous hillsides as you curve through its twists and turns. It is one of many similar hillsides in Biu area.                                          

Bulungwe Escarpment: Biu is famous for its beautiful escarpments of which the Bulungwe is one. From the vantage place of Biu area's own Lokoja, good views of some other captivating escarpments would be seen.                                                                                           

Sirhi & Mandaragrau Ruins: These are perhaps among the best preserved ruins in Nigeria. Their stonewalls and the fine view of Biu plateau the offer would interest not only archeologists but the general visitor.

Ngohi Rock: This giant rock, from which you can have a good view of Biu, Ngulde, Chibok and Adamawa hills, may be an interesting place for picnickers. If you are interested in other attractions, there is a rock by a pool and a baobab tree with female breasts near Sabon Gari in Ngulde area. The latter offers good photographic opportunities.                                                                          

Llamdi Gorge: This narrow valley steeped into a stream offers unique views.

 Waka: This is an important missionary centre worth visiting for its pioneering work in educational and healthcare development in the Biu area.         

Kwadankir Pool: Attractive for its snakes and crocodiles, which the patient visitor may be lucky to see

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THE CLIMATE HERE IN BIU KINGDOM

Biu town, being on a plateau some 2,500 feet above sea level, has a much better climate than surrounding areas.  Compared with the better climate than surrounding humidity of Yola, it is a health resort, and it has been compared with Jos. In general, it never gets hot and the dry season is so short that when it is unpleasantly hot in Maiduguri, it is always cool in Biu Town. In addition, there is nearly always a breeze, which makes any weather bearable. To sum up this, Biu is one of the best climate towns in Nigeria.

Every month in the year is perfect weather.  In January, it is always warm by day, too cold to sit out at night as usually harmattan. A strong breeze early morning and evening from east or south.  February to December is another exciting and beautiful climate. Over here in Biu, its call Nigeria home of peace because of our elegant climate and home welcoming resort we have here.