Gembu is a town in North East Nigeria, Nigeria. It is the headquarters of Sardauna Local Government Area, and a border town situated on the Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State. The Mambilla Plateau is a scenic highland area known for its cool weather, green hills, and peaceful environment. It is one of the highest places in Nigeria and a great destination for nature lovers.
Understand
[edit]It is believed that the inhabitants of the Mambilla Region are descendants of the Bantu ancestors. They constitute the Bantu people who stayed after the Bantu expansion across Africa. Gembu is close to the border separating Nigeria and Cameroon.
Gembu is the highest point in Nigeria. The Mambilla Plateau sits over 1,500 meters above sea level. The land is good for tea and cattle farming. Gembu is the main town on the plateau.
Get in
[edit]By plane
[edit]The Jalingo Airport (Danbaba Danfulani Suntai Airport) can be accessed directly by a number of local airlines from different parts of the country. The total cost of travelling to Jalingo by air from different places within Nigeria differs by location and airlines.
By bus/car
[edit]You can reach Gembu by road from Jalingo or Yola. The roads are winding and steep, so travel with care. Jalingo, which is the capital city, is linked by different road networks to other towns and states. There are different companies that provide shuttle services from towns in other parts of the country to Jalingo. The cost of travelling to Jalingo by road from locations in the Northern part of Nigeria is around ₦4,000, and from locations in the southern part is around ₦8,000.
Get around
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Local transport is by motorcycle (okada) and car. Some parts are best explored by walking.
See
[edit]- Chappal Waddi Mountain is the second highest point in sub-saharan West Africa.
Do
[edit]- The Mambilla Plateau has beautiful landscapes perfect for photos and hiking.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Pege Market, Ahmadu Bello way, Pege Quarters.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Maladisu Restaurant, Near Pege Quartees, ☏ +234806 133 5125. 09AM-10PM.
- 2 Royal Restaurant, No 48, Coffee Arabica Street TC quarter, ☏ +234806 538 4505.
- 3 Mami Kelly Restaurant, Veterinary Gate. 09AM-10PM.
- 4 Lois restaurant, opposite mbcn church gembu.
Drink
[edit]The drinks that you can get in Gembu
Kunu: a popular drink that is made from grains such as millet, sorghum, and maize.
Fura da nono: This drink is very popular, it can be referred to as the local yoghurt but it is actually cow milk and millet dough (Fura) mixed together.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Daula Al-Halal Motel, ☏ +234803 687 5318.
- 2 Gechaan Guest House, Ziri Street. A place to sleep
- 3 Gembu Guest Inn (GGI), Ndume yaji Road.