YUSUFARI OASIS AND SAND DUNES ARE POTENTIAL RESOURCE FOR NATURE-BASE ECOTOURISM SITE IN YOBE STATE, NORTH-EAST NIGERIA
1 Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State
2 Department of Forestry and Wildlife, University of Maiduguri, Borno State
3 Department of Geography Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State
4 Kano Zoological Garden and Wildlife Management Agency, Kano State
5 Department of Wildlife and Ecotourism Management Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, Hadejia, Jigawa State
* Corresponding author: lawanidrisadam@gmail.com
2 Department of Forestry and Wildlife, University of Maiduguri, Borno State
3 Department of Geography Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State
4 Kano Zoological Garden and Wildlife Management Agency, Kano State
5 Department of Wildlife and Ecotourism Management Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, Hadejia, Jigawa State
* Corresponding author: lawanidrisadam@gmail.com
Abstract
Yusufari called Tulo Tulo Oasis in Yobe State, North-East Nigeria, is a notable tourist destination, often referred to as the desert land of hope and best referred to as mini-Dubai. This breathtaking oasis and dunes combine natural beauty, a rich cultural heritage, and exciting, unique activities. This study sought to investigate the potential of the oasis in combination with dunes to draw the interest of both local and international tourists. This study clearly shows that by fully exploiting its tourism capabilities, as shown in Plates 1-6, the Yobe State Government and Nigeria can promote sustainable tourism, stimulate the local economy, generate employment opportunities, and showcase the natural beauty of this area.
Keywords
Oasis
Tourism
Destination
Sand Dunes Yobe State
Nigeria
How to Cite
I., A. L., B, M. M., B, A. E., S., A. M., M.N, Z., & A., M. (2025). YUSUFARI OASIS AND SAND DUNES ARE POTENTIAL RESOURCE FOR NATURE-BASE ECOTOURISM SITE IN YOBE STATE, NORTH-EAST NIGERIA. Gashua Journal of Irrigation and Desertification Studies, 3(1), 25-37.
A. L. I., M. M. B, A. E. B, A. M. S., Z. M.N, and M. A., "YUSUFARI OASIS AND SAND DUNES ARE POTENTIAL RESOURCE FOR NATURE-BASE ECOTOURISM SITE IN YOBE STATE, NORTH-EAST NIGERIA," Gashua Journal of Irrigation and Desertification Studies, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 25-37, November 2025.
