The Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve, whose site is historically known as Majang, is situated on the Mambilla Plateau in North East Nigeria, covering 46 km2.

It can be reached on foot from Yelwa village past the Mayo Jigawal, from where it is less than half an hour’s walk to the upper edge of the forest.

[1] Four tree species are Red Data listed (Entandrophragma angolense, Lovoa trichilioides, Millettia conraui, Aningeria altissima), and several, such as Anthonotha noldeae are new to West Africa and others new to Nigeria.

The forest reserve receives significant precipitation throughout the year, with an average annual rainfall of 3969 mm | 156.3 inches.

The climate of the forest reserve, is characterized by consistently warm temperatures, significant precipitation throughout the year, and high humidity levels.

Ngel Nyaki is home to a population of the rare and endangered Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes subsp.

Birds such as turacos, the Cameroon olive-pigeon (Columba sjostedti), double-toothed barbet (Lybius bidentatus) and green bulbul are common.

[11] Species of interest include the IUCN vulnerable Bannerman's weaver (Ploceus bannermani), and the near threatened Crossley's ground-thrush (Zoothera crossleyi).

158 bird species were recorded on the Mambilla Plateau between 13 November – 22 December 2003 by Tony Disley, many of them were within Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve.

[12] Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve is a critical habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna.

[21][22] Additionally, poaching of wildlife for various purposes, including bushmeat and illegal trade, poses a threat to the resident fauna.

This can be through education, awareness campaigns, and providing alternative livelihoods that reduce dependency on activities that harm the reserve.

[13][27][28] Collaboration between governmental bodies, non-governmental organizations, local communities, and international partners is often crucial for the successful conservation of areas like Ngel Nyaki.

In other words, you can fly to Jalingo Airport and then drive to Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve.