Boki

Boki is a local government area in northern Cross River State, bordering Cameroon. Its headquarters is Boje. Boki lies within the Cross River National Park (Okwangwo Division), encompassing some of the most biodiverse rainforest in West Africa. The area is home to drill monkeys, Cross River gorillas, and forest elephants. Boki's communities include the Boki, Eajagam, and Beebo peoples. The Okwangwo section offers guided trekking and birdwatching.

By Plane

Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) in Calabar is about 180 km south.

By Car / Road

Boki is reached via the Ikom–Boje road, branching east from Ikom. The roads are rough and a 4×4 is recommended.

Okada and 4×4 vehicles are the main transport.

• Cross River National Park (Okwangwo Division) — the most biodiverse rainforest in Nigeria

• Boje — the LGA headquarters

• Cameroon border area — mountain views

• Guided rainforest trek — look for gorillas, drills, and chimpanzees

• Birdwatching — over 300 bird species

• Visit the park headquarters — arrange guides and permits

Local food from community-run guesthouses.

Palm wine and bottled drinks.

Park accommodation at Okwangwo. Basic community guesthouses.

Forest products including bush mango and njangsang.

• Ikom — 1.5 hr west
• Obudu — 2 hr north
• Cross River National Park (Oban) — 2 hr south