Kwatarkwashi Rock, Gusau, Zamfara, Nigeria
Kwatarkwashi Rock is about 350 meters above sea level and has a massive landmass of about 1 square mile. The Rock is located in Kwatarkwashi Town of Bungudu local government area, 12km from Gusau, the capital city of Zamfara, Nigeria.Kwatarkwashi rock is a magnificent granitic rock formation, beautiful to behold. The surrounding scenery offers natural ambience for relaxation and adventures. It is one of the most exotic natural rock formations in Nigeria.
According to local legend, some powerful spirits lived in the rock thereby forcing hunters to settle around the foot of the rock, that was how kwatarkwashi town came to be. Settlers in the past use the rock for worship, and the performance of the ceremony called 'Daukar Maiki' (catching of the eagles). Eagles used to live in the caves and catching them was the main feature of Daukar Maiki.
There are caves where the locals used to hide during difficult battles within the rock; the biggest of the caves can hide a thousand people. The rock is also home to a natural spring that never runs dry, providing cool, refreshing water for locals.
Kwatarkwashi Rock is an ideal place for excursion, picnics, sightseeing, bird watching and relaxation.
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