LIVE AERIAL STREAM • 4K HDRTARABA STATE

Nature's GiftTo The NationDISCOVERTARABA

Experience West Africa's most breathtaking highland plateaus, roaring cloud waterfalls, and wildlife sanctuaries captured through professional 4K drone cinematography.

100+Cinematic Drone Videos
50+Explored Destinations
2,419mHighest Peak (Chappal Waddi)
250K+Community Followers
Iconic Taraba Destinations

Explore Nature’s Sanctuaries

From alpine highlands and virgin cloud forests to roaring cascades and sprawling safari wilderness.

Mambilla Plateau
Mountains1,600m ASL
Sardauna LGA, Taraba State

Mambilla Plateau

Nestled in southeastern Taraba, Mambilla Plateau features rolling green hills, temperate tea plantations, undulating valleys, and pleasant cool weather reminiscent of Europe.

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Chappal Waddi
Mountains2,419m ASL
Gashaka-Gumti Park Boundary

Chappal Waddi

Chappal Waddi stands as the highest point in Nigeria. Surrounded by dense primeval montane forests and dramatic steep ridges, it is the ultimate alpine trek in West Africa.

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Gashaka Gumti National Park
Wildlife300m - 2,400m
Gashaka & Sardauna LGAs

Gashaka Gumti National Park

Covering over 6,700 sq km, Gashaka Gumti harbors lions, African wild dogs, giant eland, rare primates, and over 500 species of exotic birds across savannahs and cloud forests.

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Barup Waterfalls
Waterfalls1,450m ASL
Kakara, Mambilla Plateau

Barup Waterfalls

Cascading down rocky granite cliffs into a lush jungle amphitheater, Barup Waterfalls produces a mist that fuels year-round vibrant flora near the Highland Tea Estate.

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Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve
Nature1,550m ASL
Yelwa, Mambilla Plateau

Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve

One of Nigeria's last remaining high-altitude pristine rainforest sanctuaries, home to endangered Nigerian-Cameroon chimpanzees and rare medicinal botanical species.

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Kashimbila Hydropower Dam & Resort
Rivers
Takum LGA, Taraba State

Kashimbila Hydropower Dam & Resort

A monumental water engineering marvel situated on the Katsina-Ala River, surrounded by scenic green hills, luxury eco-lodges, and calm turquoise waters.

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Donga River Valley
Rivers
Donga LGA, Taraba State

Donga River Valley

Carving through fertile valleys, the Donga River offers breathtaking aerial perspectives of winding emerald curves, traditional fishing canoes, and riverine forests.

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Marmara Salt Lake
Nature
Ussa LGA, Taraba State

Marmara Salt Lake

An ancient natural salt water body steeped in local folklore, where mineral-rich waters have supplied salt to indigenous communities for centuries.

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Nwonyo Fishing Festival Lake
Festivals
Ibi LGA, Taraba State

Nwonyo Fishing Festival Lake

Host to Nigeria's oldest fishing festival since 1818. Thousands of fishermen leap into the lake simultaneously using traditional hand nets to catch massive catfish weigh-ins.

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Jalingo City & Suntai Hills
Culture
Jalingo LGA, Taraba State

Jalingo City & Suntai Hills

Surrounded by dramatic rocky monoliths and green ridges, Jalingo combines modern civic architecture with rich cultural markets and warm Taraba hospitality.

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DiscoverTaraba Drone Vault

4K Drone Cinematography

Every video is captured in native 4K resolution using professional cinema drones and specialized aerial telemetry.

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Mambilla Plateau 4K Aerial Symphony
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Sardauna LGAAug 2025

Mambilla Plateau 4K Aerial Symphony

Experience 4K ultra-definition drone views soaring over the infinite green tea hills of Kakara and cloud-capped peaks of Mambilla.

185,400 views
Conquering Chappal Waddi: Nigeria's Highest Peak
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Gashaka WildernessJul 2025

Conquering Chappal Waddi: Nigeria's Highest Peak

Follow our drone expedition team as we scale Nigeria's highest mountain peak (2,419m) through thick cloud forests.

240,120 views
The Thunderous Barup Waterfalls
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Kakara VillageMay 2025

The Thunderous Barup Waterfalls

Close-up FPV drone flight passing right through the mist of Barup Falls into the forest canopy below.

98,300 views
Gashaka Gumti Safari: Wildlife from Above
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Toungo SavannaApr 2025

Gashaka Gumti Safari: Wildlife from Above

Capturing baboon troops, waterbucks, and wild antelopes roaming freely across Nigeria's biggest national park.

142,900 views
Kashimbila Resort & Turquoise Hydro Dam
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TakumMar 2025

Kashimbila Resort & Turquoise Hydro Dam

A serene sunset cinematic flyover of Kashimbila Dam, luxury speedboats, and peaceful surrounding hills.

115,000 views
Nwonyo Fishing Festival Cultural Extravaganza
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Ibi LakeFeb 2025

Nwonyo Fishing Festival Cultural Extravaganza

Thousands of fishermen splashing into Nwonyo Lake in a synchronized cultural spectcle captured from 150m in the air.

310,500 views
Ngel Nyaki Primate Rainforest Sanctuary
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Yelwa PlateauJan 2025

Ngel Nyaki Primate Rainforest Sanctuary

Smooth cinematic gliding above the high-altitude cloud forest where chimpanzees nest in massive mahogany trees.

76,200 views
Jalingo City Lights & Suntai Mountain Monoliths
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JalingoDec 2024

Jalingo City Lights & Suntai Mountain Monoliths

Sunset to twilight transition over Jalingo city center, showing glowing streetscapes framed by ancient granite hills.

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Geographic Exploration

Interactive Map of Taraba State

Click on any destination marker on the map to explore drone footage, location telemetry, and travel highlights.

Mambilla Plateau
Mountains1,600m ASL

Mambilla Plateau

Sardauna LGA, Taraba State

Nestled in southeastern Taraba, Mambilla Plateau features rolling green hills, temperate tea plantations, undulating valleys, and pleasant cool weather reminiscent of Europe.

Key Features
Kakara Tea EstateRolling Green HillsTemperate ClimateScenic Cattle Ranches
Signature Aerial Collection

Cinematic Aerial Expeditions

Sailing Above Kakara Tea Highlands
Mambilla Plateau (1,600m)
Native 4K HDR • 60fps • ND16 Cinema Filter

Sailing Above Kakara Tea Highlands

Sweeping across endless terraced tea fields under early morning mountain mist, where emerald green rows stretch beyond the horizon.

Chappal Waddi Cloud Forest Pass
Gashaka-Gumti Wilderness (2,419m)
FPV Aerial Trek • 4K 120fps • Log Color

Chappal Waddi Cloud Forest Pass

Diving into sheer granite abysses and skimming over ancient cloud forest canopies home to West Africa's rare wild chimpanzee colonies.

Our Passion & Mission

Unveiling Africa's Best Kept Secret

DiscoverTaraba was born out of a relentless passion for professional drone cinematography and a deep love for Taraba State — known as Nature's Gift to the Nation.

Our mission is to showcase Taraba’s alpine mountains, roaring cascades, lush cloud forests, wildlife sanctuaries, and rich cultural traditions through world-class visual storytelling.

Cinema Drones

Native 4K HDR at 60fps & 120fps high frame rates.

High Altitude Spec

Engineered to operate at 2,400m+ mountain peaks.

Taraba drone photography
VISION

"To make Taraba State the top eco-tourism and nature filming destination in West Africa."

Expedition Journey

2023

First Flight Over Mambilla

The project began with a single drone trip to Kakara Tea Estate on Mambilla Plateau, capturing viral footage of the highland mist.

2024

Expedition to Chappal Waddi

Scaled Nigeria's highest mountain peak (2,419m) with cinema drones to document rare montane cloud forests.

2025

Official Tourism Vault Launch

Curated over 100+ 4K aerial films reaching millions of viewers across social platforms and global travel communities.

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Traveler & Community Voice

What Explorers Say

"I never imagined Nigeria had landscapes like Mambilla. Watching DiscoverTaraba's drone cinematography was what made me book a trip with my travel team. It feels like Scotland merged with East Africa!"

Dr. Amina Bello

Dr. Amina Bello

Travel Documentary FilmmakerAbuja, Nigeria

"DiscoverTaraba is doing God's work for tourism in Northern Nigeria. The 4K drone shots of Chappal Waddi and Barup Falls are of international NatGeo standard."

David K. Harrison

David K. Harrison

Eco-Explorer & AuthorLondon, UK

"As a native of Taraba State, seeing our natural heritage showcased with such world-class elegance brings tears of joy to my eyes. Incredible job!"

Grace Nyaki

Grace Nyaki

Cultural AmbassadorJalingo, Taraba
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