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Naija Adventurers
An Abuja hiking club founded by Adebayo Babatunde that leads large group hikes over the rocky hills around the capital, with medics and security on hand.
At a glance
- Type
- Group hiking club
- Area
- Abuja, Nigeria
Good to know
- Guided group hikes
- Volunteer organisers
- Medical support
- Security escort
Why we recommend it
Naija Adventurers is one of the hiking groups behind Abuja's outdoor boom. Founded by Adebayo Babatunde, the club organises group hikes in the hills around the capital, and its outings can be large: one Saturday hike reported by the news agency AFP in 2025 drew more than 400 people for a 2.5-kilometre climb up rocky outcrops. For visitors, joining a group like this is one of the few practical ways to experience the granite hills that surround the city.
Hiking in Abuja is different from walking in a country with a network of signed trails. There are few official public paths, and most routes are unmarked and passed on by word of mouth. Naija Adventurers sends advance teams to scout trails, and exact locations are usually shared only when members meet up to carpool to the start, which is partly a security precaution. Volunteer organisers, medical staff and security accompany the hikes.
The atmosphere is social. Hikes often include group music, dancing and aerobics, and vendors may set up at the start or finish. Alongside shorter Saturday outings, the group also runs longer and more demanding day trips. In the past the club has charged a flat fee per hike rather than requiring registration, so ask about current fees and any membership options before you join.
Security is a real consideration. In 2025 the police warned against hiking and camping in the Federal Capital Territory without notifying the security agencies, and organised groups are the safest way to go. Organisers have been in talks with the tourism ministry about mapping hiking areas. Do not head into the hills alone, and follow the instructions of the hike leaders.
The group is one of several hiking clubs active in Abuja. AFP counted around six others in 2025, including Kay Hikers, founded by Kingsley Uche, which has about 5,000 members. Comparing their schedules is a good way to find a hike that suits your fitness and timing.
Bring sturdy shoes with good grip, plenty of water, sun protection and a snack, and expect early starts to avoid the heat. A reasonable level of fitness helps, as the climbs are steep in places. Contact the group through its social media channels to find out about upcoming hikes.
Naija Adventurers FAQs
Who runs Naija Adventurers?
It was founded by Adebayo Babatunde and is run with volunteer organisers.
How big are the hikes?
They can be large; one Saturday hike in 2025 drew more than 400 people.
Where do the hikes go?
To the hills around Abuja. Exact locations are shared when participants meet to carpool, partly for security.
Is it safe?
Hikes are accompanied by volunteer organisers, medical staff and security. Avoid hiking alone in the Federal Capital Territory.
How hard are the hikes?
They involve climbs over rocky outcrops, so a reasonable level of fitness and good shoes are needed.
Is there a fee?
The club has charged a flat fee per hike in the past; ask about current fees before joining.
How do I join a hike?
Contact the group through its social media channels to find out about upcoming outings.