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Nigeria

10 places in Nigeria, sorted into the categories that matter when you are planning: what each place is, when it is worth going, how long to allow and how to reach it.

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The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, Nigeria
Pictured: The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove

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RegionWestern Africa
CapitalAbuja
Places written10
Categories covered5 of 5
🧭 Good to know Cost level, local customs and etiquette in Nigeria - what is polite and what is not →
Plugs and voltage Type D, G · 230 V travel adapter →
CurrencyNaira (NGN)
LanguagesEnglish
Driving sideright
Best months J F M A M J J A S O N D
Nature & outdoors (4) Landmarks & history (3) Museums & culture (1) Attractions & fun (1) Food & drink (1)

UNESCO heritage World Heritage Sites and living traditions on the UNESCO lists

UNESCO · World Heritage

Sukur Cultural Landscape

Adamawa State
UNESCO · World Heritage The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove

The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove

Osun State

Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.

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mountain

Idanre Hills

Ondo State
viewpoint

Olumo Rock

Ogun State
national park

Yankari National Park

Bauchi State
mountain

Zuma Rock

Niger State

Landmarks & history Castles, ruins, old towns, monuments and the places where the history actually happened.

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old town

Lagos

Lagos State
archaeological site

Sukur Cultural Landscape

Adamawa State
monument The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove

The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove

Osun State

Museums & culture Museums, galleries, open-air heritage sites and the collections worth planning a day around.

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gallery

Nike Art Gallery

Lagos State

Attractions & fun Theme parks, zoos, aquariums, towers and the built attractions families actually queue for.

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cable car

Obudu Mountain Resort

Cross River State

Food & drink Market halls, food streets and the dishes a country is genuinely known for - areas and traditions, not single venues.

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dish

Nigerian Cuisine

Nigeria

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