Rivers State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Afam

Afam is a town in Rivers State district, Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 232 places to visit — 190 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves and 4 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Port Harcourt Pleasure Park (42 km), Isaac Boro Park (42 km) and Corpus Christi Cathedral (43 km).

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Afam at a glance

Location
Rivers State district, Nigeria
Coordinates
4.7900° N, 7.3119° E
Places within 50 km
232 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Afam

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Afam: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Afam

208 churches within 100 km of Afam. The closest is St Barnabas Anglican Church, Okoloma, Afam, Oyigbo. Rivers State (13 km); the best-known is St Martin's Church (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Afam

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Afam. The closest is King Agbadam Palace Square (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Afam

7 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Afam. The closest is George Ama (33 km); the best-known is Bonny Island (48 km). Best time: september to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Afam

5 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Afam. The closest is Rumuokwuusi Central Mosque (35 km); the best-known is Mosque at Mile 1 (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Afam

4 museums within 100 km of Afam. The closest is Mr. Mike Olaitan T (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Afam

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Afam. The closest is Port Harcourt Zoo (37 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Afam

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 98 km on the road.

  1. Start in Afam
  2. 17 km King Agbadam Palace Square · palace, Rivers State
  3. 3 km St Martin's Church · church, Rivers State
  4. 29 km Isaac Boro Park · park, Rivers State
  5. 1 km Corpus Christi Cathedral · church, Rivers State
  6. 6 km Port Harcourt Pleasure Park · park, Rivers State
  7. 42 km Back to Afam

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    Within 15 km of Afam

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Afam by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches190208St Barnabas Anglican Church, Okoloma, Afam, Oyigbo. Rivers State (13 km)
    Forts & heritage812King Agbadam Palace Square (17 km)
    Other attractions1212Town Square (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves67George Ama (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs45Rumuokwuusi Central Mosque (35 km)
    Museums34Mr. Mike Olaitan T (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Port Harcourt Zoo (37 km)
    Parks22Port Harcourt Pleasure Park (42 km)
    Temples22Iskcon Oyigbo (28 km)
    Beaches & coast22Ifoko Beach, Rivers (42 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Klaus Residence (34 km)

    Afam: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Afam?

    King Agbadam Palace Square (palace, about 17 km), St Martin's Church (church, about 18 km), Port Harcourt Pleasure Park (park, about 42 km), Isaac Boro Park (park, about 42 km), Corpus Christi Cathedral (church, about 43 km), Christ the King Cathedral (church, about 44 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Afam?

    232 places on Spotwander: 190 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 12 other attractions, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest church to Afam?

    St Barnabas Anglican Church, Okoloma, Afam, Oyigbo. Rivers State, about 13 km by road; LACC Global-Bori (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Afam?

    King Agbadam Palace Square, about 17 km by road; Nortem Palace, Bori. Ogoni (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Afam?

    George Ama, about 33 km by road; Kalio Ama (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Afam?

    Start in Afam, visit King Agbadam Palace Square, then St Martin's Church, then Isaac Boro Park, then Corpus Christi Cathedral, then Port Harcourt Pleasure Park, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Afam?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Afam

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