Bayelsa State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Akinima

Akinima is a town in Bayelsa State district, Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 96 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 4 mosques & dargahs and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Port Harcourt Pleasure Park (83 km), Corpus Christi Cathedral (85 km) and Isaac Boro Park (85 km).

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Akinima at a glance

Location
Bayelsa State district, Nigeria
Coordinates
5.0854° N, 6.4663° E
Places within 50 km
161
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Akinima

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Akinima: 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 Akinima

140 churches within 100 km of Akinima. The closest is First Baptist Church (1 km); the best-known is Celestial Church (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Akinima

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Akinima. The closest is Alamieyesiegha Castle (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Akinima

7 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Akinima. The closest is Navy Base Mosque (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Akinima

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Akinima. The closest is Upper Orashi Forest Reserve (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Akinima

5 parks within 100 km of Akinima. The closest is Igbogene Field (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Akinima

2 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Akinima. The closest is BEST WESTERN Plus at the Oxbow Lake (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Akinima

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Akinima
  2. 20 km Navy Base Mosque · mosque, Bayelsa State
  3. 5 km Alamieyesiegha Castle · heritage site, Bayelsa State
  4. 1 km Opolo Mosque · mosque, Bayelsa State
  5. 1 km House on the Rock · church, Bayelsa State
  6. 2 km Celestial Church · church, Bayelsa State
  7. 26 km Back to Akinima

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    All places near Akinima by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Akinima by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches96140First Baptist Church (1 km)
    Other attractions5050TCJ Latter Day Saints (24 km)
    Forts & heritage425Alamieyesiegha Castle (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs47Navy Base Mosque (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Upper Orashi Forest Reserve (29 km)
    Parks35Igbogene Field (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12BEST WESTERN Plus at the Oxbow Lake (34 km)
    Temples12The Sacred Temple of The Most High God Mother Supreme (43 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Wilberforce Island (43 km)
    Museums02Odiete Compound (78 km)
    Beaches & coast02Port Harcourt Tourist Beach (88 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Klaus Residence (92 km)

    Akinima: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Akinima?

    Navy Base Mosque (mosque, about 20 km), Alamieyesiegha Castle (heritage site, about 26 km), Celestial Church (church, about 26 km), First Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), St. Joseph Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Opolo Mosque (mosque, about 27 km).

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

    161 places on Spotwander: 96 churches, 50 other attractions, 4 forts & heritage, 4 mosques & dargahs, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest church to Akinima?

    First Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; St. Joseph Catholic Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Akinima?

    Alamieyesiegha Castle, about 26 km by road; Christian Palace of Jubilee Ministry (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Akinima?

    Navy Base Mosque, about 20 km by road; Opolo Mosque (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Akinima?

    Start in Akinima, visit Navy Base Mosque, then Alamieyesiegha Castle, then Opolo Mosque, then House on the Rock, then Celestial Church, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Akinima?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Akinima

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Akinima’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Akinima on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.