Places to visit near

Aku

Aku is a town in Enugu State district, Nigeria of about 73,742 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit: 131 churches, 10 parks and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Udi Hills, Agulu and Ogbunike Caves.

6.7090° N, 7.3183° EPop. 73,742

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Within 30 km32 places
Within 50 km184
Must-see3
Notable41
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Aku

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:39 pm

76 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Aku
  2. Adada River Damdam · 45 min
  3. Nwa-Nza Uwelu Ibeku Opi Inature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Ugwu Rogo Mountain Opinature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Ugwu Gburugburuviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Hilltop (Enugu State Highest Point)viewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Aku
Today’s loopAkuStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Aku?

Adada River Dam (dam, about 7 km), Ugwu Gburugburu (viewpoint, about 11 km), Ugwu Dielemagu (viewpoint, about 12 km), Ugwu Nzu (viewpoint, about 12 km), Ugwu Ikpere (viewpoint, about 13 km), Nwa-Nza Uwelu Ibeku Opi I (nature spot, about 14 km).

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

184 places on Spotwander: 131 churches, 14 other attractions, 10 parks, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Aku?

Sam Arena Church, about 20 km by road; Renewalhub Lnternational (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Aku?

New Berries Park, about 43 km by road; Oakland Park (43 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aku?

Start in Aku, visit Adada River Dam, then Nwa-Nza Uwelu Ibeku Opi I, then Ugwu Rogo Mountain Opi, then Ugwu Gburugburu, then Hilltop (Enugu State Highest Point), and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.