Rivers State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Buguma

Buguma is a city in Rivers State district, Nigeria, home to about 135,404 people. Within 50 km by road there are 237 places to visit — 203 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 3 mosques & dargahs and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Isaac Boro Park (21 km), Corpus Christi Cathedral (21 km) and Port Harcourt Pleasure Park (25 km).

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Buguma at a glance

Location
Rivers State district, Nigeria
Population
about 135,404
Coordinates
4.7361° N, 6.8624° E
Places within 50 km
237 (3 must-see)
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 Buguma

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

211 churches within 100 km of Buguma. The closest is St Michael's Anglican Church Cathedral (1 km); the best-known is Corpus Christi Cathedral (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Buguma

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Buguma. The closest is Akwaka Occ Palace (21 km); the best-known is Epirikom Royal Highness Palace (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Buguma

7 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Buguma. The closest is Diobu Central Mosque (20 km); the best-known is Mosque at Mile 1 (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Buguma

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Buguma. The closest is Kalabari Territory (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Buguma

5 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Buguma. The closest is George Ama (30 km). Best time: september to february.

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Temples near Buguma

4 temples within 100 km of Buguma. The closest is El Shaddai Rescued Temple (20 km); the best-known is The Achievers Temple (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Buguma

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buguma
  2. 14 km African Church, Usokun · church, Rivers State
  3. 1 km Prayer House · church, Rivers State
  4. 34 km Port Harcourt Pleasure Park · park, Rivers State
  5. 6 km Corpus Christi Cathedral · church, Rivers State
  6. 1 km Isaac Boro Park · park, Rivers State
  7. 21 km Back to Buguma

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    Within 15 km of Buguma

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Buguma by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches203211St Michael's Anglican Church Cathedral (1 km)
    Forts & heritage715Akwaka Occ Palace (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs37Diobu Central Mosque (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Kalabari Territory (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves35George Ama (30 km)
    Other attractions55The SlainLamb Ministries (15 km)
    Temples44El Shaddai Rescued Temple (20 km)
    Parks33Isaac Boro Park (21 km)
    Beaches & coast33Skymark Nigeria Limited (19 km)
    Museums13Mr. Mike Olaitan T (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Elecki (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Klaus Residence (31 km)

    Buguma: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Buguma?

    Isaac Boro Park (park, about 21 km), Corpus Christi Cathedral (church, about 21 km), Port Harcourt Pleasure Park (park, about 25 km), African Church, Usokun (church, about 14 km), Prayer House (church, about 14 km), New Life Baptist Church, Usokun (church, about 14 km).

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

    237 places on Spotwander: 203 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 3 mosques & dargahs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest church to Buguma?

    St Michael's Anglican Church Cathedral, about 1 km by road; Ebenezer African Church, Ido (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Buguma?

    Akwaka Occ Palace, about 21 km by road; Epirikom Royal Highness Palace (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Buguma?

    Diobu Central Mosque, about 20 km by road; Mosque at Mile 1 (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Buguma?

    Start in Buguma, visit African Church, Usokun, then Prayer House, then Port Harcourt Pleasure Park, then Corpus Christi Cathedral, then Isaac Boro Park, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Buguma?

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

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