Nigeria

Places to visit near Bunkure

Bunkure is a town in Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 209 places to visit — 88 mosques & dargahs, 55 churches, 17 forts & heritage and 13 parks. The must-see places are Kano Zoological Garden (37 km), National Museum Gidan Makama Kano (40 km) and Kofar Kabuga (41 km).

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Bunkure at a glance

Location
Nigeria
Coordinates
11.6992° N, 8.5413° E
Places within 50 km
209 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Bunkure

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bunkure: 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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Mosques & dargahs near Bunkure

91 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bunkure. The closest is Central Mosque Rano (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Bunkure

55 churches within 100 km of Bunkure. The closest is St Mary's Nursery and Primary School Bagauda/Wak (31 km); the best-known is St. Georges Anglican Church (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bunkure

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bunkure. The closest is Emiar Palace Rano (21 km); the best-known is Kofar Kabuga (41 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Bunkure

14 parks within 100 km of Bunkure. The closest is Dog Park (36 km); the best-known is Kano Zoological Garden (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bunkure

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bunkure. The closest is Bagauda Dam (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bunkure

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bunkure. The closest is Peace Garden (36 km); the best-known is Biological Garden (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bunkure

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 128 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bunkure
  2. 20 km Central Mosque Rano · mosque, Kano State
  3. 58 km Kano Zoological Garden · garden, Kano State
  4. 3 km National Museum Gidan Makama Kano · museum, Kano State
  5. 1 km Babban Masallacin Juma'a (Kano Central Mosque) · mosque, Kano State
  6. 5 km Kofar Kabuga · heritage site, Kano State
  7. 41 km Back to Bunkure

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bunkure by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs8891Central Mosque Rano (20 km)
    Churches5555St Mary's Nursery and Primary School Bagauda/Wak (31 km)
    Other attractions2830Kano State Zoological Garden (38 km)
    Forts & heritage1718Emiar Palace Rano (21 km)
    Parks1314Dog Park (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Bagauda Dam (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Peace Garden (36 km)
    Museums22National Museum Gidan Makama Kano (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Goron Dutse Hill (42 km)

    Bunkure: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bunkure?

    Kano Zoological Garden (garden, about 37 km), National Museum Gidan Makama Kano (museum, about 40 km), Central Mosque Rano (mosque, about 20 km), Kofar Kabuga (heritage site, about 41 km), Babban Masallacin Juma'a (Kano Central Mosque) (mosque, about 41 km), Chiromawa Central Mosque (mosque, about 21 km).

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

    209 places on Spotwander: 88 mosques & dargahs, 55 churches, 28 other attractions, 17 forts & heritage, 13 parks.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Bunkure?

    Central Mosque Rano, about 20 km by road; Chiromawa Central Mosque (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bunkure?

    St Mary's Nursery and Primary School Bagauda/Wak, about 31 km by road; Living Faith Church, Kano (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bunkure?

    Emiar Palace Rano, about 21 km by road; Hebe Mosque (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bunkure?

    Start in Bunkure, visit Central Mosque Rano, then Kano Zoological Garden, then National Museum Gidan Makama Kano, then Babban Masallacin Juma'a (Kano Central Mosque), then Kofar Kabuga, and drive back — about 128 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bunkure?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

    Towns near Bunkure

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