Places to visit near

Dankama

Dankama is a town in Katsina State district, Nigeria of about 6,531 people. Within 50 km by road there are 21 places to visit: 12 mosques & dargahs, 6 forts & heritage and 1 churches. The must-see place is Mare de Kourfin Koura.

13.2978° N, 7.7949° EPop. 6,531

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Within 30 km2 places
Within 50 km21
Must-see1
Notable17
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Dankama

4 stops, one loop, back by 3:23 pm

125 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 Dankama
  2. Kofar Sauri Juma'at Mosque Kastinamosque · 30 min
  3. Kofar Gugaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Kofar Durbiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Ajiwa Damdam · 45 min
  6. Back in Dankama
Today’s loopDankamaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Dankama?

Dan Kama (heritage site, about 1 km), Kofar Sauri Juma'at Mosque Kastina (mosque, about 45 km), Kofar Sauri (heritage site, about 47 km), Kofar Durbi (heritage site, about 49 km), Kerau Izala Mosque Kastina (mosque, about 49 km), Kobadié (viewpoint, about 24 km).

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

21 places on Spotwander: 12 mosques & dargahs, 6 forts & heritage, 1 church, 1 park, 1 viewpoint.

Which is the nearest dargah to Dankama?

Mosquée, about 32 km by road; Grande Mosquée de Gazaoua (35 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Dankama?

Dan Kama, about 1 km by road; Kofar Sauri (47 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Dankama?

Start in Dankama, visit Kofar Sauri Juma'at Mosque Kastina, then Kofar Guga, then Kofar Durbi, then Ajiwa Dam, and drive back — about 125 km by road in all.