Sadiq Abubakar III International AirportAbudullahi Fodio Central MuseumKwokolowaji HillsZabamawa MosqueDutsen Gulfacha HillKanta Museum
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Gwandu

Gwandu is a town in Kebbi State district, Nigeria of about 10,018 people. Within 50 km by road there are 8 places to visit: 1 mosques & dargahs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see place is Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport.

12.5020° N, 4.6429° EPop. 10,018

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Within 30 km4 places
Within 50 km8
Must-see1
Notable19
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport

Attraction · 96 km · Sokoto State

Notable

Abudullahi Fodio Central Museum

Museum · 1 km

Notable

Kwokolowaji Hills

Hill · 28 km · Sokoto State

Places near Gwandu by type

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One day from Gwandu

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:11 pm

177 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 Gwandu
  2. Kwokolowaji Hillshill · 1 hrs
  3. Aliero Hillhill · 1 hrs
  4. Dutsen Gulfacha Hillhill · 1 hrs
  5. Zabamawa Mosquemosque · 30 min
  6. Kanta Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Gwandu
Today’s loopGwanduStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gwandu?

Abudullahi Fodio Central Museum (museum, about 1 km), Kwokolowaji Hills (hill, about 28 km), Yamadela (viewpoint, about 28 km), Zabamawa Mosque (mosque, about 30 km), Dutsen Gulfacha Hill (hill, about 31 km), Kanta Museum (museum, about 37 km).

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

8 places on Spotwander: 1 dargah, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 fort, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest dargah to Gwandu?

Zabamawa Mosque, about 30 km by road; Jega Central Mosque Jega North (52 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gwandu?

Kwokolowaji Hills, about 28 km by road; Yamadela (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gwandu?

Start in Gwandu, visit Kwokolowaji Hills, then Aliero Hill, then Dutsen Gulfacha Hill, then Zabamawa Mosque, then Kanta Museum, and drive back — about 177 km by road in all.