Places to visit near

Koko

Koko is a town in Edo State district, Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit: 131 churches, 9 forts & heritage and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Oba Palace, African Church and Warri Island.

6.0008° N, 5.4552° E

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Within 30 km10 places
Within 50 km176
Must-see7
Notable96
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Koko

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:05 pm

133 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 Koko
  2. Ologbonature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Ogba Zoo & Nature Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Oba Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
  5. Mwo Ganiyuheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Gilli-Gilli Forest Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Koko
Today’s loopKokoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Koko?

Palace of Chief Nanna (palace, about 1 km), Chief Nana of Koko Palace Open Courtyard (palace, about 3 km), Museum (museum, about 3 km), Ologbo (nature spot, about 16 km), Gilli-Gilli Forest Reserve (nature spot, about 18 km), St Mary's Catholic Church (church, about 2 km).

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

176 places on Spotwander: 131 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 17 other attractions, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest church to Koko?

St Mary's Catholic Church, about 2 km by road; Dominion Embassy (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Koko?

Palace of Chief Nanna, about 1 km by road; Chief Nana of Koko Palace Open Courtyard (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Koko?

Start in Koko, visit Ologbo, then Ogba Zoo & Nature Park, then Oba Palace, then Mwo Ganiyu, then Gilli-Gilli Forest Reserve, and drive back — about 133 km by road in all.