Tillabéri Region district, Niger

Places to visit near Kollo

Kollo is a town in Tillabéri Region district, Niger, home to about 10,376 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 52 mosques & dargahs, 22 forts & heritage, 19 churches and 11 parks. The must-see places are Great Mosque of Niamey (41 km), Boubou Hama National Museum (43 km) and Mare de Kouara Tégui (43 km).

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Kollo at a glance

Location
Tillabéri Region district, Niger
Population
about 10,376
Coordinates
13.3043° N, 2.3390° E
Places within 50 km
141 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Kollo

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

89 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kollo. The closest is Mosquée (15 km); the best-known is Great Mosque of Niamey (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kollo

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kollo. The closest is Avion En Panne (32 km); the best-known is Place Djibo Bakary (43 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Kollo

19 churches within 100 km of Kollo. The closest is Église Évangelique Internationale de Saga (33 km); the best-known is Église Notre-Dame du Perpétuel Secours (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kollo

13 parks within 100 km of Kollo. The closest is Jardins (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kollo

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kollo. The closest is Ceinture Verte (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Kollo

4 museums within 100 km of Kollo. The closest is Maison de l'Uranium (38 km); the best-known is Boubou Hama National Museum (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kollo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 105 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kollo
  2. 38 km Maison de l'Uranium · museum, Niamey
  3. 5 km Boubou Hama National Museum · museum, Niamey
  4. 4 km Great Mosque of Niamey · mosque, Niamey
  5. 3 km Ceinture Verte · nature spot, Niamey
  6. 12 km Mare de Kouara Tégui · lake, Niamey
  7. 43 km Back to Kollo

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How to reach Kollo

    All places near Kollo by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kollo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs5289Mosquée (15 km)
    Other attractions2529Antenne GSM Moov Niger (16 km)
    Forts & heritage2224Avion En Panne (32 km)
    Churches1919Église Évangelique Internationale de Saga (33 km)
    Parks1113Jardins (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55Ceinture Verte (38 km)
    Museums44Maison de l'Uranium (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Bangou Kirey (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Les 3 Soeurs de Harobanda (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Niger (98 km)

    Kollo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kollo?

    Great Mosque of Niamey (mosque, about 41 km), Boubou Hama National Museum (museum, about 43 km), Mare de Kouara Tégui (lake, about 43 km), Jardins (park, about 8 km), Espace Vert (park, about 8 km), Maison de l'Uranium (museum, about 38 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 52 mosques & dargahs, 25 other attractions, 22 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 11 parks.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Kollo?

    Mosquée, about 15 km by road; Mosquée (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kollo?

    Avion En Panne, about 32 km by road; Monument Union Africaine (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kollo?

    Église Évangelique Internationale de Saga, about 33 km by road; Eglise Saint Gabriel de Garbado (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kollo?

    Start in Kollo, visit Maison de l'Uranium, then Boubou Hama National Museum, then Great Mosque of Niamey, then Ceinture Verte, then Mare de Kouara Tégui, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kollo?

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

    Towns near Kollo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kollo’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.