Nigeria

Places to visit near Madobi

Madobi is a town in Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 65 mosques & dargahs, 54 churches, 16 forts & heritage and 13 parks. The must-see places are Kofar Kabuga (39 km), Kano Zoological Garden (42 km) and National Museum Gidan Makama Kano (43 km).

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Madobi at a glance

Location
Nigeria
Coordinates
11.7773° N, 8.2880° E
Places within 50 km
160 (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 Madobi

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

93 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Madobi. The closest is Masjidul Abubakar Saddeq (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Madobi

59 churches within 100 km of Madobi. The closest is St Mary's Nursery and Primary School Bagauda/Wak (29 km); the best-known is Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima, Kano (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Madobi

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Madobi. The closest is Hebe Mosque (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Madobi

14 parks within 100 km of Madobi. The closest is SUG Cool Jionts (33 km); the best-known is Kano Zoological Garden (42 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Madobi

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Madobi. The closest is Bagauda Dam (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Madobi

2 museums within 100 km of Madobi. The closest is National Museum Gidan Makama Kano (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Madobi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 123 km on the road.

  1. Start in Madobi
  2. 16 km Hebe Mosque · mosque, Kano State
  3. 15 km Masjidul Abubakar Saddeq · mosque or dargah, Kano State
  4. 45 km Kano Zoological Garden · garden, Kano State
  5. 3 km National Museum Gidan Makama Kano · museum, Kano State
  6. 5 km Kofar Kabuga · heritage site, Kano State
  7. 39 km Back to Madobi

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    All places near Madobi by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Madobi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs6593Masjidul Abubakar Saddeq (17 km)
    Churches5459St Mary's Nursery and Primary School Bagauda/Wak (29 km)
    Other attractions432Hudaibiyya (42 km)
    Forts & heritage1618Hebe Mosque (16 km)
    Parks1314SUG Cool Jionts (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Bagauda Dam (29 km)
    Museums22National Museum Gidan Makama Kano (43 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Goron Dutse Hill (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Peace Garden (48 km)

    Madobi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Madobi?

    Hebe Mosque (mosque, about 16 km), Masjidul Abubakar Saddeq (mosque or dargah, about 17 km), Kofar Kabuga (heritage site, about 39 km), Kano Zoological Garden (garden, about 42 km), National Museum Gidan Makama Kano (museum, about 43 km), Babban Masallacin Juma'a (Kano Central Mosque) (mosque, about 43 km).

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

    160 places on Spotwander: 65 mosques & dargahs, 54 churches, 4 other attractions, 16 forts & heritage, 13 parks.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Madobi?

    Masjidul Abubakar Saddeq, about 17 km by road; Chiromawa Central Mosque (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Madobi?

    St Mary's Nursery and Primary School Bagauda/Wak, about 29 km by road; St. Peters Catholic Church (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Madobi?

    Hebe Mosque, about 16 km by road; Kofar Famfo (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Madobi?

    Start in Madobi, visit Hebe Mosque, then Masjidul Abubakar Saddeq, then Kano Zoological Garden, then National Museum Gidan Makama Kano, then Kofar Kabuga, and drive back — about 123 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Madobi?

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

    Towns near Madobi

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