Kaduna State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Makera

Makera is a town in Kaduna State district, Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit — 97 churches, 74 mosques & dargahs, 5 forts & heritage and 3 museums. The must-see places are Sultan Bello Mosque (12 km), Kajuru Castle (43 km) and Shiroro Lake (94 km).

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Makera at a glance

Location
Kaduna State district, Nigeria
Coordinates
10.4714° N, 7.4103° E
Places within 50 km
187 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Makera

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Makera: 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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Churches near Makera

109 churches within 100 km of Makera. The closest is Prophetess Ada Joy Jesus (1 km); the best-known is St Dominic Catholic Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Makera

81 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Makera. The closest is A.s.d. Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Sultan Bello Mosque (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Makera

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Makera. The closest is Steel Foot Bridge, Built by Lord Lugard (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Makera

4 museums within 100 km of Makera. The closest is History and Heritage Preservation Nigeria (8 km); the best-known is Arewa House (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Makera

3 beaches & coast within 100 km of Makera. The closest is Dan Panteka (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Makera

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Makera. The closest is Kangimi Reservoir (38 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Makera

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Makera
  2. 3 km Harakatu Central Mosque Kaduna · mosque, Kaduna State
  3. 1 km Central Mosque, Barnawa · mosque, Kaduna State
  4. 10 km Sultan Bello Mosque · mosque, Kaduna State
  5. 10 km Mallam Aminu Mosque Kinkinou · mosque, Kaduna State
  6. 1 km Attatbiq Central Mosque · mosque, Kaduna State
  7. 3 km Back to Makera

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How to reach Makera

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    Within 15 km of Makera

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Makera by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches97109Prophetess Ada Joy Jesus (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs7481A.s.d. Mosque (1 km)
    Forts & heritage510Steel Foot Bridge, Built by Lord Lugard (6 km)
    Museums34History and Heritage Preservation Nigeria (8 km)
    Beaches & coast13Dan Panteka (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Kangimi Reservoir (38 km)
    Other attractions33Nigerian Television Transmitter (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Goro Hill (77 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Jenny Brian (5 km)
    Parks12Love Garden (20 km)
    Temples11Hare Krishna Temple (7 km)

    Makera: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Makera?

    Sultan Bello Mosque (mosque, about 12 km), Harakatu Central Mosque Kaduna (mosque, about 3 km), Central Mosque, Barnawa (mosque, about 3 km), Attatbiq Central Mosque (mosque, about 3 km), Mallam Aminu Mosque Kinkinou (mosque, about 4 km), Seetah Bint Abdulaziz Mosque (mosque, about 4 km).

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

    187 places on Spotwander: 97 churches, 74 mosques & dargahs, 5 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 1 beach.

    Which is the nearest church to Makera?

    Prophetess Ada Joy Jesus, about 1 km by road; Csmc Makera 1, Higher Ground District Hq (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Makera?

    A.s.d. Mosque, about 1 km by road; Harakatu Central Mosque Kaduna (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Makera?

    Steel Foot Bridge, Built by Lord Lugard, about 6 km by road; Hebe Mosque (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Makera?

    Start in Makera, visit Harakatu Central Mosque Kaduna, then Central Mosque, Barnawa, then Sultan Bello Mosque, then Mallam Aminu Mosque Kinkinou, then Attatbiq Central Mosque, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Makera?

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

    Towns near Makera

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