Rivers State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Ngo

Ngo is a town in Rivers State district, Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit — 31 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves and 1 museums. The must-see places are Bonny Island (26 km), Isaac Boro Park (71 km) and Corpus Christi Cathedral (72 km).

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Ngo at a glance

Location
Rivers State district, Nigeria
Coordinates
4.4839° N, 7.4145° E
Places within 50 km
43 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Ngo

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

230 churches within 100 km of Ngo. The closest is St. Marys Anglican Church Okoloile (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ngo

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ngo. The closest is King Jaja of Opobo Memorial (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ngo

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ngo. The closest is Andoni Island (7 km); the best-known is Bonny Island (26 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Ngo

4 museums within 100 km of Ngo. The closest is Bridge of No Return (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ngo

4 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ngo. The closest is Ifoko Beach, Rivers (68 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ngo

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ngo. The closest is Finima Nature Park (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ngo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 113 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ngo
  2. 18 km King Jaja of Opobo Memorial · monument, Rivers State
  3. 52 km Finima Nature Park · nature spot, Rivers State
  4. 7 km Peace Monument · monument, Rivers State
  5. 1 km Bonny Commonwealth Cemetery · heritage site, Rivers State
  6. 9 km Bonny Island · island, Rivers State
  7. 26 km Back to Ngo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ngo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches31230St. Marys Anglican Church Okoloile (7 km)
    Forts & heritage513King Jaja of Opobo Memorial (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves411Andoni Island (7 km)
    Other attractions18Town Square (30 km)
    Museums14Bridge of No Return (22 km)
    Beaches & coast04Ifoko Beach, Rivers (68 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Finima Nature Park (35 km)
    Temples03Evang. Temple (67 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Rivers State Central Mosque (65 km)
    Parks02Isaac Boro Park (71 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Klaus Residence (66 km)

    Ngo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ngo?

    Bonny Island (island, about 26 km), King Jaja of Opobo Memorial (monument, about 18 km), Andoni Island (island, about 7 km), St. Marys Anglican Church Okoloile (church, about 7 km), Finima Nature Park (nature spot, about 35 km), Peace Monument (monument, about 35 km).

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

    43 places on Spotwander: 31 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 attraction, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest church to Ngo?

    St. Marys Anglican Church Okoloile, about 7 km by road; TACN Opobo Area (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ngo?

    King Jaja of Opobo Memorial, about 18 km by road; Nortem Palace, Bori. Ogoni (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Ngo?

    Andoni Island, about 7 km by road; Bonny Island (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ngo?

    Start in Ngo, visit King Jaja of Opobo Memorial, then Finima Nature Park, then Peace Monument, then Bonny Commonwealth Cemetery, then Bonny Island, and drive back — about 113 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ngo?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Ngo

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