Rivers State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Okrika

Okrika is a city in Rivers State district, Nigeria, home to about 133,271 people. Within 50 km by road there are 230 places to visit — 188 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Isaac Boro Park (13 km), Corpus Christi Cathedral (13 km) and Port Harcourt Pleasure Park (17 km).

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Okrika, Nigeria
Okrika, Rivers State district, Nigeria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Okrika at a glance

Location
Rivers State district, Nigeria
Population
about 133,271
Coordinates
4.7421° N, 7.0837° E
Places within 50 km
230 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Okrika

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

197 churches within 100 km of Okrika. The closest is The Priesthood Assembly Ministries (1 km); the best-known is Corpus Christi Cathedral (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Okrika

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Okrika. The closest is Palace of Wealth and Solution Global Ministry (10 km); the best-known is Palace of His Royal Highness (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Okrika

7 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Okrika. The closest is George Ama (2 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Okrika

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Okrika. The closest is Port Harcourt Zoo (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Okrika

3 beaches & coast within 100 km of Okrika. The closest is Ifoko Beach, Rivers (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Okrika

3 museums within 100 km of Okrika. The closest is Mr. Mike Olaitan T (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Okrika

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Okrika
  2. 1 km Our Saviour's Christ Army Church · church, Rivers State
  3. 12 km Isaac Boro Park · park, Rivers State
  4. 1 km Corpus Christi Cathedral · church, Rivers State
  5. 6 km Port Harcourt Pleasure Park · park, Rivers State
  6. 15 km George Ama · river spot, Rivers State
  7. 2 km Back to Okrika

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    Within 15 km of Okrika

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Okrika by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches188197The Priesthood Assembly Ministries (1 km)
    Forts & heritage912Palace of Wealth and Solution Global Ministry (10 km)
    Other attractions88Nigerian Christian Corpers Fellowship NCCF Rivers State (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves77George Ama (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Port Harcourt Zoo (11 km)
    Beaches & coast33Ifoko Beach, Rivers (10 km)
    Museums13Mr. Mike Olaitan T (11 km)
    Temples33Evang. Temple (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Rivers State Central Mosque (8 km)
    Parks22Isaac Boro Park (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Oxbow Lake Bayelsa (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Klaus Residence (10 km)

    Okrika: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Okrika?

    Isaac Boro Park (park, about 13 km), Corpus Christi Cathedral (church, about 13 km), Port Harcourt Pleasure Park (park, about 17 km), Our Saviour's Christ Army Church (church, about 1 km), George Ama (river spot, about 2 km), Ifoko Beach, Rivers (beach, about 10 km).

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

    230 places on Spotwander: 188 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 8 other attractions, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Okrika?

    The Priesthood Assembly Ministries, about 1 km by road; Redeemed Christian Church of God (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Okrika?

    Palace of Wealth and Solution Global Ministry, about 10 km by road; Citadel of Testimony (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Okrika?

    George Ama, about 2 km by road; Kalio Ama (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Okrika?

    Start in Okrika, visit Our Saviour's Christ Army Church, then Isaac Boro Park, then Corpus Christi Cathedral, then Port Harcourt Pleasure Park, then George Ama, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Okrika?

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

    Towns near Okrika

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