Places to visit near

Onitsha

Onitsha is a city in Anambra State district, Nigeria of about 561,066 people. Within 50 km by road there are 226 places to visit: 187 churches, 7 forts & heritage and 2 museums. The must-see places are Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Ogbunike Caves and Okija Shrine.

6.1498° N, 6.7857° EPop. 561,066

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Within 30 km148 places
Within 50 km226
Must-see6
Notable50
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Onitsha

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:59 pm

109 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Onitsha
  2. Otuogo Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. 63 Bde Central Mosque Asabamosque · 1.5 hrs
  4. Ogbunike Cavescave · 1 hrs
  5. Agululake · 45 min
  6. Army Cantonment Central Mosque Onitshamosque · 30 min
  7. Back in Onitsha
Today’s loopOnitshaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Onitsha?

Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity (church, about 2 km), Ogbunike Caves (cave, about 17 km), Obi of Onitsha Palace (palace, about 1 km), Army Cantonment Central Mosque Onitsha (mosque, about 4 km), Zik Mausoleum (tomb, about 4 km), Otuogo Beach (beach, about 10 km).

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

226 places on Spotwander: 187 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 10 other attractions, 2 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Onitsha?

Glorious Redemption Church, about 1 km by road; End-time Voice (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Onitsha?

Obi of Onitsha Palace, about 1 km by road; 63 Bde Central Mosque Asaba (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Onitsha?

Start in Onitsha, visit Otuogo Beach, then 63 Bde Central Mosque Asaba, then Ogbunike Caves, then Agulu, then Army Cantonment Central Mosque Onitsha, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.