Places to visit near

Shani

Shani is a town in Borno State district, Nigeria of about 14,305 people. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 churches. The must-see places are Biu Plateau and Bima Hills.

10.2182° N, 12.0606° EPop. 14,305

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Within 30 km14 places
Within 50 km35
Must-see2
Notable42
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Shani

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:30 pm

100 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 Shani
  2. Pisdaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Gwoskaraviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Garjanlat Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  5. Tungubu Marshnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Kinafe Marshnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Shani
Today’s loopShaniStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shani?

Tungubu Marsh (nature spot, about 9 km), Gwoskara (viewpoint, about 15 km), Garjanlat Peak (peak, about 17 km), Pisda (viewpoint, about 21 km), Kinafe Marsh (nature spot, about 21 km), Damdi Peak (peak, about 22 km).

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

35 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 church, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Shani?

Gwoskara, about 15 km by road; Garbantandi Peaks (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Shani?

Gahri Lakes, about 6 km by road; Dam Peak (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shani?

Start in Shani, visit Pisda, then Gwoskara, then Garjanlat Peak, then Tungubu Marsh, then Kinafe Marsh, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.