Nigeria

Places to visit near Tofa

Tofa is a town in Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 201 places to visit — 85 mosques & dargahs, 53 churches, 15 forts & heritage and 13 parks. The must-see places are Federal College of Education (Technical) Bichi (25 km), Kofar Kabuga (30 km) and Kofar Ruwa (31 km).

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Tofa at a glance

Location
Nigeria
Coordinates
12.0579° N, 8.2731° E
Places within 50 km
201 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Tofa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tofa: 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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Mosques & dargahs near Tofa

95 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Tofa. The closest is CIT Mosque (24 km); the best-known is Babban Masallacin Juma'a (Kano Central Mosque) (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Tofa

60 churches within 100 km of Tofa. The closest is St. Johns Mill. Prot. Church (21 km); the best-known is Calvary Life Bible Church (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tofa

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tofa. The closest is Bichi Emirate (25 km); the best-known is Kofar Kabuga (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Tofa

13 parks within 100 km of Tofa. The closest is Love Garden (24 km); the best-known is Kano Zoological Garden (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tofa

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tofa. The closest is Challawa Gorge Reservoir (56 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tofa

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tofa. The closest is Goron Dutse Hill (31 km); the best-known is Dala Hill (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Tofa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tofa
  2. 30 km Kofar Kabuga · heritage site, Kano State
  3. 5 km National Museum Gidan Makama Kano · museum, Kano State
  4. 1 km Babban Masallacin Juma'a (Kano Central Mosque) · mosque, Kano State
  5. 2 km Dala Hill · hill, Kano State
  6. 3 km Kofar Ruwa · heritage site, Kano State
  7. 31 km Back to Tofa

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From travellers near Tofa

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tofa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs8595CIT Mosque (24 km)
    Churches5360St. Johns Mill. Prot. Church (21 km)
    Other attractions3032Federal College of Education (Technical) Bichi (25 km)
    Forts & heritage1518Bichi Emirate (25 km)
    Parks1313Love Garden (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs06Challawa Gorge Reservoir (56 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Goron Dutse Hill (31 km)
    Museums22National Museum - Gidan Makama (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Peace Garden (45 km)

    Tofa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tofa?

    Federal College of Education (Technical) Bichi (attraction, about 25 km), Kofar Kabuga (heritage site, about 30 km), Kofar Ruwa (heritage site, about 31 km), Dala Hill (hill, about 33 km), Babban Masallacin Juma'a (Kano Central Mosque) (mosque, about 34 km), National Museum Gidan Makama Kano (museum, about 35 km).

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

    201 places on Spotwander: 85 mosques & dargahs, 53 churches, 30 other attractions, 15 forts & heritage, 13 parks.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Tofa?

    CIT Mosque, about 24 km by road; Buk Central Mosque (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tofa?

    St. Johns Mill. Prot. Church, about 21 km by road; St. Peters Catholic Church (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tofa?

    Bichi Emirate, about 25 km by road; Kofar Kabuga (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tofa?

    Start in Tofa, visit Kofar Kabuga, then National Museum Gidan Makama Kano, then Babban Masallacin Juma'a (Kano Central Mosque), then Dala Hill, then Kofar Ruwa, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tofa?

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

    Towns near Tofa

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