Kano State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Warawa

Warawa is a town in Kano State district, Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 205 places to visit — 88 mosques & dargahs, 54 churches, 16 forts & heritage and 13 parks. The must-see places are Kano Zoological Garden (28 km), National Museum Gidan Makama Kano (30 km) and Babban Masallacin Juma'a (Kano Central Mosque) (31 km).

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Warawa at a glance

Location
Kano State district, Nigeria
Coordinates
11.8662° N, 8.7015° E
Places within 50 km
205 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Warawa

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

93 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Warawa. The closest is Makole Central Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Warawa

57 churches within 100 km of Warawa. The closest is First Catholic Church (20 km); the best-known is St. Georges Anglican Church (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Warawa

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Warawa. The closest is Emir of Wudil Palace (21 km); the best-known is Kofar Kabuga (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Warawa

14 parks within 100 km of Warawa. The closest is Dog Park (20 km); the best-known is Kano Zoological Garden (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Warawa

3 museums within 100 km of Warawa. The closest is National Museum Gidan Makama Kano (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Warawa

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Warawa. The closest is Biological Garden (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Warawa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Warawa
  2. 1 km Makole Central Mosque · mosque, Kano State
  3. 28 km Kano Zoological Garden · garden, Kano State
  4. 3 km National Museum Gidan Makama Kano · museum, Kano State
  5. 1 km Babban Masallacin Juma'a (Kano Central Mosque) · mosque, Kano State
  6. 2 km Dala Hill · hill, Kano State
  7. 33 km Back to Warawa

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    Within 15 km of Warawa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Warawa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs8893Makole Central Mosque (1 km)
    Churches5457First Catholic Church (20 km)
    Other attractions2830Kano State Zoological Garden (28 km)
    Forts & heritage1619Emir of Wudil Palace (21 km)
    Parks1314Dog Park (20 km)
    Museums23National Museum Gidan Makama Kano (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Biological Garden (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Bagauda Dam (59 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Dala Hill (33 km)

    Warawa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Warawa?

    Makole Central Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Kano Zoological Garden (garden, about 28 km), National Museum Gidan Makama Kano (museum, about 30 km), Babban Masallacin Juma'a (Kano Central Mosque) (mosque, about 31 km), Dala Hill (hill, about 33 km), Kofar Kabuga (heritage site, about 34 km).

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

    205 places on Spotwander: 88 mosques & dargahs, 54 churches, 28 other attractions, 16 forts & heritage, 13 parks.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Warawa?

    Makole Central Mosque, about 1 km by road; Limawa Juma'a Mosque (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Warawa?

    First Catholic Church, about 20 km by road; Living Faith Church WUDIL (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Warawa?

    Emir of Wudil Palace, about 21 km by road; Sabuwar Kofa (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Warawa?

    Start in Warawa, visit Makole Central Mosque, then Kano Zoological Garden, then National Museum Gidan Makama Kano, then Babban Masallacin Juma'a (Kano Central Mosque), then Dala Hill, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Warawa?

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

    Towns near Warawa

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