Meoweler
Nigeria

Funtua / undefined

Best month

April

The best time to enjoy wildlife safaris at Yankari Game Reserve

🎣
january

Attend the Argungu Fishing Festival, the largest fishing festival in Nigeria.

🛍️
february

Visit the Dutse Market, renowned for its locally made leather goods.

🏰
march

Explore the Kajuru Castle, a medieval-style fortress with breathtaking views.

🦁
april

Take a trip to the amazing Yankari Game Reserve for wildlife safaris.

🎉
may

Experience the traditional Daurawa Festival, showcasing the rich culture of the local people.

🌳
june

Relax at the beautiful Gamji Park, famous for its scenic beauty and peaceful atmosphere.

🏇
july

Attend the annual Funtua Polo Tournament, one of the oldest and most prestigious in Nigeria.

🛶
august

Visit the Funtua Lake, ideal for boat rides and picnics with family and friends.

🗿
september

Discover the ancient Dutsen Dushi Rock Shelter, one of Nigeria's most important prehistoric sites.

🎭
october

Participate in the traditional Bawar Daji Festival, featuring colorful parades and cultural displays.

🍴
november

Indulge in the delicious local cuisine, including suya, kilishi, and masa.

🎅
december

Celebrate Christmas and New Year with the locals, enjoying the festivities and vibrant atmosphere.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

transit stop

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

transit stop

Funtua is a small city and often a transit stop for travelers.

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture

Cash payment preferably, splitting the bill is not common, and it's polite to round up small bills.

internet situation

bad Speed

Slow speed, limited infrastructure

meh Availability

Available but intermittent

good Cellular

Decent coverage by major carriers

Electric socket type D

Common in India. Old British standard BS 546, requires grounded receptacle, doesn't accept other plug types.

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

High traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Homophobic laws

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Things to do

The mainstream

🐾🎪
Katsina Amusement Park
😻🌅
Funtua Hilltop Resort
🐆🏑
Katsina Polo Club
🐱🏫
Katsina College of Health Sciences and Technology
🐈🏬
Funtua Old Market

The mainstream

🐾🎪
Katsina Amusement Park

A fantastic amusement park that offers thrilling rides, games, and activities for the whole family, including feline members! 🎡🎢🎠

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😻🌅
Funtua Hilltop Resort

A lavish resort with spectacular views of the city and plenty of amenities for cats and their humans to enjoy. 🌄🏨🍸

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🐆🏑
Katsina Polo Club

A prestigious polo arena that hosts exciting tournaments and events. Cats can relax and watch the exciting matches with their humans. 🐅🐎🏆

Google Maps
🐱🏫
Katsina College of Health Sciences and Technology

A cat-friendly campus where feline companions can accompany their humans to learn about healthcare and technology. 🐾👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

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🐈🏬
Funtua Old Market

Purrfect spot for cats to explore different stalls, feast on fresh fish and meat, and hunt for unique souvenirs. 😺🐟🛍️

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Off the beaten path

🚉
Zaria Railway Station
😴
Bicourtney Highway Stopover
🌤️
Tafarkin Gusau Park
🙏
Mallam Uba Sani Central Mosque
👑
Gidan Makama Museum

Off the beaten path

🚉
Zaria Railway Station

A historic station where cats (and humans!) can watch vintage trains and explore the colonial architecture. 🚂

Google Maps
😴
Bicourtney Highway Stopover

A rest area with great food and drinks, including traditional Nigerian dishes. Perfect for a cat nap. 🍽️

Google Maps
🌤️
Tafarkin Gusau Park

A lovely park for a stroll or picnic, with walking paths, playgrounds, and lush greenery. 🌳

Google Maps
🙏
Mallam Uba Sani Central Mosque

A stunning example of Islamic architecture, with an ornate facade and an impressive central dome. 🕌

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👑
Gidan Makama Museum

This renovated colonial-era district head's home contains artifacts of pre-colonial Hausa culture and the jihad. 🏛️

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

High traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Homophobic laws

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