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Nigeria

Gashua / Gashua: Where the sun shines brighter

MeowScore 😼76/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

January

Experience the lively and fun-filled Catnip Festival.

🐱🪴🎪
january

Visit Gashua for the annual Catnip Festival! 🌿🐾🎉

🕌👀📸
february

Explore the stunning architecture of the Grand Mosque. 🕌👀📸

🎵💃🕺
march

Attend the vibrant Durbar Festival filled with lively music and dance. 🎶💃🕺

🎣🌊🐟
april

Experience traditional fishing at Dagona Waters. 🎣🌊🐟

🏰🔍🌴
may

Discover the ruins of the historic Kukawa town. 🏰🔍🌴

🌳🐾⛰️
june

Trek to the top of the stunning Gashaka-Gumti National Park. 🌳🐾⛰️

🌙🎉🕌
july

Join the colorful celebrations of the Eid-al-Fitr festival. 🌙🎉🕌

🦢🌞🐦
august

Witness the spectacular birdlife at Nguru Lake. 🦢🌞🐦

💰🍉🛍️
september

Explore the vibrant markets of Gashua. 💰🍉🛍️

🎣❤️🌊
october

Attend the exciting Yauri Fishing and Cultural Festival. 🎣❤️🌊

🌄🚶‍♀️🏞️
november

Discover the charming beauty of the Gashua Hills. 🌄🚶‍♀️🏞️

🎄🎁🎅
december

Stroll the festive Christmas markets in the city square. 🎄🎁🎅

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Expensive city

Bigmac $?

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From the point of view of a visiting cat, the economical situation in Gashua is quite expensive. While there are markets to find cheaper goods, overall prices for necessities and souvenirs are higher than expected.

Try bargaining at the markets for better prices, or consider bringing some souvenirs from home to save money.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

transit stop

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

transit stop

Gashua is a small city and mostly visited as a transit stop for travelers going to other parts of Nigeria.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in small cities

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in small cities

Cash is preferred over credit cards. Splitting the bill is common practice.

internet situation

bad Speed

Limited infrastructure

bad Availability

Limited access to ISPs

meh Cellular

Spotty coverage across the city

Electric socket type D

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

NGN

1 NGN =
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biking hostile

Poor road conditions

walking hostile

Limited infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Very hostile

Gashua is like a cat's dream - surrounded by sand dunes, mice and birds to chase.

The local street cats bask in the sun while the humans sell spicy fish stew.

Things to do

The mainstream

🌅
Wangara Hill
🐾
Sand Dunes
🌊
Yobe River Bank
🐾
Emir's Palace
🛍️
Fulani Market

The mainstream

🌅
Wangara Hill

A panoramic sight that no cat would ever forget. Standing atop the Wangara Hill, feline visitors can gaze over the vast and breathtaking Nigerian savannah, feeling like the feather in the cat's whis-cat-s.

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🐾
Sand Dunes

For cats who love to climb and play, the Sand Dunes are the purrfect spot! With their warm sands and stunning vistas, these dunes are a must-ex-paw-rience for any curious kitty.

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🌊
Yobe River Bank

A stunning natural oasis for feline explorers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the town. The Yobe River Bank provides tranquil waters and idyllic surroundings that will leave even the grumpiest of cats feline good!

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🐾
Emir's Palace

A majestic palace fit for a king or queen... or a cat! The Emir's Palace's breathtaking architecture and regal atmosphere will make any feline feel like roy-cat-ty.

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🛍️
Fulani Market

The pawfect place for cats to hunt for feline-friendly Nigerian goods. From pawsome fabrics to tantalizing treats, Fulani Market is a must-visit for every curious cat!

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Off the beaten path

🎨🐈✨
Cat's Cradle Art Studio
🛍️🐟😸
The Cat's Whiskers Market
👗👔🐱
Feline Fashion
🌳🌸😴
Purrfect Park
🐾☕😻
The Cat's Meow Cafe

Off the beaten path

🎨🐈✨
Cat's Cradle Art Studio

A hidden gem of an art studio with beautiful and whimsical cat-themed paintings and sculptures. A must-visit for any art-loving cat!

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🛍️🐟😸
The Cat's Whiskers Market

A bustling marketplace with everything from fresh produce to handmade crafts. Don't forget to try the local catfish!

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👗👔🐱
Feline Fashion

A boutique featuring unique and stylish clothing and accessories for cats and their humans. You won't find these designs anywhere else!

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🌳🌸😴
Purrfect Park

A serene park filled with trees, flowers, and a large fountain. Perfect for an afternoon catnap in the shade.

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🐾☕😻
The Cat's Meow Cafe

A cozy cafe filled with cat-themed decor and delicious coffee and pastries. The resident cats will steal your heart!

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biking hostile

Poor road conditions

walking hostile

Limited infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Very hostile

Mindful meoweler tips

Useful external sites

www.lonelyplanet.com/nigeria/northeastern-nigeria/gashua

Lonely Planet↗

Travel guide for Gashua, Nigeria including attractions, restaurants, and hotels

www.hopper.com/flights/to-Gahua

Hopper↗

Flight and hotel booking website with information on Gashua, Nigeria

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g2141718-Gashua_Borno_State-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor↗

Reviews and ratings of hotels, restaurants, and attractions in Gashua, Nigeria

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