Meoweler
Nigeria

Makurdi / Land of palm wine and jollof rice

MeowScore 😾69/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

🎭
January

Visit Makurdi for its cultural festivals and mild weather. 🎉🌤️

🦁
February

Experience the scenic beauty of Benue river and its wildlife. 🌿🐘

🛒
March

Visit the local markets for a vibrant shopping experience. 🛍️🌶️

🏞️
April

Hike and explore the stunning Gboko waterfalls. 🚶💦

🎶
May

Attend the colorful Ipusu cultural festival and witness dance performances. 💃🥁

🍽️
June

Relish the delicious local cuisine during the food festival. 🍲🍛

🧐
July

Escape the heat and enjoy indoor attractions like the Makurdi museum. 🔥🏛️

🌉
August

Experience the beauty of traditional architecture during the Tiv Kwagh-hir festival. 🏘️🌟

🤸
September

Attend the exhilarating Ado festival and witness sports competitions. 🏅🏀

👨‍🎨
October

Shop for handmade crafts during the Arts and Crafts fair. 🎨🧵

🌄
November

Tour the countryside and enjoy the spectacular sunsets. 🌅🚶‍♂️

🎊
December

Celebrate the holidays with festive events and fireworks. 🎆🎄

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

🤑

Makurdi can be affordable for tourists with a limited budget, but prices for goods and services can vary widely depending on the area. Expect to pay more for upscale products and shopping centers.

Shop in local markets or street vendors to find the best deals. Bargaining is common practice in the markets.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

passing through or short business trips

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

passing through or short business trips

Makurdi is not a popular tourist destination.

Tipping

0%

Tipping

0%

Cash is preferred. Splitting bills is acceptable.

internet situation

bad Speed

slow speeds due to poor infrastructure

meh Availability

available but not accessible to all

great Cellular

good coverage in most areas

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

Limited bike infrastructure

walking hostile

High traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Hostile

A curious cat will find spicy market smells surrounding them. Plenty of open spaces to explore and bask in the sun.

Watch out for the chatty felines eager to show off their pawsome dance moves around town.

Things to do

The mainstream

🎭
Iyorchia Ayu's Cultural Centre
🎢
Makurdi Amusement Park
🌄
Jeba Hills
🐟
Makurdi Central Market
🎓
Benue State University

The mainstream

🎭
Iyorchia Ayu's Cultural Centre

A cultural center that celebrates the traditions of the Tiv people with colorful exhibits and performances for curious cats to discover

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🎢
Makurdi Amusement Park

A fun-filled park with thrilling rides and games for playful cats to enjoy

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🌄
Jeba Hills

A scenic hill range with breathtaking views of Makurdi for adventurous cats to climb

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🐟
Makurdi Central Market

A bustling market with a wide variety of fresh fish, meat, and produce for curious cats to explore

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🎓
Benue State University

A top-ranked Nigerian university for cats to learn, nestled in a serene environment

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Off the beaten path

🛍️
Makurdi Central Market
🏰
Tor Tiv Palace
🏊
Benue River
🗿
Jebu-Jesa Rocks
🏞️
Tarka Valley

Off the beaten path

🛍️
Makurdi Central Market

A bustling cat-purrr-shing hub with a variety of local products, featuring food, clothes, crafts, and more. Get your claws on some paw-some souvenirs!

Google Maps
🏰
Tor Tiv Palace

Pay tribute to the traditional cat-rulers of the Tiv people by visiting their Palace, featuring stunning cat-chitecture and cultural artifacts. Meo-wow!

Google Maps
🏊
Benue River

This majestic cat-waterbody offers sports and entertainment activities like kayaking, paddle-boating, and cat-fishing. Cat-ch a wave!

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🗿
Jebu-Jesa Rocks

This hidden cat-tract features ancient rock formations with an interesting historical story behind them, waiting to be explored!

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🏞️
Tarka Valley

Ma-cat-nificent scenic views in the outskirts of Makurdi, with a waterfall and hiking trails. Perfect for cat-strolls!

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biking hostile

Limited bike infrastructure

walking hostile

High traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Hostile

Mindful meoweler tips

Music is a big part of Makurdi life

Cat visitors should look out for the colorful markets where street musicians serenade passersby with traditional Nigerian music.

Meditation is prevalent

Makurdi locals place a high value on quieting the mind through meditation practices. Cats visiting may notice the prevalence of meditation gardens and other contemplative spaces.

Makurdi is home to the idoma tribe

Cats visiting Makurdi may have the chance to learn about the customs and traditions of the idoma tribe, including their colorful festivals and dances.

Useful external sites

hotels.ng

Hotels.ng↗

Online hotel booking platform with a selection of hotels in Makurdi and other parts of Nigeria

naijatreks.com

Naijatreks↗

Tourism and adventure website with information on attractions, events, and things to do in Makurdi and Nigeria

makurdimarket.org

Makurdi International Market↗

Official website of the largest market in Makurdi with information on vendors, products, and events

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