About Kaduna
Kaduna is one of Nigeria's major cities, home to around 1,850,000 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Kaduna
1
Lugard Footbridge
2
National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Kaduna
3
Kajuru Castle
4
Splash Park
5
Makarfi Plaza
Budget travel
Free things to do in Kaduna
Lugard Footbridge
National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Kaduna
Splash Park
Makarfi Plaza
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Lugard Footbridge
- Visit National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Kaduna
- Visit Kajuru Castle
- Eat at Byblos Restaurant, Abakwa
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Splash Park
- Visit Makarfi Plaza
- Eat at The Courtyard Restaurant
Where to eat
Local favourites
Byblos Restaurant, Abakwa
A nice eatery in the city centre that offers dine in, takeaway and delivery services.
The Courtyard Restaurant
A restaurant that offers dine in, takeaway and delivery services.
Gwandu Restaurant
Gwandu Restaurant offers delivery, takeaway, dine-in services. Good for kids. The sitting is in groups.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Quarter House Hotel
Perfectly adequate hotel on the northern side of town. Air conditioned rooms, wifi and a restaurant. No beer here!
Hotel Seventeen Limited
High level rooms available including a pool, spa, free parking, bar, fitness centre, free Wi-Fi. Has a great location.
Assa Pyramid Hotel
A comfortable place to be.
Fifth Chukker Polo and Country Club
Villas and huts in a development by Kangimi Resorts.
Shopping
- Bakin Dogo Market
- Sabon-Gari Modern Market
Nightlife
- Command Guest House
Museums & culture
- National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Kaduna
- Kajuru Castle
In pictures
Kaduna gallery
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