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Nigeria Abuja travel guide
9 things to do in Abuja. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Abuja
- Abuja National Mosque — mosque in Nigeria (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Deeper Christian Life Ministry — church in Nigeria (visit ≈ 30 min)
- National Church of Nigeria — Christian church in Nigeria (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Millennium Park — public park in Nigeria (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral, Abuja — building in Nigeria (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Cathedral of the Twelve Apostles — building in Nigeria (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Cathedral Church of the Advent — building in Nigeria (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Garki International Mosque — mosque in Abuja, Nigeria (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Abuja City Gate — monument in Nigeria (visit ≈ 15 min)
3-day Abuja walking itinerary
Starting point: City centre. The top 7 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 9.6 km · 12,970 steps · 2 h 7 min on the way): Abuja National Mosque → Millennium Park → National Church of Nigeria → Deeper Christian Life Ministry
- Day 2 (≈ 9.6 km · 13,020 steps · 2 h 8 min on the way): Garki International Mosque → Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral, Abuja
- Day 3 (≈ 6.4 km · 8,600 steps · 1 h 24 min on the way): Cathedral of the Twelve Apostles
Good to know before visiting Abuja
- Fine: Photographing military sites, airports, bridges and government buildings is prohibited.
- Fine: Drug offences carry severe penalties.
- Warning: Security varies by region; check official travel advice.
- Warning: Malaria is a risk; ask your doctor about prevention and use repellent.
- Warning: A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required on entry.
- Warning: Same-sex relations are criminalised; check official travel advice.
- Emergency: 112 (police 199)
- Plugs: D/G, 230V
- Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
- Tipping: About 10% is customary.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Nigeria, Wikivoyage — Nigeria, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Abuja travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Abuja?
- The top 7 places in the centre take about 3 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
- What are the top things to do in Abuja?
- Highlights: Abuja National Mosque, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, National Church of Nigeria, Millennium Park and Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral, Abuja. The map has 9 things to do in total.
- What is the emergency number in Abuja?
- Emergency: 112 (police 199).
- Do you tip in Abuja?
- About 10% is customary.
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