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Voykit pocket guide · Nigeria
Kazaure
Spend a day in Kazaure, see the Emir’s Palace, market and dam; travel on foot or okada and return to Kano or Dutse for night.
Kazaure is a small town in Jigawa State with a historic Emir’s Palace, a bustling market and a nearby dam. Most sights are within walking distance, so a single day is enough unless you want to stay for a festival. Use okada or keke napep for longer trips, and base yourself in Kano or Dutse for overnight comfort.
- Country
- Nigeria
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (rainy season)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- NGN
- Money
- Currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN, ₦). Exchange rates have moved sharply; change money only at banks or licensed operators.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₦5,000–₦8,000 excl. bed · Mid ₦8,000–₦12,000 excl. bed · High ₦12,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile; SIM registration needs a passport and NIN-style biometric capture — foreigners register at company offices (check).
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Medical 112
- Plugs
- Types G, D · 230 V · 50 Hz · Grid power is unreliable; hotels run generators. Bring a power bank.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 5–10% if service is not added.; Driver day: ₦5,000–10,000.; Hotel porter: ₦500–1,000.; Guide: ₦5,000–10,000 per group.; Parking attendant ('agbero' or official): A few hundred naira; only to official attendants.
- Water
- Not safe from the tap. Bottled or sealed sachet water ('pure water') from known brands.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; carry tissue and hand sanitiser.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Suya (spicy grilled meat) | ₦300–₦500 |
| Bottled water | ₦100–₦150 |
| Taxi (short town ride) | ₦500–₦800 |
| Okada ride (5 km (3.1 mi))Okada ride (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₦200–₦400 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KAN · Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
- 84 km (52 mi) north, about 1½ h by road52 mi (84 km) north, about 1½ h by road
Typical fares
- KAN → Kazaure (taxi)
- ≈ ₦15,000, 1½ h (check)
- Okada (10 km)
- ≈ ₦500 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk in the town centre; okada (motorbike) and keke napep (tricycle) are common for longer trips. Taxis exist but agree fare before boarding.
See and do
Known for
- Emir’s Palace
- Central Market
- Kazaure Dam
- Federal University Kazaure
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dutse | Road, about 30 km (19 mi), 45 min by car or okadaRoad, about 19 mi (30 km), 45 min by car or okada | ≈1 h total |
| Kano | Road, about 84 km (52 mi), 1½ h by car or busRoad, about 52 mi (84 km), 1½ h by car or bus | ≈2 h total |
Sleep
- Kazaure Guest House
- Basic rooms, good for short stays
- Central Hotel Kazaure
- Larger hotel with standard facilities
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Sannusahn-noo |
| Thank you | Na godenah goh-deh |
| How much? | Nawa ne?nah-wah neh? |
| Where is the market? | Ina kasuwa?ee-nah kah-soo-wah? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Greet with a handshake and a question about family; Yoruba juniors may bow or kneel to elders; avoid: Rushing to business
- Titles: Use Sir, Ma, Chief, Alhaji; avoid: First names with older people
- Hands: Right hand to give, receive and eat; avoid: The left hand for money or food
- Dress: Smart clothes for churches, offices and events; modest dress in the north; avoid: Shorts in the north
- Hospitality: Accept food or drink offered; avoid: Flat refusals
- Photos: Ask first; avoid: Police, soldiers, airports, government buildings
Scams and watch-outs
- Night travel on poorly lit roads is unsafe; avoid after dark.
- Agree taxi or okada fares in advance; no meters.
- Dress modestly, especially near the mosque and Emir’s Palace.
Kazaure is generally safe; avoid night travel on unlit roads, keep belongings secure in markets, and agree fares before hiring transport.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kazaure yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Emir’s Palace
- Central Market
- Kazaure Dam
- Federal University Kazaure
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Kazaure: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Kazaure, revision 5284964 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5284964
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/kazaure). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.