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Voykit pocket guide · Nigeria
Oba
Spend 1 night in Oba to see the market and Rojenny game village; travel time from Anambra Airport about 45 min by bus.
Oba is a small town in Anambra State with a large market, a game village and a university. It is reachable by bus from the state airport and works as a half‑day stop or a single overnight stay.
- Country
- Nigeria
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Apr–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 · Fire and ambulance 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.
Get in
By air
- none · Anambra International Airport, Umueri
- Bus from airport to Oba about 45 min (check schedule).
Typical fares
- Anambra Airport → Oba (bus)
- about ₦1,200–₦1,500, 45 min (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
Buses and motorcycle taxis are common; Uber and Bolt operate but are pricier.
See and do
Known for
- Oba International Market
- Rojenny Tourist and Game Village
- Tansian University
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rojenny Tourist and Game Village | Local bus or motorcycle taxi, about 10 min from town centre | 15 min |
| Tansian University campus | Walk or short taxi ride, 5 min | 5 min |
Sleep
- Swiss Park Hotel and Suites
- Price ₦7,000 per night (2026 estimate).
- Sinachi Hotel Oba
- Price ₦7,500 per night (2026 estimate).
- Nellys Newtown Hotel
- Price not listed; check.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello / Good morning | Ndeewonde-eh-woh |
| How much is this? | Kedu ego a?keh-doo eh-go ah |
| Thank you | Imelaee-meh-lah |
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
- Bus schedules may vary; confirm departure times at the airport terminal.
- Roads can be poor after heavy rain; allow extra travel time.
Oba is generally safe for daytime visits; watch for petty theft in crowded markets and keep valuables secure, especially after rain when roads are slippery.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Oba yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Oba International Market
- Rojenny Tourist and Game Village
- Tansian University
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 – Oba coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Qxxxx
- Wikivoyage: Oba, revision 5332006 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5332006
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/oba). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.