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Igueben
Igueben is a 1–2 hour stop for the Ukpe Festival or Onogie's New Year Festival; otherwise skip unless you are visiting family or passing through on the Auchi–Benin City road.
Igueben is a small farming town in Edo State, 70 km north-east of Benin City. Its main draws are two traditional festivals — Ukpe and Ihuan — that showcase masquerades, dances and the Onogie's court. Outside festival dates the town has no tourist infrastructure; most visitors come for a few hours en route to Auchi or Ekpoma.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NGN
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry season, festival months)
- avoid Apr–Oct (rainy season, roads may be poor)
- Airport
- BNI
- Nights
- 0–1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Igueben112 ▾
- National emergency112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Igueben, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN, ₦).Nigeria-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckMTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile; SIM registration needs a passport and NIN-style biometric capture — foreigners register at company offices (check).Nigeria-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap.Nigeria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if service is not added.Nigeria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nigeria-wide
- SafetyIgueben is generally safe, but petty theft can occur at markets and festivals.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; carry tissue and hand sanitiser.Nigeria-wide
- Emergency numbers112 National emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSunday mornings are church time in the south; Friday midday prayers in the north.Nigeria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBNI Benin Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car; taxis and shared cars available).
- Getting aroundIgueben is walkable in the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomNGN 6,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse single room, a night, per roomNGN 7,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse single room, a night, per roomNGN 12,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NGN 5,000 · Mid NGN 12,000 · High NGN 25,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BNI Benin Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car; taxis and shared cars available)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Igueben: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Dec
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Igueben is walkable in the centre. For outlying villages or the Auchi road, hire a motorcycle taxi (okada) or a shared car from the motor park. Roads are unpaved in parts.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 20 min
Shared car or okada, about 15 min
University town with more food and lodging.
Auchi
goDoor to door: 40 min
Shared car or bus, about 30 min
Larger market town; polytechnic and Auchi Art School.
Door to door: 1.5 h
Bus or shared car from Igueben motor park, about 1 h 15 min
Edo capital with the Oba's Palace, museums and nightlife.
Door to door: 1.5 h
Via Benin City, same route
Suburb of Benin City; combine with a Benin trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Igueben town centre
A few guesthouses and lodges; book ahead during festivals.
Ekpoma
10 km (6.2 mi) north; more accommodation options and a university town atmosphere.6.2 mi (10 km) north; more accommodation options and a university town atmosphere.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₦5,000–10,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₦10,000–20,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₦20,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse single room1 × 1 night × NGN 7,000 | NGN 7,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NGN 12,000 | NGN 12,000 |
| Okada ride within town1 × NGN 300 · check | NGN 300 |
| Shared car Igueben–Benin City1 × NGN 1,500 · check | NGN 1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NGN 2,080 |
| Trip total≈ NGN 22,880 per person per day, bed included | NGN 22,880 |
2026 estimate in naira; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | ₦200–300 |
| Plate of jollof rice with chicken | ₦800–1,500 |
| Okada ride (short trip) | ₦200–500 |
| Shared car Igueben–Benin City | ₦1,500–2,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Festival dates are not fixed; check with the Onogie's palace or local contacts before travelling.
- No ATMs in Igueben; bring enough cash from Benin City or Auchi.
- Motorcycle taxis (okada) are common but not always helmeted; negotiate the fare before riding.
- Roads can be muddy and slow in the rainy season (April–October).
Emergency numbers
- National emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- National emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Benin City → Igueben (shared car): about ₦1,500–2,000, about 1 h 15 min (check)
- Igueben → Ekpoma (okada): ₦300–500, about 15 min
Say or show
- Kóyo — Hello (koh-yoh)
- Ògó — Thank you (oh-goh)
- Éghé óghé? — How much? (eh-gheh oh-gheh)
- Mẹ́n khẹ́n àkà — I am going to the market (men khen ah-kah)
Esan dialect; English and Pidgin are widely understood.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Igueben. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (dry season, festival months) · avoid Apr–Oct (rainy season, roads may be poor) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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