Territory capital · Nigeria
Jere
Spend a day in Jere to see Khaddamari, Alau Dam and the Ngadda River; longer stays need local accommodation planning.
Jere LGA is a rural area in Borno State surrounding Maiduguri. Its economy is agriculture, fishing and livestock. Key sights are the Alau Dam (≈15 km from Maiduguri) and the Ngadda River. Day trips from Maiduguri are feasible; overnight stays require guesthouses in Khaddamari.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NGN
- Best months
- Oct–Feb (dry season)
- avoid May–Sep (rainy season)
- Airport
- MXU
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- West Africa ↗Carry an original yellow fever vaccination certificate on any West African trip: several countries on the coast road demand it of every arrival, and the rest demand it after you have passed through a neighbour.
- West Africa ↗Cross land borders and drive between cities in daylight only; plan each crossing as a full travel day with cash for fees and passport copies for checkpoints.
- Nigeria ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport with the Nigeria Immigration Service or a Nigerian mission; most visitors need a visa arranged before travel.
- Nigeria ↗Governments advise against all or all but essential travel to a number of Nigerian states; check your own government's advice for each state on your route.
- Nigeria ↗Check the yellow-fever vaccination certificate rules for Nigeria before you fly; carry the certificate with your passport.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Jere112 ▾
- 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 Jere, 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
- SafetyTravel is possible with up‑to‑date security checks; stay in known accommodation and move during daylight.
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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.
- AirportMXU Maiduguri International Airport (Nearest major airport; taxi or bus to Khaddamari (~30 min).).
- Getting aroundTaxis and state‑run tricycles from Maiduguri to Khaddamari; okadas for short trips within Jere; local buses connect villages.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomNGN 3,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomNGN 5,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomNGN 8,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NGN 2,500 · Mid NGN 4,000 · High NGN 6,500
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
- MXU Maiduguri International Airport (Nearest major airport; taxi or bus to Khaddamari (~30 min).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Feb
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Mar
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Apr
not flagged
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Oct
Best
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Nov
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Dec
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Aug (12 rain days), driest Mar (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jere: 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
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Feb
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Mar
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Apr
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Sep
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Oct
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Nov
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Dec
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 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
Taxis and state‑run tricycles from Maiduguri to Khaddamari; okadas for short trips within Jere; local buses connect villages.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Alau Dam
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Taxi from Khaddamari, about 30 min
Scenic spot for agriculture and fishing; no entry fee.
Ngadda River
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Taxi or okada from Khaddamari, 20–30 min
River used for fishing; observe local practices.
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.
Khaddamari
Basic guesthouses and small hotels; book ahead as options are limited.
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
- ₦2,500–₦4,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₦4,000–₦6,500 excl. bed
- High
- ₦6,500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × NGN 3,000 | NGN 3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NGN 2,500 | NGN 2,500 |
| Taxi Maiduguri → Khaddamari (round trip)1 × NGN 2,500 · check | NGN 2,500 |
| Okada ride within Jere (10 km)1 × NGN 500 · check | NGN 500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NGN 850 |
| Trip total≈ NGN 9,350 per person per day, bed included | NGN 9,350 |
Basic rooms; check availability.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Local meal (e.g., tuwo rice with soup) | ₦500–₦1,200 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₦50–₦100 |
| Taxi from Maiduguri airport to Khaddamari | ₦2,000–₦3,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Security advice varies by state; check current travel warnings for Borno.
- Roads can become impassable in heavy rain; plan around the dry season.
Emergency numbers
- National emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Da wannan adireshin, don AllahTo this address, please
Emergency
- National emergency112
Embassy
Check the US consulate in Maiduguri for assistance.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Maiduguri airport → Khaddamari (taxi): about ₦2,500, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Sannu — Hello (san-nu)
- Na gode — Thank you (na go-de)
- Nawa ne? — How much? (na-wa ne)
- Ina kasuwa? — Where is the market? (i-na ka-su-wa)
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 Jere. 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: Oct–Feb (dry season) · avoid May–Sep (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add detailed guesthouse listings for Khaddamari.
- Link to Borno State transport schedules.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Jere
- secondaryWikivoyage: Jere, revision 4988352 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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