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Kisi town
Spend 1 day in Kisi town for a market walk and a quick meal; arrive by road from Ibadan (≈2 h) or fly to Ilorin then taxi (≈45 min).
Kisi is a small Oyo‑state town about 250 km north of Ibadan. Its main attractions are the local markets and a few eateries; a half‑day to a full day is enough, with a night only if you need a rest before continuing elsewhere.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NGN
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry, hot weather ideal for outdoor market visits)
- avoid Apr–Oct (rainy season, hotter and more humid)
- Airport
- ILR
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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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 Kisi town112 ▾
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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 Kisi town, 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
- SafetyKisi is generally safe in Oyo state, but stay alert to petty scams and limited police reliability; travel with locals if possible.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; carry tissue and hand sanitiser.Nigeria-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 Medical (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.
- AirportILR Ilorin Airport (45 min flight from Lagos; then shared taxi to Kisi (≈30 min).).
- Getting aroundFrom Ibadan take a bus (≈2 h) then a local taxi; within town walk to markets and bar.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km))₦500–₦800
- Budget bedBasic hotel room, a night, per roomNGN 8,000
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel room, a night, per roomNGN 12,000
- High-end bedBasic hotel room, a night, per roomNGN 18,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NGN 2,500 · Mid NGN 4,000 · High NGN 6,000
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
- ILR Ilorin Airport (45 min flight from Lagos; then shared taxi to Kisi (≈30 min).)
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
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jun (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kisi town: 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)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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
From Ibadan take a bus (≈2 h) then a local taxi; within town walk to markets and bar. Taxis are the main local transport.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ibadan
goDoor to door: ≈3 h
Bus to Ibadan (≈2 h) then taxi; total door‑to‑door ≈3 h
Larger city with rail station and more services.
Oyo town
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Taxi from Kisi (≈1 h 30 min)
Historic town with Olumo Rock nearby.
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.
Basuak Hotels
Basic hotel in Oke‑Ajangba; price about ₦10,000 per night.
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–₦7,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₦7,000–₦12,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₦12,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel room1 × 1 night × NGN 8,000 | NGN 8,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NGN 2,500 | NGN 2,500 |
| Bus Ibadan → Kisi (round‑trip)1 × NGN 2,500 · check | NGN 2,500 |
| Taxi from Ilorin Airport to Kisi1 × NGN 3,000 · check | NGN 3,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × NGN 2,000 · check | NGN 2,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NGN 1,800 |
| Trip total≈ NGN 19,800 per person per day, bed included | NGN 19,800 |
Basuak Hotels price approx ₦10,000.
2026 estimate in naira; flights and long‑distance bus fares excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bread at Aluku Bakery | ₦100 |
| Meal at Food Canteen | ₦150 |
| Drink at Queen's Bar | ₦500 |
| Taxi within town (5 km) | ₦500–₦800 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Network coverage can be erratic; bring a backup SIM.
- Street beggars are common; politely decline or give a small change.
- Police presence may be inconsistent; travel with a trusted guide if unfamiliar.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Medical
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Medical112
Embassy
US consulate in Lagos; Nigerian embassy in Abuja.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ibadan → Kisi (taxi): ≈ ₦2,500, 2 h road (check)
- Ilorin Airport → Kisi (taxi): ≈ ₦3,000, 30 min (check)
Say or show
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- Elo ni? — How much? (é-ló ní?)
- Ese — Thank you (è-sé)
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 Kisi town. 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, hot weather ideal for outdoor market visits) · avoid Apr–Oct (rainy season, hotter and more humid) · 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
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bus‑to‑taxi transfer guide for Lagos → Ilorin → Kisi.
- Map walking routes between Olorunsogo market, KRAAL and Queen's Bar.
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