Major city · Nigeria
Igboho
One day visit is enough; arrive by bus or taxi from Ilorin, explore the market and historic walls, then return.
Igboho is a small Yoruba town of about 200,000 people. Its main attractions are the historic mud‑wall enclosure and the Owode Yam Market. Transport is limited, so a day trip from Ilorin or Lagos is practical.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NGN
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry season)
- avoid Mar–May (very hot)
- Airport
- ILR
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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- 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.
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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 Igboho112 ▾
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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 Igboho, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for day visitors; stay aware of traffic and avoid night travel on poorly lit roads.
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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 (Limited flights from Lagos and Abuja; taxi to Igboho about 1 h).
- Getting aroundMotorcycle (okada) ₦100‑200 for short trips; tricycle (keke napep) ₦70‑100 where available.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedLocal guesthouse room, a night, per roomNGN 2,000
- Mid-range bedLocal guesthouse room, a night, per roomNGN 3,500
- High-end bedLocal guesthouse room, a night, per roomNGN 5,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NGN 2,500 · Mid NGN 4,500 · High NGN 7,000
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 (Limited flights from Lagos and Abuja; taxi to Igboho about 1 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
84°C (183°F)183°F (84°C)
Feb
Best
86°C (187°F)187°F (86°C)
Mar
Avoid
95°C (203°F)203°F (95°C)
Apr
Avoid
90°C (194°F)194°F (90°C)
May
Avoid
88°C (190°F)190°F (88°C)
Jun
not flagged
85°C (185°F)185°F (85°C)
Jul
not flagged
84°C (183°F)183°F (84°C)
Aug
not flagged
82°C (180°F)180°F (82°C)
Sep
not flagged
84°C (183°F)183°F (84°C)
Oct
not flagged
87°C (189°F)189°F (87°C)
Nov
Best
89°C (192°F)192°F (89°C)
Dec
Best
91°C (196°F)196°F (91°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Mar–May. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (95°C (203°F)203°F (95°C)), coolest Jan (70°C (158°F)158°F (70°C) low), wettest Aug (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Igboho: 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
84°C (183°F)183°F (84°C)
70°C (158°F)158°F (70°C)
2 rd
Feb
86°C (187°F)187°F (86°C)
71°C (160°F)160°F (71°C)
2 rd
Mar
95°C (203°F)203°F (95°C)
75°C (167°F)167°F (75°C)
5 rd
Apr
90°C (194°F)194°F (90°C)
73°C (163°F)163°F (73°C)
6 rd
May
88°C (190°F)190°F (88°C)
72°C (162°F)162°F (72°C)
8 rd
Jun
85°C (185°F)185°F (85°C)
71°C (160°F)160°F (71°C)
10 rd
Jul
84°C (183°F)183°F (84°C)
70°C (158°F)158°F (70°C)
12 rd
Aug
82°C (180°F)180°F (82°C)
71°C (160°F)160°F (71°C)
13 rd
Sep
84°C (183°F)183°F (84°C)
72°C (162°F)162°F (72°C)
11 rd
Oct
87°C (189°F)189°F (87°C)
73°C (163°F)163°F (73°C)
9 rd
Nov
89°C (192°F)192°F (89°C)
73°C (163°F)163°F (73°C)
5 rd
Dec
91°C (196°F)196°F (91°C)
74°C (165°F)165°F (74°C)
3 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
Motorcycle (okada) ₦100‑200 for short trips; tricycle (keke napep) ₦70‑100 where available. No public bus service directly to Igboho.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ogbomoso
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Road, about 45 km (28 mi) north; bus or taxiRoad, about 28 mi (45 km) north; bus or taxi
Nearby town with market and historic sites
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.
Local guesthouses
Basic rooms near the market; suitable for a short stay if needed
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
- ₦2,000–3,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₦3,500–5,500 excl. bed
- High
- ₦5,500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Local guesthouse room1 × 1 night × NGN 2,000 | NGN 2,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NGN 2,500 | NGN 2,500 |
| Taxi Ilorin → Igboho one way1 × NGN 2,500 · check | NGN 2,500 |
| Okada ride per trip1 × NGN 150 | NGN 150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NGN 720 |
| Trip total≈ NGN 7,870 per person per day, bed included | NGN 7,870 |
2026 estimate in naira; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Okada ride (≈5 km) | ₦100–200 |
| Keke napep ride (≈5 km) | ₦70–100 |
| Yam (1 kg) at Owode Market | ₦200–300 |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | ₦50–80 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Transport options are limited; arrange taxi from Ilorin in advance (check).
- Roads can be rough in rainy season; allow extra travel time.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Medical
- 112
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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Jọwọ, lọ si adirẹsi yiiTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Medical112
Embassy
US consulate in Lagos; check for nearest Nigerian embassy.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Ilorin → Igboho: ≈₦2,500 one way (check)
- Okada ride: ₦100–200 per short trip
Say or show
- Bawo ni — Hello (bá-wó ní)
- Ese — Thank you (è-sè)
- Elo ni? — How much? (è-ló nì?)
- Nibo ni ọjà wa? — Where is the market? (ní-bò ní ọ̀jà wá?)
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 Igboho. 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) · avoid Mar–May (very hot) · 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
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Arrange taxi from Ilorin airport to Igboho (≈1 h).
- Use local okada for intra‑town travel; keep cash for fares.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata Igboho
- secondaryWikivoyage: Igboho, revision 5179700 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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