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Ado-Awaye
Visit Ado-Awaye for a half‑day hike to Iyake Lake; add a night in nearby Iseyin if you want rest.
Ado-Awaye is a small eco‑tourism town in Oyo State, best known for the suspended Iyake Lake on Oke‑Ado Mountain. The hike takes 2–3 hours; most travelers combine it with a night in Iseyin (25 km away).
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- NGN
- Best months
- Nov–Mar (dry season)
- avoid Apr–Oct (rainy season, check local advice)
- Airport
- IBD
- Nights
- 1
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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
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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 Ado-Awaye112 ▾
- 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 Ado-Awaye, 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 trips; keep an eye on personal belongings, avoid isolated paths after dark, and stay hydrated on the hike.
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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.
- AirportIBD Ibadan Airport (About 110 km (68 mi) by road; bus or shared taxi to Ado‑Awaye.).IBD Ibadan Airport (About 68 mi (110 km) by road; bus or shared taxi to Ado‑Awaye.).
- Getting aroundLocal okadas (motorcycle taxis) serve the town; hire one to the trailhead (≈1 km (0.6 mi) east of the mosque).Local okadas (motorcycle taxis) serve the town; hire one to the trailhead (≈0.6 mi (1 km) east of the mosque).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomNGN 3,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomNGN 5,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomNGN 8,000
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
- IBD Ibadan Airport (About 110 km (68 mi) by road; bus or shared taxi to Ado‑Awaye.)IBD Ibadan Airport (About 68 mi (110 km) by road; bus or shared taxi to Ado‑Awaye.)
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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Mar (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ado-Awaye: 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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Dec
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 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
Local okadas (motorcycle taxis) serve the town; hire one to the trailhead (≈1 km east of the mosque).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Iseyin
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Shared taxi or bus from Ado‑Awaye, about 30 min
Lodging and market visits.
Ibadan
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus from Ado‑Awaye via Iseyin, about 2 h total
Longer travel; plan for a full day.
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.
Iseyin guesthouses
Standard rooms, 25 km (16 mi) from Ado‑Awaye; good base after a hike.Standard rooms, 16 mi (25 km) from Ado‑Awaye; good base after a hike.
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
- ₦3,000–₦5,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₦5,000–₦8,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₦8,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × NGN 3,000 | NGN 3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NGN 2,500 | NGN 2,500 |
| Entry fee Iyake Lake1 × NGN 500 · check | NGN 500 |
| Okada ride to trailhead1 × NGN 300 · check | NGN 300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NGN 630 |
| Trip total≈ NGN 6,930 per person per day, bed included | NGN 6,930 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Amala & Ewedu plate | ₦500–₦800 |
| Fresh palm wine (glass) | ₦200–₦400 |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | ₦100–₦150 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Steep stairway of ~600 steps; bring water and sturdy shoes.
- Entry fee at the base gate (price check).
- Mobile data can be spotty on the mountain.
Emergency numbers
- National emergency
- 112
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Si adirẹsi yii, jọwọTo this address, please
Emergency
- National emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Lagos; check for Oyo State coverage.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ibadan → Ado‑Awaye (shared taxi): ≈ ₦2,500–₦3,500, 2 h (check)
Say or show
- Elo ni? — How much? (eh-loh nee)
- Ibo ni ibudo? — Where is the trailhead? (ee-boh nee ee-boo-doh)
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 Ado-Awaye. 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–Mar (dry season) · avoid Apr–Oct (rainy season, check local advice) · 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 night in Iseyin for rest after the hike.
- Combine with a visit to Oyo town’s historic palace.
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