Territory capital · Nigeria
Yusufari
Spend 1 day in Yusufari to see the oasis and central mosque; add a half‑day if you want a market visit.
Yusufari is a small LGA centre in Yobe State, known for the Tulo‑Tulo Oasis and a modest market. Travel times from Damaturu are about 2 h by road; the town offers limited services, so a single day is enough for a quick stopover.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NGN
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Sep (rainy season, poorer road conditions)
- Airport
- MGM
- Nights
- 1
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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 Yusufari112 ▾
- National emergency112
- Police (Yobe State)0800‑555‑555
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yusufari, 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
- SafetyYusufari is generally safe for daytime visits, but Yobe State carries security alerts; travel with a local guide, avoid night travel…
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; carry tissue and hand sanitiser.Nigeria-wide
- Emergency numbers112 National emergency · 0800‑555‑555 police (yobe state) (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.
- AirportMGM Maiduguri International Airport (Nearest airport, ~200 km (124 mi); road transfer required.).MGM Maiduguri International Airport (Nearest airport, ~124 mi (200 km); road transfer required.).
- Getting aroundRoads are the only option; hire a car or take a shared minibus from Damaturu (≈2 h).
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
- MGM Maiduguri International Airport (Nearest airport, ~200 km (124 mi); road transfer required.)MGM Maiduguri International Airport (Nearest airport, ~124 mi (200 km); road transfer required.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
Best
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Apr
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
May
Avoid
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
Jun
Avoid
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
Jul
Avoid
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
Aug
Avoid
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
Sep
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Oct
Best
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Nov
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Aug (7 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yusufari: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Mar
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Apr
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
May
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
3 rd
Jun
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
5 rd
Jul
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
6 rd
Aug
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
7 rd
Sep
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Oct
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Nov
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 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
Roads are the only option; hire a car or take a shared minibus from Damaturu (≈2 h). Walk within the town centre; the oasis is a short walk from the market.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Damaturu
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Shared minibus from Yusufari, about 2 h
State capital, offers more services and a larger market.
Tulo‑Tulo Oasis
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Walk from town centre, 5–10 min
Rare water source in the Sahel, good for short visit.
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, often family‑run; book ahead, check security.
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–₦8,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₦8,000–₦12,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₦12,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Tea (Ba'ana kafca special tea centre) | ₦200–₦400 |
| Kunu drink | ₦150–₦300 |
| Zobo (hibiscus drink) | ₦150–₦300 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Security alerts in Yobe State; check current travel advice before departure.
- Mobile network (MTN, Airtel) can be weak; consider a signal booster.
- Roads may be affected by seasonal flooding in the rainy months.
Emergency numbers
- National emergency
- 112
- Police (Yobe State)
- 0800‑555‑555
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Emergency
- National emergency112
- Police (Yobe State)0800‑555‑555
Embassy
Check the US consulate in Lagos; Nigerian embassies are in Abuja.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Damaturu → Yusufari minibus: about ₦5,000 from northern routes, ₦20,000 from southern routes (check)
- Maiduguri Airport → Yusufari: ≈₦30,000 by road (check)
Say or show
- Sannu — Hello (sahn-noo)
- Nawa? — How much? (nah-wah)
- Nagode — Thank you (nah-go-deh)
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 Yusufari. 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–Mar · avoid Apr–Sep (rainy season, poorer road conditions) · 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
- 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
- secondaryWikidata – Yusufari
- secondaryWikivoyage: Yusufari, revision 5234413 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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