Jigawa

Nigeria · North West

Jigawa

Wetlands and ancient rocks

Capital: Dutse

Photo: M Bash Ne · CC BY-SA 4.0

About Jigawa

Jigawa's Hadejia wetlands draw migratory birds from Europe, while Dutse's rock formations rise straight from the plains.

Things to do

  • Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands
  • Dutse Rock formations
  • Emir of Hadejia's Palace
  • Birnin Kudu old town

Experiences

  • Birdwatch the wetlands at dawn
  • Climb the Dutse rocks at sunset
  • Explore emirate architecture in Hadejia

Food & flavour

  • masa (rice cakes) with miyan taushe

Getting there & practical notes

  • Suggested trip: 2–3 days
  • Fly into Dutse International Airport
  • Wetlands are best November–February when migrants arrive

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