About Oyo
Nigeria's biggest city by land area rewards explorers: Mapo Hall's colonial grandeur, UI's historic campus, and the mysterious suspended lake at Ado Awaye.
Things to do
- Mapo Hall and Ibadan old city
- University of Ibadan campus and zoo
- Iyake Suspended Lake, Ado Awaye
- Agodi Gardens
Experiences
- Survey the brown rooftops from Mapo Hill
- Hike to one of the world's few suspended lakes
- Eat where Ibadan eats — amala joints at noon
Food & flavour
- amala, gbegiri and ewedu — Ibadan's holy trinity
Getting there & practical notes
- Suggested trip: 2–3 days
- About 2 hours by road from Lagos; the Lagos–Ibadan railway is another option — check NRC schedules
- Ado Awaye is a longer excursion — allow a day
Transport and service details change — always confirm current schedules and travel advice before you travel.
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